Cairns North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.
A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A sunset over water with palm trees and a Ferris wheel.
A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking and cycling.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Cairns North Hotel Deals

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$162 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$162
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"The hotel was really great, very clean and great atmosphere, in addition breakfast was fantastic, offering good value for money All of the receptionists and other staff we encountered were lovely , always offering a friendly face We had a really minor problem that was resolved in just a few minutes, ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$210 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$210
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"We liked the spacious room with sitting area and balcony. Airconditioning was strong, and it has no adjustment, only on or off - the hotel even recommends turning it off at night! There is a ceiling fan however. Main pool was closed indefinitely, I think they could have let us know about that in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$135 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$135
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Cairns Queens Court
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$172 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$172
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
6/10 (108 reviews)
"Great views over the bay. Room was large and comfortable . Housekeeping was an issue. I asked 4 times and eventually was serviced . Hotel is going through renovation and impacting on service."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$206 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$206
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy parking, handy to airport."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$184 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$184
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (811 reviews)
"The apartments had poor wifi connection, only somewhat accessible from the balconies. Rooms were spacious but dated. Location was farther from tourist areas than we expected. It was great to have a washing machine and the staff was very helpful!"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Cairns North

Find the best Cairns North areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cairns North
Learn more about Cairns North

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.



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