Cairns Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Cairns
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, 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 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.
Cairns North
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
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.
Hilton Cairns
Messaged requesting an early check, didn’t receive a reply or acknowledgement. Very uncomfortable mattress & pillows.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
We loved the Shanghai-La! The staff was wonderful, the rooms are clean and large , great location - a few minutes walk to the Esplanade!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Ok
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for kids, clean, basic necessities included. Staff very friendly. Overall a great stay. Only downside was wifi wasn’t great and I didn’t have very good phone reception, might have just been our spot in the park.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Reef Retreat
Beautiful accommodation with everything you need in a gorgeous location. Really appreciated the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom setup which allowed us to have the space and privacy we needed
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Coral Sands Resort
Great location and pool was superb. Bathrooms a little dated but rest of accomodation was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Clifton Beach
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Cazaly's Stadium
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Golf Club
- Muddy's Playground
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
