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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Cairns, Australia

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Just 300 metres from the Cairns Esplanade, Cascade Gardens features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and covered barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a private balcony are standard in all apartments. Free parking is available on site.

Clean modern two blocks to the beach . Enough away from the action .

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8
Very good
1,487 reviews
Price from
€ 211
per night

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features 2 swimming pools and a spa pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Beutiful hotel, perfect to take a deserved rest, room really big and good facilities, mall close to site, good price/quality.

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8.1
Very good
3,566 reviews
Price from
€ 79
per night

Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a terrace with pool view.

I loved the pool, the balcony and the vieuw from our room. Plenty options around the resort for eating too. A few vending machines for quick snacks, good breakfast and dinner menu. Very pretty and peacefull.

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8
Very good
7,453 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

Coral Tree Inn is designed in an elegant fusion of Queenslander styles, where each room has been tastefully decorated in one of four themes. Each room is equipped with an en suite bathroom, private balcony and flat-screen TV.

Room was spacious with a nice patio. Patio was covered which came in handy when it rained. Hotel was walking distance of many restaurants, the sea walk, a pharmacy and the aquarium. Staff was helpful. There was also always off site parking available on the street.

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8
Very good
3,271 reviews
Price from
€ 110
per night

Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

The largest guest rooms in Cairns at over 40 square metres, beautifully appointed with premium décor, amenities and private balconies with views of the harbour or hinterland.

Amazing way to celebrate our honeymoon- thank you! Highly recommend.

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8
Very good
1,233 reviews
Price from
€ 143
per night

Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal. Free, unlimited WiFi access is available in all units.

We had a medical emergency and the staff was very considerate and helped us with over the counter medicine! Nothing matches human touch!

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8
Very good
1,613 reviews
Price from
€ 97
per night

Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna. There is also an on-site cafe, open for breakfast only and a tour desk. All accommodation includes cooking facilities. Unlimited free WiFi is included.

Great lap pool and 2 other pools. Dry sauna, great location, friendly helpful staff. Quiet and clean. Gym

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8.1
Very good
2,500 reviews
Price from
€ 156
per night

The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. Bigelow toiletries.

The award-winning Tamarind Restaurant features Thai-inspired fusion cuisine. Flinders Bar & Grill offers light meals in a casual setting.

Great size room,everything you need.new and modern.Good sizes breakfast included in room price.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,446 reviews
Price from
€ 145
per night

Just 3 minutes’ walk from Cairns Lagoon, BreakFree Royal Harbour features apartments with a spa bath and a private balcony with Trinity Bay or garden views. The property features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Direct access to the lagoon from back entrance

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8.2
Very good
834 reviews
Price from
€ 131
per night

Situated on the stunning Cairns Esplanade, 181 The Esplanade features free WiFi and free secure underground car parking. It boasts modern apartments with esplanade facing balconies (most with panoramic views of Trinity Bay). It also features a hot tub, sauna, swimming pool and large lagoon with exotic fish.

Separate bedrooms and bathrooms were Great- parking a bonus

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8
Very good
649 reviews
Price from
€ 199
per night

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  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,446 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

    Room was great, bed comfy as, spa bath was awesome

  • Cairns Private Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,019 reviews

    These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina.

    Great location, nice view, fantastic space, friendly staff

  • Vision Apartments
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 702 reviews

    Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

    Wonderful property, excellent facilities and location

  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 580 reviews

    Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Great location, great apartment very roomy felt like home..

  • Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,500 reviews

    Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna.

    it was a very clean apartment with great amenities

  • 181 The Esplanade
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews

    Situated on the stunning Cairns Esplanade, 181 The Esplanade features free WiFi and free secure underground car parking.

    Separate bedrooms and bathrooms were Great- parking a bonus

  • 201 Lake Street
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews

    Ideally located in the central business district of Cairns, Queensland, this dream destination is situated just off the Esplanade, only a short stroll from the main Cairns shopping precinct.

    great place to stay and staff more than helpful. we will return

  • Waterfront Terraces
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews

    Waterfront Terraces Holiday Apartments offers comfortable accommodation in a unique position on Cairns Esplanade.

    All the little extras ie powder for the washing machine

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  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,453 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Pool and cafe was great will definitely stay again

  • Edge Apartments Cairns
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 572 reviews

    The Edge Apartments Cairns is situated in Cairns only 200 metres from the Esplanade and the Coral Sea. It has 2 outdoor pools and spacious air-conditioned apartments.

    Apartment was clean and spacious had everything we needed.

  • The Lakes Resort Cairns
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 463 reviews

    This luxury resort offers spacious luxury apartments set amongst lush tropical gardens. Facilities include 4 luxurious swimming pools, a sauna and a tennis court.

    Nice laid back atmosphere and the pools were great

  • City Plaza Apartments
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 100 reviews

    City Plaza provides spacious apartments with private balconies and satellite TV. It features an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and free on-site parking. There is 24/7 check in.

    Clean and tidy unit with all necessary amenities. Excellent location.

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  • Avg. price/night: € 94.37
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,453 reviews
    Stunning place, lovely pools, very friendly cleaner.
    Debbie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 85.18
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,322 reviews
    Gorgeous property, nice rooms, nice people, lovely set up with lots of little kitchens for each block etc - it was very cute and felt very safe. Staff were great.
    Rebecca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 158.72
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,274 reviews
    Loved the hotel! The premises are beautiful, so are even the most basic rooms. Great design and comfort. Feels high end but doesn't cost as much as other options around so great value for money. Location is amazing too close to everything. Staff at reception were lovely.
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 157.19
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,999 reviews
    Lovely Staff. Great Facilities. Very Impressed. The room we booked did not have a balcony (an oversight by us). We were offered an upgrade to a stunning suite. Loved the interior design and lighting design. A real touch of luxury. We didn't get a swim in but the pool broken into different areas is great for different guests and looked amazing at night.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 66.80
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 964 reviews
    The mood, the design, the nice people
    Michele
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 168.52
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,877 reviews
    Well designed, great fit out.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 152.59
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews
    The interior design of the hotel room is good and comfortable. The cleaning service is good with helpful staff.
    KIN KWONG
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 168.52
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,877 reviews
    * Interior design of the hotel was superb and it gave a very classy and comfy feel to each area. * Live music during breakfast/lunch was great to listen to while enjoying the coffees and meals. * Ideal location, within 5-10mins walk, when we booked our tours to Fitzroy Island and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Surrounded by restaurants too!
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 140.95
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,785 reviews
    - lovely bathrobe and slippers - rainfall shower - really modern, well thought out design - comfy bed - nice lounging area on the rooftop - free bike hire!
    Victoria Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 168.52
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,877 reviews
    The rooms were clean, well designed and just all round beautiful. The staff were super friendly. We could really tell we were staying in a 5 star hotel.
    Jessica
    Young couple

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