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Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor swimming pool complemented by relaxing hammocks. Just a brief stroll from The Esplanade and The Pier, this establishment offers a prime location for exploring Cairns. Guests can enjoy complimentary unlimited WiFi throughout their stay.

The accommodation is a tropical oasis and very clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. You can also organize snorkelling trips / trip to cape trib though them. Rooms are a bit small otherwise perfect!

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9
Superb
1,324 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,124
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

Great unit and awesome view will be staying again. For a longer period next time

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9.6
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
UAH 11,890
per night

This 5 star two-bedroom self-contained luxury apartment is located on the 7th floor in Northshore Tower, on the waterfront of Cairns Esplanade. The city center of Cairns is only minutes from the property.

Beautiful property and well equipped

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
UAH 12,771
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Pembroke House - Inner city luxury is set in Cairns. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Cairns Station.

Very spacious, clean and comfortable. Great rooms and bathroom for many couples . Very easy to get in and out of town

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
UAH 22,299
per night

Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and tennis court. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a modern restaurant, a water park and a sun terrace. The rooftop pool features a pool bar and fence.

Stunning property and very luxurious feel

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9.3
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
UAH 12,771
per night

Situated 1.9 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Luxury Seaview Apartment is a recently renovated 5-star accommodation in Cairns, boasting a rooftop pool, a garden and parking on-site. Located on the beachfront, this property has a terrace, a bar and free WiFi. The accommodation features a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

The apartment was beautiful, well stocked and in a perfect location.

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9.4
Superb
57 reviews
Price from
UAH 12,771
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Valle Vista Luxury Apartments is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and organising tours for guests.

very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed

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9.6
Exceptional
93 reviews
Price from
UAH 10,518
per night

Set in Cairns, 2.9 km from Cairns Station and 3.3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Superior Luxury Apartment in the City offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Cairns Regional Gallery.

absolutely stunning property & home. so worth the money & the multiple bathrooms is fantastic!

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9.3
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
UAH 27,451
per night

Set in Cairns, Casa Borghese Holiday Let offers accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and pool views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a lift, full-day security and organising tours for guests.

Jackie was easy to work with, and her apartment truly brings the colors of the Coral Sea right into your home away from home.

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9.3
Superb
95 reviews
Price from
UAH 6,402
per night

Treetops Retreat Cairns is a beautiful tree house on an acre of stunning rainforest. Stay in the treetops in the world heritage listed Crystal Cascades Rainforest, walking distance to waterfalls, swimming holes and bush walking tracks.

Absolutely gorgeous, tranquil property with incredible views and amenities. Host was super friendly and gave us lots of recommendations for things to do on our roadtrip across Queensland. Thank you for an amazing start to our holiday!

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
UAH 14,372
per night

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If you’re looking to treat yourself, a high-end hotel will provide that extra something special to make your trip even more memorable. These five-star properties feature lavish luxuries such as on-site restaurants with sweeping city views, in-room massage and spacious private terraces. They often have a central location which makes exploring the main sights a breeze.
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  • Cairns Golf Course Apartment
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 61 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 7.6 km from Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns Golf Course Apartment features accommodation with a hot tub.

    The apartment was amazing and spacious my kids had an awesome time

  • Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns.

    Location, Clean, Very nice set up all the furnitures

  • Valle Vista Luxury Apartments
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 93 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Valle Vista Luxury Apartments is set in Cairns.

    Cleanest,modern, comfy, luxury kitchen, car park .

  • Treetops Retreat Cairns
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Treetops Retreat Cairns is a beautiful tree house on an acre of stunning rainforest.

    Everything, location is close to shopping centre, very quite, soo clean and private.

  • Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, city view and a patio, Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book is set in Cairns.

  • Cairns Luxury Seafront Apartment
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 115 reviews

    This 5 star two-bedroom self-contained luxury apartment is located on the 7th floor in Northshore Tower, on the waterfront of Cairns Esplanade.

    Perfect location, spacious & all the essentials!!

  • Cairns Luxury Seaview Apartment
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 57 reviews

    Situated 1.9 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Luxury Seaview Apartment is a recently renovated 5-star accommodation in Cairns, boasting a rooftop pool, a garden and parking on-site.

    The location, the amenities, the cleanliness was superb.

  • Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews

    Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and tennis court.

    Quiet but convenient location with lively views and plenty of space.

  • 3 BEDROOM CBD WATERFRONT LUXURY APARTMENT
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Cairns, near Cairns Regional Gallery, The Cairns Civic Theater and Martin College, 3 BEDROOM CBD WATERFRONT LUXURY APARTMENT has an outdoor swimming pool.

  • Superior Luxury Apartment in the City
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 2.9 km from Cairns Station and 3.3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Superior Luxury Apartment in the City offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

    it was so comfortable, 4 bathrooms, had everything we needed for our stay

  • Casa Borghese Holiday Let
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 96 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Casa Borghese Holiday Let offers accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and pool views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    George was very easy to contact and was very nice and helpful.

  • Pembroke House - Inner city luxury
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Pembroke House - Inner city luxury is set in Cairns. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

    I loved the spacious lounge room and the swimming pool.

  • Travellers Oasis
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,324 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor...

    Great place, nice pool, enough space, good people!

  • 'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Situated in Cairns, 1.7 km from Cairns Station and 2.3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City offers air conditioning.

  • Luxury 1BR Apartment @ Harbour Lights Cairns
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Cairns and only 700 metres from Cairns Convention Centre, Luxury 1BR Apartment @ Harbour Lights Cairns provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Luxury Oceanview Penthouse Cairns City
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Situated in Cairns and only 400 metres from Cairns Convention Centre, Luxury Oceanview Penthouse Cairns City features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Crystalbrook Flynn
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,876 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    Fantastic hotel with amazing pool, super location!!!

  • City Quays Luxury Dual Key
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 29 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, City Quays Luxury Dual Key features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Well stocked, clean, spacious perfect location for trips and restaurants

  • Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 903 reviews

    Set amongst 28 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, this award-wining resort features a family friendly water park, plus tennis courts and mini golf.

    Beautiful, well maintained and great for families.

  • Crystalbrook Bailey
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,788 reviews

    Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

    Friendly and helpful staff, clean linen and comfy bed.

  • Crystalbrook Riley
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,000 reviews

    Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar,...

    Lovely new rooms, well styled and classy finishes used.

  • Cairns Aquarius
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 973 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments are ideally located on the beautiful Cairns oceanfront with local restaurants and attractions just a few steps away.

    Great location and can't complain about the vew!

  • Paradise Holiday Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2 km from Cairns Station and 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Paradise Holiday Apartments offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Great price, great Location and has everything you need for a stay in Cairns.

  • Reef Gateway Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 643 reviews

    Reef Gateway Apartments offers self-contained accommodation, just 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cairns. It has an outdoor saltwater pool, BBQ facilities and free Wi-Fi internet access.

    Location is quite good. good sized self contained unit.

  • Barong Luxury Home overlooking Cairns Unrivalled privacy and location

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Barong Luxury Home overlooking Cairns Unrivalled privacy and location is located in Cairns.

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Luxury hotels that guests love in Cairns

  • Avg. price/night: UAH 7,003.21
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 841 reviews
    LocaTion at the heart of esplanade; staffs are super friendly and accomodating (5 stars) accomodation is beautiful
    Khriztopher
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 6,467.51
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,539 reviews
    Great room. Very comfortable overlooking the marina. Superb breakfast. Comfortable Horizon club with good snacks and canapés. Beautiful pool. Really helpful staff . Outstanding.
    Ruth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 7,447.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,876 reviews
    The hotel is terrific. The room was lovely. The layout was chic and modern, and cool. The bed was very comfortable. The facilities were great and the staff were very friendly and professional. The little balcony gave good views of the sea, the esplanade and Cairns, and those views were superb from the 9th floor! It's a uniquely furnished/finished hotel that pleases the eye. Parking was easy and undercover.
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 3,370.95
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,567 reviews
    Though wasn’t 5 stars hotel , the room was nice , clean . The view from the room was amazing . Beautiful pool & spa . Feel we were in Bali 😀
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 5,238.03
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 478 reviews
    The bath was awesome. The pool was nice. We needed to have a parcel delivered to us and it was delivered to the hotel for us to collect. We received the parcel without any hassles. We thoroughly enjoyed our steaks on steak night. We are both chefs and they were cooked to perfection. The buffet breakfast was substantial and well presented.
    Nicole
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 6,506.71
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,266 reviews
    Everything about the place was very nice and the chef in the restaurant super amazing food was at 5 star standards 😋
    Ronal Ram
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 903 reviews
    We are locals and come here often, the facilities and staff are always amazing. This time, they went above and beyond when I was unwell to ensure I was comfortable. Adriana at the front desk especially lovely. The only thing that could have been better was if the pool wasn’t so warm. apart from that, 5 stars as always!
    Tanya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 7,447.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,876 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
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 246 reviews
    Everything! The location and facilities could not be faulted! It was such a luxury and chic environment. Felt so secluded and private. The pool was so amazing!! The bed was super comfortable, the room greatly exceeded my expectations. And the SPA!!!
    Stacey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 6,707.40
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,443 reviews
    The rooms are really superb. Huge and very luxurious, We chose a pool view room as it faces north and has excellent sun and light. Also it is very quiet. The 5th floor is ideal position for the cheaper category however they have huge balconies.
    Amanda
    Young couple

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