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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 101 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 17 November 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $290/night.
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122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. This excellent family-friendly resort provides fun-filled kids weekend and holiday. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2607 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Suburban aparthotel with a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a library. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and room service. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Weekly housekeeping is available. This aparthotel offers 32 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
157 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel in Cairns, 3-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade Laundry facilities, a library, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. The Abbott Boutique Hotel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1895 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
8 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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. Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee. Travellers Oasis provide 3 equipped Kichens, with complimentary Tea, Coffee and Herbs. Coin-operated laundry facilities are conveniently available, and complimentary luggage storage is provided. The tour desk offers assistance in organizing trips to the Great Barrier Reef and other surrounding areas of interest. Numerous dining and entertainment options, including restaurants and bars, are within easy walking distance from Travellers Oasis. Cairns Airport is the nearest airport, located 6 km away from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
1471 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and towels. Other amenities include an electric kettle, a picnic area, a desk, and a sitting area.
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
232 reviews
Location
7.1 km from city centre
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a computer station are onsite. Reef Palms Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.5
Good
2330 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an ideal waterfront location, this property is located less than three hundred meters from the Reef Departure Terminal and less than one kilometre from the Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers stylish rooms all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains, rainforests, Trinity Inlet, and the vibrant city of Cairns. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar and make use of ample soft seating deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sightseeing, relax in our hotel's lobby bar Gin Social or enjoy the convenience of our restaurant with water views. Signature Restaurant offers diners a relaxed dining experience with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the comfort and flexibility of in-room dining, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2455 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1967 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
12-14 Deauville Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Beachfront aparthotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a Smart TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Housekeeping is available on request. Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
224 reviews
Location
13.3 km from city centre
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a conference center, and a business center. Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers 345 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
3169 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre

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Which month has the lowest rates for family friendly hotels in Cairns?

February is the cheapest month to book a family-friendly hotel in Cairns, with average nightly rates around $197. Prices are highest in July, when rates rise to about $358 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Cairns family friendly hotels?

Family friendly hotels in Cairns are most affordable on Sundays, with average nightly rates around $214. Mondays are usually the most expensive, averaging $472 per night.

How much is a family-friendly hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $175, rising to an average cost of $261, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $156 for a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns family-friendly hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $170/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $161/night. For a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $186/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Cairns family friendly hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Cairns family-friendly hotel at least 41 days before your stay.

Top-rated Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 101 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 17 November 2025.
Some of the best Cairns hotel options as decided by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$257
Avg. per night
175 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$184
Avg. per night
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$206
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$212
Avg. per night
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$200
Avg. per night
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$141
Avg. per night
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$235
Avg. per night
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$217
Avg. per night
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$233
Avg. per night
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$187
Avg. per night
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$161
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Cairns

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Cairns. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 17 November 2025.
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$202
Avg. per night
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$189
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$71
Avg. per night
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$97
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$154
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$169
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$195
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$253
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$154
Avg. per night
157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night

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