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8 Minnie Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
This motel features an outdoor pool, self parking, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite. Heritage Cairns offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
1068 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
135 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a refrigerator, as well as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, kitchenware and utensils, and a toaster.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
335 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Overlooking the picturesque Cairns Esplanade with sweeping views of the Coral Sea, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns is nestled among lush tropical rainforest gardens and is just moments from the city center. Guests enjoy easy access to shopping, dining and leisure experiences with Cairns Lagoon and Cairns Casino only a short stroll away. Iconic regional attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Tropical Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands can be conveniently arranged through the onsite tour desk. Guest rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light and offer modern comforts, including a refrigerator wall mounted TV, spacious work desk, Wi-Fi and the signature Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bed. Start the day at Atrium. The hotel's dedicated breakfast venue overlooks the lush rainforest atrium and offers a relaxed setting to enjoy a full breakfast selection. For lunch and dinner The Vine Room provides a stylish dining experience overlooking the Cairns Esplanade and serves Mediterranean cuisine complemented by a curated wine list. Room service is available until 11pm for added convenience. Stay active in the complimentary fitness center equipped with contemporary cardio and weight training equipment, or unwind in the outdoor swimming pool while enjoying waterfront views. Ideal for meetings, conferences and weddings, the hotel offers four air conditioned event spaces supported by a friendly and professional team dedicated to delivering a seamless experience. From the moment you arrive you will be welcomed with DoubleTree's signature warm chocolate chip cookie - setting the tone for a relaxed and memorable stay in Cairns.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2639 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
72-84 Kowinka Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2 outdoor pools, a coffee shop/cafe, and WiFi in public areas are available at this aparthotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For entertainment, guests will find a TV with cable channels, and other amenities include a hair dryer. Club Wyndham Cairns Trinity Links Resort offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Parking
8.1
Excellent
19 reviews
Location
5.7 km from city centre
183-185 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a fenced pool and a rainfall showerhead, as well as free WiFi and a TV. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, a mini-fridge, and a picnic area.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
785 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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
8.2
Excellent
4072 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Pacific Hotel Cairns offers 207 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
3113 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre

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Budget hotels in Cairns are most affordable on Tuesdays, with average nightly rates around $148. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $328 per night.

How much is a budget hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $39, rising to an average cost of $268, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $46 for a 4-star budget hotel in Cairns for tonight.

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In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $46/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $52/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $46/night for this weekend.

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 4 May 2026.
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$194
Avg. per night
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$211
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$90
Avg. per night
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$136
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$157
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$160
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$197
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$184
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$257
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$181
Avg. per night

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