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Beach Hotels in Cairns

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Caravella Backpackers

Cairns

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

H
Harrison F. Carter
From
New Zealand
The staff were so lovely, helpful and kind... really wonderful people. My room was clean and comfortable and had all I needed. The location was superb for everything. Ate at the attached Indonesian restaurant each evening, really lovely people and food. Loved my stay and visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
Price from
$74.65
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns

Located at Holloways Beach, Australis Cairns Beach Resort is just 10 minutes' drive north of Cairns City. It offers 4-star apartments set amid tropical, landscaped gardens.

M
Marcia Brooke
From
United States
on-site office to answer questions and give tourist information. very nice staff. accommodations were comfortable, well equipped, in nice residential neighborhood, across street from cafe where heard live music sometimes, easy to get to. close to grocery store, liquor store and pizza restaurant. across street from beach. nice walking path along beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Price from
$179.39
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes 52 Harbour Lights with Ocean View

Cairns

With Cairns Convention Center reachable in a 8-minute walk, Belle Escapes 52 Harbour Lights with Ocean View offers accommodations, a restaurant, pool with a view, a fitness center, and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$883.36
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes 101 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Panoramic Ocean Views

Cairns

Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes 101 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Panoramic Ocean Views features accommodations in Cairns with a...

a
asif
From
Australia
Location was good Parking facilities was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$816.18
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes 703 Harbour Lights Cairns Apartment with water views

Cairns

A 9-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center in Cairns, Belle Escapes 703 Harbour Lights Cairns Apartment with water views offers accommodations with access to a sauna, spa facilities, and fitness...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$569.63
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes Rydges Plaza Esplanade 54 with stunning ocean views

Cairns North (Near Cairns)

Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes Rydges Plaza Esplanade 54 with stunning ocean views features accommodations in Cairns North with an...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$797.16
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes 73 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Ocean & City Views

Cairns North (Near Cairns)

Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes 73 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Ocean & City Views features accommodations in Cairns North with an...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$693.29
1 night, 2 adults

Comfortable Studio in Esplanade

Cairns North (Near Cairns)

Comfortable Studio in Esplanade offers accommodations in Cairns North, 1.6 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.1 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$70.11
1 night, 2 adults

Sea Point on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach (Near Cairns)

Located within a minutes' walk from the beach, Sea Point on Trinity Beach offers spacious modern apartments with free WiFi and full kitchen and laundry facilities.

C
Carol
From
Canada
The professional, kind staff are absolutely amazing, including, Manager Ashem, Libby at Reception & the Gardner James. They genuinely care that you enjoy your vacation. This beautiful, clean property has well kepted grounds, a large pool & barbecue area on the beach. Excellent location, local conveniences & easy bus service in a 2 minute walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews
Price from
$251.30
1 night, 2 adults

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach (Near Cairns)

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments is located on Trinity Beach, just 15 minutes north of Cairns. It offers luxurious 5-star apartments with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea from each private balcony....

G
George
From
United States
Size was great. Location perfect. Patio over looking the beach. Very clean and everything you needed was in the apartment. Security was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
Price from
$321.33
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Cairns

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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Highly rated beach hotels in Cairns and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes Rydges Plaza Esplanade 54 with stunning ocean views features accommodations in Cairns North with an...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.6 miles from Cairns Station, Cairns Esplanade Apartment features accommodations in Cairns, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    The Studio at Northshore Tower is located in Cairns North, just 1.5 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.3 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes 73 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Ocean & City Views features accommodations in Cairns North with an...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Station and a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, Belle Escapes 101 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Panoramic Ocean Views features accommodations in Cairns with a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    With Cairns Convention Center reachable in a 8-minute walk, Belle Escapes 52 Harbour Lights with Ocean View offers accommodations, a restaurant, pool with a view, a fitness center, and a garden.

  • Waterfront Terraces

    Cairns
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

    Waterfront Terraces features air-conditioned accommodations in Cairns. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. This 4-star condo hotel offers private entrance.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    A comfortable vacation home close to Machans Beach, Steps to Sand Machans Beach offers a base for a hassle-free stay in Machans Beach.

Save money on beach in Cairns and nearby – budget options available

  • Belle Escapes Ocean Breeze at Trilogy is located in Cairns, just a 8-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.8 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • Just a 8-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 300 yards from Cairns Aquarium, Ocean View 3-Bedroom Apartment on the Esplanade features accommodations in Cairns with a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Just a 12-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.6 miles from Cairns Station, City Centre Unit on The Esplanade features accommodations in Cairns, with a terrace and barbecue facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Cairns Station and a 16-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery, The Condo at Northshore Tower features accommodations in Cairns North, with an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Belle Escapes Rydges Plaza Esplanade Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment offers accommodations in Cairns North, 1.6 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.1 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    From $860.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Comfortable Studio in Esplanade offers accommodations in Cairns North, 1.6 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.1 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.8 miles from Cairns Station, Belle Escapes 14 Harbour Lights with tranquil ocean views features accommodations in Cairns with a fitness center.

  • Cairns Coastal Charmer - Your Waterfront Sanctuary offers accommodations in Cairns, a 17-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 3.2 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

Beach Hotels with swimming pools in Cairns and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Regional Gallery and 1.1 miles from The Cairns Civic Theater, Cozy Waterfront - Free Parking Pool features accommodations in Cairns North with a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Just 1.2 miles from Cairns Aquarium and 1.2 miles from Cairns Aquarium, Rainforest & Reef Retreat - Esplanade Ground-Floor Apartment features accommodations in Cairns North with a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    On the Esplanade 7 offers accommodations in Cairns, 1.9 miles from Cairns Station and 2.2 miles from Cairns Convention Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Tropical Comfort Pool and Stunning Esplanade is located in Cairns, just 2 miles from Cairns Station and 2.2 miles from Cairns Convention Center.

  • Mylara Beachfront Holiday Home offers accommodations in Holloways Beach, a few steps from Holloways Beach and 7.7 miles from Cairns Station.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Drift Beach House Getaway features accommodations in Holloways Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

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  • Avg. price/night: $208.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    Location was great. View was gorgeous, right on the beach.
    Guest review by
    Melissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $208.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    The pool and surrounding resort gardens were beautiful. The apartment was spacious including great balcony, nice to hear the rolling ocean from the unit. Beachfront cafe across the road was excellent.
    Guest review by
    Meryl
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $208.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    Lovely clean unit! Beautiful breeze and right on the beach front. A 10 minute drive to Cairns city but worth every minute for a clean and comfortable bed.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $208.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    Perfect location across from the beach and adjacent to Straits on the Beach Cafe bar. Well appointed inside and a balcony to relax on. Very helpful and lovely staff.
    Guest review by
    M&J From SA
    Young couple