Hotels in Cairns

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Highest rated hotelPullman Reef Hotel Casino – 4.6
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4 star hotel price₹13,729 per night
Average 5 star hotel price₹23,745 per night

Finding cheap Cairns hotels

Currently the average price of a hotel in Cairns is ₹7,652, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Cairns, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Cairns rated Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, and The Benson Hotel the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Cairns hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Cairns

If you're staying in Cairns to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Cairns by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Cairns's major attractions below...


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  • Visiting Cairns with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.
  • Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Cairns.
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Finding cheap hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in May is 22°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ₹ 2,813 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ₹ 2,813 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is ₹ 14,210 per night, and the average price on weekends is ₹ 13,605. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Friday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 4.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 5,514 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ₹ 4,051 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 10,240 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is ₹ 4,051 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 15,417 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is ₹ 9,115 per night.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort and Pacific Hotel Cairns.