Hotels in Cairns

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Highest rated hotelThe Palms at Palm Cove – 4.9
Average 4 star hotel price₹ 13,165 per night
Average 5 star hotel price₹ 20,106 per night

Finding cheap Cairns hotels

Currently the average price of a hotel in Cairns is ₹ 13,045, 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, Mercure Cairns, and Park Regis City Quays 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...

  • Cairns Night Markets

  • Cairns City

  • Cairns Central Station


Tips for searching for the perfect Cairns hotel

  • 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.

  • Tick "pay on arrival" later on in the search results to only see Cairns hotel results where you can pay when you arrive at the hotel.

  • Are you looking for a hotel in Cairns with pool or perhaps parking? Once you've clicked "search hotels" you will be able to filter by hotels that offer specific amenities.

  • You can choose to filter for everything from apartments to hostels under "Accommodation type" later in the search results.

  • Filter the search results for Cairns hotels according to a specific price range to ensure you find accommodation according to your budget.

  • Find a hotel in the perfect area of Cairns for you. Search or filter by neighbourhood to make sure you're staying exactly where you want to be.

Finding cheap hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in October is 24°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 ₹ 3,590 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ₹ 3,590 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is ₹ 23,187 per night, and the average price on weekends is ₹ 24,065. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Wednesday.
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 Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 8,138 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ₹ 5,266 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 13,643 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is ₹ 5,864 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around ₹ 23,338 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is ₹ 9,335 per night.
Get your morning laps in at Mercure Cairns, Park Regis City Quays and Palm Royale Cairns.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, or Mercure Cairns.