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Name: First City Caravilla
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 2 Star hotels

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

$47 nightly

$47 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this holiday park. WiFi in public areas is free. Luggage storage and barbecue grills ...

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD

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$63 nightly

$70 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. Luggage storage is also provided.

4.8/10 (30 reviews)

"The property was built long time ago and renovation was not completed. It’s still work needs to do"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$61 nightly

$68 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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An outdoor pool is featured at this hostel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience.

7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)

"Great location close to everything"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD

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$64 nightly

$71 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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An outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. A business center, a garden, and express check-in ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)

"We stayed in a twin room with an en-suite and the room was super spacious and bright and airy - pretty much felt like a hotel room. The shared kitchen was a good size, clean and well organised. Great to have a cubby hole for dry food as well as fridge space. The outside area was really lovely and ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD

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$128 nightly

$142 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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A nightclub and an outdoor pool are featured at this hostel. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and get perks like free WiFi. You'll find a restaurant ...

Little Drifter Cairns

7 Shields St Cairns QLD

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$70 nightly

$78 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage, and locker space are available at this hostel. Laundry facilities and concierge services are also provided.

8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)

"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD

Fully refundable

$49 nightly

$49 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace and a garden are also ...

6.8/10 (48 reviews)

"Low cost accomodation close to the centre of Cairns. Rooms need more cleaning and I saw some damage around the property which needs to be fixed."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$73 nightly

$80 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. A coffee shop, a terrace, and a garden are also on offer.

8.4/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)

"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

First City Caravilla

1 Kelly Street Earlville QLD

A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this holiday park. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking, ...

8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)

"A welcoming and affordable place to stay. I was in Cairns for work and was looking for a quiet place to stay. It was a quick trip into town by bus and good not to be in the city centre. The villa I stayed in had everything I needed - workspace, kitchen, ensuite bathroom and comfortable bed - all ..."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

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Cairns City Motel

169 Lake St Cairns QLD

$94 nightly

$103 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. There's ...

7.2/10 Good! (376 reviews)

"The rooms were clean and ammenities made for a comfortable stay, best of all the bed and pillows were just right so I slept well every night of a 5 night stay - handy to the cafes, restaurants and the esplanade - good value for money."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

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2 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef

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