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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 2 Star hotels

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

$52 nightly

$52 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean room and family friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$66 nightly

$73 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

Total with taxes and fees

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.

7.6/10 Good! (84 reviews)

Food flair and flavors

Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD

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$61 nightly

$68 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Total with taxes and fees

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! (219 reviews)

Great staff. Decent amenities. Location is a ten min walk to lagoon

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD

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$143 nightly

$158 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

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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 ...

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

42 Cedar Rd Palm Cove QLD

$112 nightly

$112 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden and luggage storage are also ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

Convenient location just a short walk from the beach and town centre. Shared kitchen with washing machine and dryer. Spacious rooms around the pool.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$73 nightly

$81 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Total with taxes and fees

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! (149 reviews)

The entire resort is spotless Location is a short stroll to the Night Markets and centrally located to everything else with the Esplanade just across the Staff are fabulous and the entire place makes you feel welcome

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Little Drifter Cairns

7 Shields St Cairns QLD

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$83 nightly

$91 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and luggage storage are available at this hostel. Locker space, laundry facilities, and concierge services are also on ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)

Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

123 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove Queensland

A gym, free self parking, and concierge services are featured at this aparthotel. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage are also on offer.

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Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym

Cairns QLD

This apartment doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.

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Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

4 Pemboke Street Parramatta Park QLD

This hostel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. A garden, a communal living room, and a picnic area are also on offer.

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

It was a shame that one washing machine was broken.

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2023

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2 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef

Looking to break out of your routine for some much needed rest and relaxation? Or maybe you’ve already decided it’s time for a trip and are trying to find affordable hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef that won’t bust your travel budget?

Cairns and Barrier Reef 2 star hotels will give you everything you need to enjoy the city like a local, saving a ton of money so you can hit all the hot spots in town.

Have a delicious breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for your day of sightseeing, then enjoy amenities like fresh towels and linens, as well as a nice hot shower to unwind after a busy day of experiencing everything the city has to offer.

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Recent Cairns and Barrier Reef hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

5 out of 5

Posted 3 hours ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Perfect location, helpful staff. Room was spacious, beds and pillows really comfortable - exactly what you expect from a Hilton property. Vines restaurant was outstanding - especially enjoyed the cocktails. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the cleanliness of the balcony and the air conditioning dripped water resulting in the whole room feeling wet and smelling damp."

A verified traveler stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns