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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 3 Star hotels

Hides Hotel Cairns
"Breakfast was a bit simple."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
"No hair dryer offered. Body wash/ shampoo located by the sink instead of the shower in 2nd bathroom. Purchased laundry detergent to wash a load of laundry dry and clothes smelled worse than before washing them when done. On flip side, big area to spread out with family, central location and good ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Heritage Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns
"The room was very dated and felt like a back packers hostel. But it was super clean. Clean comfy beds and perfect white towels.. but the other guests seemed edgy.. lots of loud shouting & alarms going off early in the morning. The pool was deserted and not appealing. It’s very budget. Wouldn’t stay ..."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Cairns Queens Court
"Great for the price, lovely lady behind the desk only stayed the one night only down side to it was the aircon aent the best had to have fan on aswell all night"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Definitely recommend this place, sure am coming back here next time I’m in Town 😊"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Hotel Tropiq

Alivio Hotel Cairns
"Due to delayed flights we were very late to arrive. Instructions for arrival and ease of access to apartment was excellent and just what we needed. Very much a no hassle stay."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Motel Nomad Cairns
"The pool was out if order and we were not informed. Had to go to another hotel for a swim."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Cairns City Sheridan
"Had all the basics..looks outdated but clean."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
3 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef
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Recent Cairns and Barrier Reef hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
"The portico over the main entrance was rotting and falling apart.New locks had been fitted on the room doors but they were all on an lean and the main door was damaged and could very easily be broken into .An upgrade of rooms is badly needed.staff were great and best feature was the location"
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