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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 3 Star hotels

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$87 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and locker space are available at this hotel. Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience.
7/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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 Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$80 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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 terrace, a garden, and express check-out ...
7/10 Good! (506 reviews)
The room are just what you need for 3 days in Cairns not flashy but just what we needed for our stay,the staffs are awesome,location is superb,you can do your washing too.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

3 out of 5
8 Minnie Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$122 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a snack bar/deli, and express ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
The staff were friendly and helpful, bed comfortable, shower good and plenty of parking.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$43 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Feb 14 to Feb 15
$47 total
Feb 14 - Feb 15
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, a picnic area, and express check-in ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
very good and the pool was nice.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
136-140 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$107 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa and an outdoor pool are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the hot tub and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A terrace, a ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (621 reviews)
Very Nice Staff

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$72 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
This motel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very tidy room and spacious

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
166-172 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$100 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Free ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Staff were very helpful with tour bookings and anything else we asked for. Beds were comfy and the breakfast was great very happy with our stay 😊

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens

3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$187 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$187 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a free grocery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (619 reviews)
clean room, a/c worked as expected, car prk was secure and enough spaces for number of guests staying there.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$93 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
This aparthotel features free water park access, 3 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Bring the family and enjoy the mini golf, children's pool, and waterslide. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
Everything was on point

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Cairns City Sheridan

Cairns City Sheridan

3 out of 5
157 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$73 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel's 2 outdoor pools and seasonal outdoor pool are among the featured amenities. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in ...
6/10 (998 reviews)
Great room for the price… the deepest pool in all of Cairns

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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3 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef

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