Explore top 2026 4 Star Hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Name: The Benson Hotel
Price range: $136 total
Rating: 8.6

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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 4 Star hotels

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD

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$107 nightly

$118 total

May 27 - May 28

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This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Bring the family and enjoy the mini golf, children's pool, and playground. Relax with a ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"I didn't like the very slow internet"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD

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$121 nightly

$133 total

Jun 8 - Jun 9

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This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, free WiFi ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"Great stay in a fabulous hotel. Well located for everything and the pool side bar was very relaxing way to finish the day with clients."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD

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$90 nightly

$99 total

Jun 11 - Jun 12

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)

"I stayed there before so knew it was great, close to everything big rooms."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD

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$131 nightly

$144 total

May 31 - Jun 1

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This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

"The property had a beautiful patio and pool. I didn’t use it because I was out checking the city. The staff was good I sometimes struggled to understand them because of thick accents but they did their best. I found the food on site very pricy for what they were offering."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD

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$123 nightly

$136 total

Jun 9 - Jun 10

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)

"Everything is good about the hotel but the location is not very convenient. It takes about 30 minutes walk to the reef boat ports and 20 minutes to the downtown."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD

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$116 nightly

$128 total

Jun 9 - Jun 10

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking is offered and multilingual staff can provide ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

"pool good. no breakfast."

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

122 Lake St Cairns QLD

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$149 nightly

$164 total

Jun 2 - Jun 3

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This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. Relax ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (935 reviews)

"Saw a roach on the bathroom counter next to our toothbrush. Havent seen on like this since a middle of nowhere chinese airport hotel 10 years ago. The room in general was not clean..our botton of our feet always grabbed lots of dirt."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Cairns Plaza Hotel

145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$130 nightly

$143 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

"Bathroom had mildew all over the tile. Hotel is old and dated, looks like a motel. Smells like Bacterial mold inside the rooms due to humidity issues in the area."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Palm Royale Cairns

7-11 Chester Court Manunda QLD

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$90 nightly

$99 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, along ...

The Benson Hotel

44-56 Grafton Street Cairns QLD

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$124 nightly

$136 total

Jun 5 - Jun 6

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a business center, and a terrace are also ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)

"The room and bathroom was spotless. The bed was very comfortable. However, the air-conditioning was very noisy and the room is not sound proof and the boom boom from the night club across the road was annoying."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

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4 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef

Looking to live it up on your vacation with a bit of luxury? Or maybe you’ve decided that your boss can afford to put you up at a place of your choice on your next business trip?

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The best part about staying in Cairns and Barrier Reef 4 star hotels is that you’ll often be close to all the local sights and attractions. Whether you’re visiting the area for the first time or you’re back in town for more fun, a 4 star hotel is going to put you right in the heart of all the action.

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