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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$144 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$158 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool, onsite laundry facilities, and in-room childcare. ...
Property Is very dated and dirty

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$115 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$126 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, ...
Mountain view was impressive we were fortune to watch a cruise ship dock a few meters from our hotel

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
$312 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$312 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free WiFi, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. ...
Airport shuttle bus was so convenient to assemble and just rides to in fount of the Hotel. The view from the room was fantastic. The staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$124 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and airport shuttle. ...
While it wasn’t anything flash it did the job. Amenities were nice, staff were really friendly and helpful. For us the location was ideal, close to town and close to the port where most of our activities left from.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$99 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Property along the Esplanade but almost 2 miles from the Marina and shopping. Fitness facility is OFFSITE and a 10 minute walk. Rooms are very basic, although good size. Tubs (showers) are very difficult to get in and out and the faucets dripped constantly

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$107 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$117 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Friendly staff made us feel welcome.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$108 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$100 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
I LOVED this hotel. Such a fun vibe. Staff were polite, it was family friendly (even tho I was travelling as a couple), they had pool that were well lit and everyone was enjoying into the evening, heaps of places to relax on the property, activities, they even had baskets of Easter eggs for Easter ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$117 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
Room was clean. Nice room nice staff nice pool

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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