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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef 4 Star hotels

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
$66 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$73 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The whole place was pretty good thanks."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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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
$106 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$116 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, good range of food for buffet breakfast and plenty of dinner options and drinks. Located close to the city centre and the attractions were all within 30 mins. Taxi to centre and lagoon etc range up to $15 depending on time of day. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$154 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Perfect location in Cairns - walkable to The Esplanade and the beach. The staff is lovely and the room was, too!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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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
$138 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$152 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Unfortunately the room smell of mildew and I mention this to housekeep as the brought us an extra bed and her comment was … oh this is usuall for the floor to smell like this….. I was not impressed as I mentioned this to the reception when booking out. Also the pillows where very uncomfortable… as ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$96 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$106 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Lovely staff, clean, good location"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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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
$127 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$140 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff and cleanliness of building were quite good. Building itself needs a bit of improvement slightly outdated."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel

4 out of 5
44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$142 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
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! (471 reviews)
"Such an amazing location in Cairns. Rooms were nice and clean. Pool was great. Only complaint, and even then it didn’t affect our stay at all, was the restaurant played loud music a couple nights. But I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns

4 out of 5
7-11 Chester Court, Manunda, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$71 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Palm Royal Resort is very clean ,rooms are spacious with balcony and looking over beautiful tropical garden and pools.Staff hospitality is on high level.Swimming pools are well maintained ,clean .In general, this resort is highly recommended.."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

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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
$178 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$196 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (756 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

4 out of 5
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$153 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$153 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Free self parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely stay, kid friendly, everything we needed great friendly staff great location"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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4 Star Hotels Cairns and Barrier Reef

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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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