Cairns

Cairns Accommodation

Cairns and its surrounding coastal and highland areas offer stays that follow the region’s varied landscape: Esplanade hotels look towards the waterfront, Palm Cove properties sit beside the beach or among tropical gardens, and Port Douglas extends the choice towards Four Mile Beach. Inland, the Atherton Tablelands bring a cooler setting with forest retreats and elevated treehouses. This selection covers hotels, resorts, apartments, a holiday park, a youth hostel and distinctive retreats across Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Malanda and Yungaburra.

Choose a central Cairns address for easy access to the city’s waterfront setting, or look north for Palm Cove’s beachfront atmosphere and resort accommodation. Port Douglas adds self-contained apartments and a beachside resort, while the Tablelands provide a quieter retreat experience. The properties below differ in room layouts, facilities and guest conditions, helping you match your stay to the way you plan to travel.

🏨 Hotels & Motels

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Set on the Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel combines hotel accommodation with an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It suits guests who want waterfront surroundings and facilities for relaxing on site. The hotel publishes a minimum check-in age of 18.

209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North QLD 4870 · ☎ (07) 4080 3000

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel occupies an Esplanade setting in Cairns, giving visitors a straightforward hotel base beside the waterfront. Its location is suited to travellers seeking accommodation in the central Cairns area, with the Esplanade forming the defining setting of the stay.

145 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870 · General enquiries: ☎ +617 4051 4688

Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Mantra Esplanade Cairns offers a choice between hotel rooms and one- or two-bedroom apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. That mix gives visitors a useful distinction between a conventional hotel layout and apartment-style accommodation, particularly for stays where separate bedrooms and additional living space are preferred.

53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870 · General enquiries: ☎ (07) 4046 4141

Resorts & Retreats

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is set among rainforest gardens and centres its accommodation experience on three lagoon-style pools, including a man-made beach. A poolside bar and alfresco restaurant add on-site places to eat and unwind, making the resort setting part of the stay rather than simply a place to sleep.

18-26 Cannon St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia · General enquiries: ☎ +617 4053 8800

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa

On the Palm Cove beachfront, Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa provides rooms and suites with on-site dining, a spa and event facilities. Its coastal setting and range of facilities suit visitors looking for a resort stay in Palm Cove, with accommodation and relaxation facilities gathered in one property.

5 Triton Street, Palm Cove, Australia 4879 · Hotel, spa, restaurant and events enquiries: ☎ +61 7 4059 9600

Paradise On The Beach

Paradise On The Beach is a beachfront boutique resort in Palm Cove with studio and one-bedroom suites. Suites include kitchenettes and balconies with pool or beach views; interconnecting or dual-key configurations create two-bedroom options. The varied layouts make it possible to choose between a simpler studio stay and more connected apartment-style arrangements.

119-121 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879 · General enquiries: ☎ +61 7 4055 3300

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa offers one- and two-bedroom self-catering apartments in Palm Cove. Four on-site pools, including a 50-metre lap pool, give the property a strong aquatic focus, while the apartment layouts and self-catering facilities allow guests to shape their stay around their own meals and routines.

81-85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD 4879 · General enquiries: ☎ +61 7 4055 3400

The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove provides accommodation in Palm Cove with on-site guest parking. It is a simple choice for visitors who value having parking available at the property while staying in the Palm Cove area.

32 Veivers Road, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia · General enquiries: ☎ +61 493 027 331

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa

At the southern end of Four Mile Beach, Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa has direct beach access and an adjacent golf course. The resort can arrange Cairns Airport transfers and operates a shuttle service to central Port Douglas, adding transport options to its beachside setting.

Mitre Street, Port Douglas 4877, Australia · General enquiries: ☎ +61 7 4084 3500

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat adjoins Wooroonooran National Park in the Atherton Tablelands near Malanda. Its treehouses include private balconies, kitchens, baths and wood-burning fireplaces, while walking tracks pass through private tropical forest. The elevated, forested setting offers a marked change of pace from the coastal accommodation areas.

324 Land Road, Malanda, Far North Queensland 4885, Australia · General enquiries: ☎ (07) 4096 8360

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat is a couples-only Atherton Tablelands retreat in Yungaburra, with elevated treehouses overlooking the Tablelands. Double spas and wood fires add distinctive features to the accommodation, while the couples-only condition clearly defines the guest experience.

Yungaburra, Queensland

🏠 Apartments & Holiday Rentals

Regal Port Douglas

Regal Port Douglas offers holiday apartments at the quieter end of Macrossan Street. Accommodation ranges from studios to two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, with selected one-bedroom apartments providing private outdoor Jacuzzi areas. The choice of layouts works for visitors seeking either a compact base or more defined apartment space.

Reception Entrance – Owen St, Cnr Owen & Macrossan Sts, Port Douglas QLD 4871 · General enquiries: ☎ +61 7 4099 4421

Port Douglas Outrigger Holiday Apartments

Port Douglas Outrigger Holiday Apartments are self-contained, with private balconies and kitchens for a more independent stay. On-site parking, barbecue facilities and a heated pool in winter add practical features for guests spending time at the property between outings in Port Douglas.

16 Mudlo St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia · General enquiries: ☎ (07) 4099 5662

🏕️ Caravan Parks & Camping

Cairns Holiday Park

Cairns Holiday Park combines cabins and lodgings with caravan and camping sites. Shared facilities include a camp kitchen, barbecues, a communal area and a saltwater pool. Pet-friendly camping and caravan sites are offered, so the pet-friendly provision applies to those site types rather than being presented as a blanket condition for every accommodation option.

12-30 Little Street, Cairns QLD 4870 · General enquiries: ☎ 07 4051 1467

🧳 Hostels & Budget Stays

Global Backpackers Cairns Waterfront

Global Backpackers Cairns Waterfront is an 18-to-35s youth hostel on the Cairns waterfront. Its stated age range makes it a clearly defined choice for younger travellers seeking hostel accommodation in a central waterfront setting.

67 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870 · Cairns Waterfront hostel: ☎ +61 7 4031 1545

From a Cairns Esplanade hotel to a Palm Cove beachfront suite, a Port Douglas apartment or a Tablelands treehouse, the region lets you choose accommodation around the kind of stay you want to remember. Contact your preferred host directly to confirm the details that matter to your visit, including the most suitable room or site type and any guest conditions attached to it.

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