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The Novotel Cairns Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar. The hotel is a short walk from the Esplanade, Cairns city center and the Reef Casino. Recently refurbished lobby and Moku Bar and Grill puts you at ease upon walking into the hotel. The Deluxe Room types have recently been fully refurbished. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private balcony, broadband internet and a flat-screen TV. Whether you seeking a casual or more formal fine dining restaurant experience, there are a range of options at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.

Crystalbrook Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on life. Guests can expect understated elegance, contemporary design and a splash of fun. At Crystalbrook Riley, we enjoy modern living through attitude, design, technology and a passion for a better world – or what we call #responsibleluxury. That means no plastic straws, water bottles or guest-room key cards, using technology to reduce paper, providing large-pump amenities bottles (saving more than 250,000 plastic bottles each year) and partnering with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, TerraCycle, OzHarvest and Containers for Change. Residing in a prime location on Cairns Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites. Each room features its own Apple iPad control centre complete with healthy-living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming and access to an extensive range of complimentary recent release movies. Add to this a lagoon swimming pool spanning over 1,000 square metres with a private man-made beach, Eléme Day Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and fast and free wifi, and you’re on your way to a truly great stay. When it comes to restaurants and bars, Crystalbrook Riley thinks differently. You’ll find engaging, social, vibrant spaces and a passion for innovation – all day, every day. Pop into Greenfields for a freshly made cold-pressed juice or head to the theatrical Paper Crane for wok-fried seafood or the perfect steak. For sweeping views and an atmosphere not to be missed, head to Rocco. Perfect for balmy nights, Rocco is perched 42 metres above sea level and offers share style food inspired by the Mediterranean along with a stellar Champagne menu, second to none. The property is an easy five-minute water-front stroll from the shopping, entertainment and business centre of Cairns.

Located on the Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, the Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal, shopping precinct, casino and Esplanade Lagoon. The modern rooms offer comfortable accommodation all travellers. You’ll enjoy the view from the private balcony from the rooms above the forth floor plus free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, work desk, ensuite and room service (limited hours). For families we offer dual-key rooms. If you’re looking for a luxurious upgrade, you can’t go past our new Tropical Luxe Room Collection on the second and third levels. Stay in the same great location with 5-star quality in these thoughtfully designed guest rooms. Lush furnishings, over-sized flat screen TVs, Italian ensuites with some featuring double vanities and free-standing bathtub. No visit to Cairns is complete without enjoying the unique, award-winning cuisine at the Hotel’s Bushfire Flame Grill Restaurant. Dive into the all-you-can-eat Brazilian inspired BBQ Churrasco experience. Our Pacific Hotels Care Policy has been in place since March 2020 in direct response to Covid-19. This includes increased cleaning, staff training and adapted services for the wellbeing of out staff, guests and community.

The Pullman Cairns International offers you a perfect combination of comfort and convenience located in the heart of the city. With its close proximity to the fleet terminal our hotel is of the best location while exploring the World famous Great Barrier Reef and other nearby attractions. Pullman Cairns International is just 8 kilometers from the domestic and international airports and closest to the Cairns Convention Centre. This unique charismatic hotel in Cairns city reflects the ambience and spirit of Far North Queensland and exudes the architectural style and grandeur of the city centre’s rich colonial past. Enjoy a relaxing treatment and harmonize your soul at Vie Spa and dine on the best local seafood in Coco's Kitchen + Bar.

The Cairns Sheridan Hotel is the closest hotel to the Cairns International Airport and 3kms from Cairns City Centre, there are scheduled buses to and from downtown. The hotel has just completed a full renovation to all accommodation rooms. Now with new rooms and COVID safe accreditation the Cairns Sheridan Hotel is the perfect place for your accommodation in Cairns. Sightseeing tours can be booked to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling and diving, to the Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda to the Gulf and Cape of Carpentaria. It is two blocks from the Esplanade and scores of well known restaurants. WiFi is avail to all rooms and public areas, the Palms Restaurant is open to the public seven days a week for Breakfast and Dinner. There are 3 separate conference rooms that can cater for up to 150 persons, plus a large balcony overlooking the pool and garden. Ample parking is available in the grounds of the hotel. The hotel has been a consistent winner of the Trip Advisor Excellent Awards in recent years.

Just steps away from the Cairns Swimming Lagoon and offering sweeping ocean, city and mountain views Mantra Esplanade offers a range of Hotel Rooms to fully self-contained One and Two Bedroom Apartments, featuring air conditioning, a balcony, cable TV, hair dryer, internet access (fee), iron and ironing board, and tea and coffee making facilities. Onsite facilities include 24 hour reception desk, tour desk, swimming pool, spa (not heated), exercise room and barbecue area. In the evening, stroll down the Esplanade to the night markets where you'll find souvenirs, aboriginal art work, crafts, homewares and jewellery. Cairns is a nature lover's paradise and the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, as well as the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. Take the SkyRail cable car and glide above the spectacular rainforest canopy to the laid-back market town of Kuranda. Catch the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns to enjoy more breathtaking scenery. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Located in the heart of the city, the Hilton Cairns hotel is the perfect base for exploring the diverse wonders of this truly unique region, famous as the meeting place of two natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest. Our modern and inviting Cairns hotel rooms and suites are luxurious oases of comfort and convenience, offering pristine bathrooms and spacious balconies with views of Trinity Inlet or Cairns Esplanade and the unique cityscape and blue-green mountain ranges beyond. The large lagoon style pool has ample deck chairs and umbrellas, soft seating spaces and a Pool Bar with cold beverages and light bites and snacks.. Enjoy relaxed, al fresco dining at the award-winning Mondo on the waterfront, or discover modern, refined dining in Signature Restaurant. Experience modern, tropical, paradise today!

We are a family run and locally owned motel only 20 minutes walk from the city center of Cairns, 5-minute walk from the world-renowned Esplanade and just a 10-minute drive from the Cairns airport. We offer our guests a comfortable and modern accommodation with attentive and friendly service. Within a minutes’ walk you will find popular restaurants, bars, supermarkets, a gym, bottle shop and plenty of take away outlets offering cuisine from all around the world. Cairns City Palms' Motel Suites and Apartments are spacious, fresh and self-contained. FREE wireless internet is available throughout the motel. The Palms Lounge gives guests access to sofas and a TV, computer terminal with free printing facilities along with a shower and toilet. In our lounge we also offer our guests complimentary morning scones and refreshments including tea, coffee, juice and cold water throughout the stay. FACILITIES: Palms garden and BBQ area. Outdoor swimming pool. Laundry facilities (coin operated). Computer and printing facilities. Luggage storage. SERVICES: Free wireless internet. Tour desk with 10% discount on all tours. Free car park (subject to availability). We appreciate our guests and want you to know that if you choose to stay with us, you will support our staff's families and other local businesses. Thank you! Kind Regards, Team Palms

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to all the attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn stands as a private oasis offering you a tropical sanctuary away from the bustling city life. The airport is a 10-minute drive away and the Cairns Esplanade is a 7-minute walk from the Inn. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Our 58-room Boutique Inn is designed in an elegant fusion of Queenslander and beach house styles, where each room has been tastefully decorated in one of four themes. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, private balcony and flat-screen TV. Refresh yourself in our resort style swimming pool, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning in our poolside café. Complimentary tea and coffee is available near our library and gift shop, while free barbeque facilities are also available in our courtyard.

Welcome to Reef Palms, your Cairns “home away from home.” Reef Palms aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Cairns, Reef Palms Hotel is located a short distance from McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery (0.5 mi) and St Monica's Cathedral (0.9 mi). Rooms at Reef Palms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A pool and breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Reef Palms, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a Mediterranean restaurant, consider a visit to Villa Romana Trattoria, Piato, or Cafe Strada, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Reef Palms. If you are interested in exploring Cairns, check out one of the art galleries, such as Cairns Art Gallery, Doongal Aboriginal Art, and Underart Gallery. Reef Palms puts the best of Cairns at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.