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Accommodation in Cairns

Backpackers / budget - Beach accommodation - B&B - Camping - Gay - Hotel - Nudist

Cairns has a huge choice of accommodation, from budget backpackers hostels and B&Bs to camping, hotels and upmarket resorts. In the low season from early January till Easter you can often find great standby rates, giving you luxury accommodation for the price of budget accommodation.
Although the Cairns Esplanade is on the waterfront it has no real beach, so unfortunately there is no beachfront accommodation right in the city, but the Cairns Lagoon makes a good substitute for a beach with it large pool and grassed areas for sunbathing and ball games.
Palm Cove is a northern suburb of Cairns which is a very popular place with beach lovers as it has many resorts either on the beach or near the beach, although not a lot of budget accommodation choices in this area.
Backpackers and other travellers looking for budget accommodation will be pleased to hear that no less than three Cairns backpackers hostels were in the top three of best rated hostels in Oceania which includes Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, by Hostelbookers.com .
This shows you what a great range of quality of budget accommodation there is in Cairns!

Standbyrates.com.au is a great place to shop for some last minute discounts,
find luxury accommodation for the price of budget accommodation !

Try Rentahome to get an overview and compare prices of all available Cairns accommodation
from B&B to motels and hotels to holiday homes.

Find your Cairns accommodaton at Rentahome. They have a full range of accommodation from apartments to B&B to motels and hotels, all conveniently laid out to make a quick comparison.
And they also have their Rental Guarantee to cover you in case of any problems.

Example of how easy it is to compare prices and facilities on the Rentahome website:

Budget / backpackers accommodation

Cairns has a huge choice in backpackers hostels and they are all over town. Some of the more homely and quiet hostels are found on the inland side of the railway station / Cairns Central shopping centre.
In the dorms of hostels closest to the night clubs it might be harder to get a good night sleep as by the time the last one in the dorm comes home from the nightclub the first one is getting up for their reef trip again.

HostelBookers has budget hostels, motels, hotels, B&Bs and apartments in Cairns.

What's the quickest and easiest way to find budget accommodation in Cairns?

You can of course Google for budget accommodation but you spend a long time surfing through different websites, which are all designed differently and often for good looks, and it can take considerable time to find out the practical basic information of what the room prices are, what the facilities are, what the location is, and what previous customers thought of the place.
Whenever we travel anywhere we use a comparison website that shows you all the choices available, together with prices, location maps, and guest reviews, laid out right next to eachother, so it is easy to compare and make a choice.

A great one we would like to introduce to you is Hostelbookers.com. DON'T THINK THEY ONLY HAVE HOSTELS !
Especially in the bigger cities they have everything from B&B to hotels to motels. The search features on the site make finding your ideal budget accommodation a breeze, after choosing your city and dates you will be presented with a page like below, and then you can refine your search by using a slider to set your price, and choose from accommodation types such as hostels, motels, hotels, apartments and even campsites!
Hostelbookers charges no extra booking fees, all you pay at the time of booking is a 10% deposit and the balance on arrival.
They also guarantee that they are the cheapest, or they will refund double the difference!
Give them a try and you'll be impressed!

Hostelbookers.com awarded Travellers Oasis as one of the top three properties in the whole
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific region that received the highest overall customer rating in 2010 !

And Cairns hostels Castaways and Globetrotters International were in the top three for best overall value!

Dreamtime Travellers Rest won the award for best atmosphere in the whole region.

Choose your city and book your bed in minutes with Hostelbookers.com ! No extra booking fees!

This is an example of how user-friendly Hostelbookers is with all accommodation, prices and reviews laid out:

Travellers Oasis
Travellers Oasis Cairns Backpackers is a charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to a budget conscious travellers, in a friendly and relaxed environment. Centrally located in a quiet safe area, our guests can relax in our sparkling pool, with hammocks and chill out to the music . With our two well equipped kitchens, and laundry, this makes it a very comfortable place to stay. So with comfort in mind we at Travellers Oasis Cairns Backpackers offer various backpacker accommodation options such as Doubles, Deluxe Doubles, Twins, Singles and 3/4 Bed Dorms We supply all linen, towels, plus free tea and coffee. We also have an in house Tour and Information desk, offering great local advice on the standbys and special prices. Travellers Oasis little guest house is a wonderful place to stay and explore Cairns. More info and reservations........

Tropic Days
Tropic Days Cairns Backpackers is run by the same award winners as the above hostel, two fabulous fully restored Queenslanders, established by two travellers, Kathy and Gabriel Thallon and their three young girls Annie, Molly and Poppy. Having travelled around the world for years ourselves, we totally understand the important needs of being a traveller. So with comfort in mind, we at Tropic Days Cairns Backpackers offer various backpacker accommodation options such as: Singles, doubles, twins and 3/4 bed dorms, all with linen and towels, plus unlimited tea and coffee. Tropic Days is set in a beautiful landscaped tropical garden with a sparkling huge pool, chilled out music and plenty of hammocks in a grassy green lawn to sunbathe and relax. You can also join us in one of our famous weekly BBQ with kangaroo and crocodile or our all you can eat Pizza Nights .More info and reservations........

Caravella Beachfront Backpackers
Caravella Beachfront Backpackers is, without doubt, one of Cairns' most popular Backpacker Resorts!! Located on the Esplanade, only a short walk to the city, enjoy the laid back atmosphere and magical views of the waterfront - a bustling vibrant city location where you are close to all the sights and sounds. We cater superbly for budget travellers and holiday makers who are watching the pennies but still desire comfortable, clean, private or shared accommodation, with a warm, tropical, friendly service and a wide range of facilities and features on offer. These include either shared or private rooms, air-conditioning, fans, luggage storage, laundry facilities, telephone, video, courtesy coach transfers etc!. More info....

Bohemia Resort
Bohemia Resort is Cairns premium resort hostel. Set on half a hectare of landscaped tropical gardens in the heart of Cairns, the Bohemia Resort offers stunning accommodation. Choose from an ensuite, a share facility, or a hostel style room with 3-4 beds, all air conditioned and with private balconies. The hostel has a large movie screen with nightly free movies, licensed bar and restaurant, Al fresco dinning, a 20 meter salt water pool, air conditioned TV lounge. NEW LARGE Outdoor SPA for the the Hot Tropical Nights set in lush tropical gardens & lite by gas flares, is open till 10pm daily. More info....

Cairns Beach House
A new name in budget accomodation has opened in Cairns promising the cost conscious travellers more value for their holiday dollar. The Cairns Beach House offers travellers a chance to get off the well-trodden path and try somewhere new while staying in the heart of the North's party capital on Sheridan Street. All the extras are included such as air conditioned rooms and a great bar. The Cairns Beach House also has the highest standards in fire safety. All guests receive a welcome drink on arrival at the bar.More info....

Cairns Girls Hostel
Stay in an historic 'Queenslander' located in Cairns City Centre in this 1930's residence built for the founder of Cairns first Department store. Home to travelling women from all over the world and voted 'Cairns best Hostel. Clean, carpeted, secured, quiet and convenient to all amenities. Pick up point for all major tours including shuttle bus to Cairns Airport. Cairns Girls Hostel is a locally owned and operated company that provides budget accommodation exclusive to international and Australian women from around the world. The Hostel is located in the Central Business District - only 2 minutes walk to main shopping and tourist outlets. More info....

Inn the Tropics
Inn the Tropics is a small,clean and friendly budget accomodation located close to the city centre. All rooms have their own fridge, air-conditioning and linen supplied. There is a large pool, Laundry and kitchen on the premises with 24 hour staffing for your extra safety. We have a free pick up from the airport , bus or train station. 'Inn The Tropics' is a first class budget lodge where reasonably priced accommodation is available. More info....

Beach accommodation in Cairns

To find accommodation on the beach in Cairns you will have to travel a bit out of the city centre to the northern beaches. If you have a hire car this is not far to go, and public buses also will get you there in no time.
Yorkeys Knob Beach is one of the closest beaches, Palm Cove is a little further out.

Golden Sands Beachfront
Yorkeys Knob Beach has established a good balance between community and tourism development. It offers an idyllic retreat from the maddening crowd, but with excellent facilities plus quick and easy access to all attractions and 'must-do's' in the region. Soak up the ambience of a secluded lush tropical garden setting and laze around the lagoon style salt water pool, swim the Coral Sea, enjoy a game of tennis or just stroll along the long stretches of sandy beach (No roads to cross!)... Whatever you do, save yourself for a gourmet treat in the evening at Star Apple Restaurant, our popular licensed a-la-carte dining in the beach-side gardens. Larger than normal one and two bedroom air-conditioned holiday apartments with self contained catering and laundry facilities and a presentation of luxury you can afford. Your large private balcony lets you enjoy the balmy sea breezes and freshness that is so special at a tropical beach location.irns beach location has such a comprehensive list of features... within easy walking distance from the resort, you will be able to avail yourself of a picturesque competition Golf Course with a delightful 19th Hole to finish off the round; an international standard Boating/Yachting Marina and Club; a shopping centre that meets a wide variety of needs; restaurants and take-away catering to all tastes; and regular public bus services.
Browse availability and book online now

Melaleuca Resort
Melaleuca Resort's Palm Cove accommodation is situated on the beachfront of Palm Cove and is a small complex of self contained one bedroom apartments. The resort's glorious pool blends well with the environment, creating a tranquil and relaxing oasis. Everything is provided to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. More info and reservations....

Bed and Breakfast in Cairns

Billabong Bed and Breakfast , Cairns - A Birdwatchers Paradise, a unique 5 acre property in a very natural setting with huge melaleuca (paperbark) trees surrounding the 2 acre Billabong. Quality appointed suites with private deck overlooking the Billabong.

Kooka's Bed & Breakfast , Cairns - Kookas Bed & Breakfast, nestled in tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland on the foot of Mount Whitfield in Edge Hill it is the best spot for your relaxing holiday in Cairns.

More Cairns and regional Bed and Breakfasts...

Camping in Cairns

First City Caravilla - Browse availability and book online here.

By Ways Caravan Park - 317 Kamerunga Rd Freshwater
City Caravan Park - Cnr Little & James St
Freshwater Caravan Park - 308 Kamerunga Rd Freshwater
Sunland Carapark Inn - Cnr Pease St & Reservoir Rd Manoora
Woree Caravan Park - 664 Bruce Hwy Woree
Cairns Coconut Caravan Resort - Bruce Hwy South Woree
Coles Villa & Leisure Park - 28 Pease St Manoora
Cool Waters Caravan Park - Brinsmead Rd Brinsmead
Crystal Cascades Holiday Park - Intake Rd Redlynch
Lake Placid Caravan Park - Lake Placid Rd

Gay accommodation in Cairns

Skinny Dips Resort and Spa offers a range of affordable massage and pamper treatments designed for guys. Enjoy our "Sunday Tea Dance & Fresh Meat"

Holiday houses in Cairns and North Queensland

Cairns Holiday House - budget holiday home and short term rental located in Yorkeys Knob Beach, one of the most beautiful Cairns' Northern Beaches.

Click here for a selection of holiday houses in Cairns and the region.

Hotel accommodation in Cairns

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Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Value for money, good location and excellent personalised service is the motto we live by. Bay Village Tropical Retreat is a good 3½-star hotel featuring standard rooms, studios, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartment as well as disabled rooms. It is a 2-storey hotel is set amidst tropical gardens with rooms to reflect the tropical style of Queensland. We invite you to stay with us and experience what our region has to offer. Free airport transfer is included from 7am-7pm More info....

Royal Harbour Resort

Royal Harbour Resort is a luxury, self-contained apartment-style hotel located in the heart of Cairns, overlooking picturesque Trinity Bay. Located above the Night Markets and food court, in the centre of the bustling Esplanade precinct, this is the ideal location for holidaymakers who want to be in the centre of things. The lagoon is 45 metres away. All apartments at the Royal Harbour Resort enjoy stunning views across Trinity Bay and out to the Coral Sea.
More info and reservations....

Trade winds

Situated just a short stroll along the picturesque Cairns Esplanade Boardwalk from the city centre, this 4.5 star hotel combines the beauty of a waterfront setting with the convenience of being close to all holiday entertainment and business facilities. All 245 superbly appointed and spacious guest rooms open out onto a private balcony offering magnificent ocean view. Our spa features dual treatment rooms, hydro-therapies and a range of body wraps, scrubs and massages. The hotel is just 5 minutes drive from both Cairns International and Domestic Airports.
More info and reservations....

Queens Court

Queens Court Hotel complex is located within the central city area of Cairns. It is ideally located on Sheridan Street within easy walking distance to the vibrant Esplanade and the central shopping centre. Featuring 64 comfortable rooms equipped with cable television, air conditioning, tea and coffee maker and refrigerator, the in house restaurant and cafe also serves a wide variety of cuisine comprising a selection of Chinese, Thai and Asian food.
More info and reservations....

Oasis Resort
The lovely Oasis Resort is set in two hectares of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens right in the heart of Cairns. The resort features a vast central courtyard and a private sandy beach with a large free form swimming pool. Guests are offered a choice of 314 guestrooms, all ensuite and furnished with a host of conveniences. More info and reservations....

Cairns Colonial Club

Situated on 11 acres of tropical gardens, Cairns Colonial Club Resort combines the tranquillity of a tropical resort with the advantages of a mainstream hotel, to create a relaxed, informal base from which to explore the many attractions in and around the city. All guest rooms are comfortable and well furnished. The hotel’s Jardines Restaurant offers tropical dining in a traditional Queenslander Style, overlooking the rainforest gardens. Leisure facilities include a spa, sauna, Jacuzzi and swimming pool.
More info and reservations....

Nudist accommodation in Cairns

We currently have no specific nudist accommodation places in Cairns listed yet.

About Cairns - Accommodation - Tours and what to do - Transport and car hire - Photos - Map