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Three-Star Hotels in Cairns

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Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

M
Maria
From
New Zealand
Everything was so easy! Good staff clean Great vibes just loved it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
Price from
US$73.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

M
Marie
From
Finland
I had an incredible stay at this hostel ! The location is simply perfect, close to everything you might need. The kitchen is a real asset, very well equipped with even an oven ! The pool with its hammock creates a very relaxing tropical atmosphere. Plus, the rooms are nice and comfortable, adding to the overall experience. But what really makes this place special is the convivial atmosphere between guests and the staff: always there to help with a smile, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this youth hostel to anyone looking for a memorable stay !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews
Price from
US$83.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Coral Tree Inn

Hotel in Cairns

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

M
Martin
From
Netherlands
Nice hotel. Clean. Good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,313 reviews
Price from
US$87.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Summer House Cairns

Cairns

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

F
Flavia Steinegger
From
Switzerland
For everyone who is traveling...the summer house is a amazing option for you. Alot of nice people around and space for yourselfe. Its super organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,744 reviews
Price from
US$49.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns City Motel

Cairns

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

S
Shelvin
From
Australia
Excellent location. I requested for ground floor room and got it. Thanks alot. Excellent customer service. Well done. Big thank you to the team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
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US$93.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns City Sheridan Motel

Cairns

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre.

P
Passi
From
0
The location was great. Close to town and facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviews
Price from
US$113.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Tropiq

Hotel in Cairns

Situated 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

k
klodeta
From
Albania
The staff was very helpful The pool We had a room with a view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,261 reviews
Price from
US$90.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns Queens Court

Cairns

Cairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking.

M
Martin
From
Czech Republic
I was very pleasantly surprised by the level of accommodation. Considering I was choosing from the cheaper ones, it was absolutely excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,206 reviews
Price from
US$93.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Hides Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodation, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

R
Raquel
From
Spain
Great location, close to all the interest points. Clean and big room, with a comfy bed. Staff was great and friendly, super helpful before and upon arrival. They assisted us nicely with our tours and everything we needed for our weekend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews
Price from
US$90.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Reef Palms

Cairns

Located 200 metres from the Esplanade and offering free Wi-Fi, Reef Palms offers self-contained studio and apartments, plus a swimming pool with recreational spa, barbecue area and full laundry...

B
Brittany
From
United Kingdom
the property was amazing , and such good value for money ! we absolutely loved our stay and would 100% recommend this place to our friends and family !! we were so close to the beach , about a 2 min walk ! we had a kitchen we could cook in which was a surprise to us ⭐️⭐️ the owners are so friendly and helpful and are really lovely to talk too and ask for advice ! there is a pool and bbq in the back to use which is also a lovely touch as well as laundry facilities that we used and were so grateful for .. thank you guys for being so helpful and making our stay so special .. we will be back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,648 reviews
Price from
US$104.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,313 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,741 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,264 reviews

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Lake Central Cairns

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Lake Central Cairns provides rooms in Cairns near The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Aquarium.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

Inner City Value

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Inner City Value is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Boasting a terrace, Pacific Cay motel is set in Cairns North in the Queensland region, 1.6 km from Cairns Station and 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

Royal Palm Villas

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Royal Palm Villas is a property with a pool with a view, located in Cairns, within just 1.8 km of Cairns Station and 1.1 km of The Cairns Civic Theater.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Featuring accommodation with a saltwater pool, pool view and a patio, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments is set in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

Coral Reef Resort

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Coral Reef Resort is set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 3.8 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

Save money on three-star in Cairns and nearby – budget options available

Mad Monkey Central

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews

Kick back and enjoy a refreshing drink at our outdoor bar, serving up budget-friendly sips including locally brewed Coral Sea beer – perfect for those chilled pre-drinks to easily meet other...

From US$59.96 per night

Mad Monkey Waterfront

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

From US$79.29 per night

Cairns Motor Inn

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Situated in Cairns, within 1.6 km of Cairns Station and 2.6 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Motor Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$97.76 per night

Tropical Queenslander

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.

From US$84.72 per night

Oasis Inn Apartments

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews

Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

From US$98.54 per night

Motel Nomad

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Located in Cairns within 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre and 2.7 km of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

From US$107.33 per night

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

From US$93.84 per night

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

This 4-star hotel offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Offering easy access to the city centre, it is just 15 minutes' drive to Cairns Airport and 10 minutes' drive to the city centre.

From US$141.70 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews

Bay Village Tropical Retreat is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

From US$120.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Located less than 5 km from Cairns city centre, First City Caravilla offers holiday cabins with flat-screen TV and cooking facilities. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

Situated on 5 acres of tropical gardens, Cairns Gateway Resort offers free on-site parking and a variety of facilities, just 8 km from Cairns.

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Reef Palms

Three-Star Hotel in Cairns
Avg. price/night: US$117.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews
Close to city centre. Budget accomodation. Clean and comfortable accomodation.
Guest review by
Nicole
Family with young children

Hides Hotel

Three-Star Hotel in Cairns
Avg. price/night: US$90.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews
This place has bags of potential, it just needs some serious investment! The historic 2nd floor is very cool. Location v central and only a tad noisy on a Saturday night, but not enough to keep me up. I was nervous after reading other reviews but honestly for a budget hotel this place was fine, and large rooms. Bag storage available too.
Guest review by
Jessica
Family with young children

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