Beach Hotels in Cairns
For those seeking sun, sand, and sea, a beach stay in Cairns offers the perfect coastal retreat. With rooms or villas overlooking crystal-clear waters, these accommodations allow guests to enjoy stunning ocean views right from their doorstep. Whether it's lounging by the beach, engaging in water sports, or simply relaxing to the sound of the waves, a beach stay offers a refreshing escape and the ultimate in seaside relaxation.
Trip.com Featured Beach Hotels in Cairns
1. Hides Hotel
• Travellers appreciate its Tour/Ticket Service, Laundry Service (On-Site), and Taxi booking service.
• Rated 8/10 from 81 guest reviews.
• Only Cairns Museum to 0.08km.
• Price range: AED 267-AED 624.
2. DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
• Guests particularly enjoy the Dry Cleaning, Garden, and Outdoor Furniture.
• Rated 8.8/10 based on 352 reviews.
• Reef Experience is only 0.09km away.
• Price range: AED 608-AED 2,074.
3. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
• Offers Café, Bar, and Meeting Room.
• Rated 8.9/10 based on 277 reviews.
• ZOO TO YOU HQ - Discovery Centre is only 0.09km away.
• Price starts from AED 763 to AED 3,354.
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Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Great
229 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From AED 872
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Parasailing, Sailing
Great
131 reviews
9.1/10
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From AED 634
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Hotel near Cairns City Center,Manunda
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area, Parasailing
Very Good
138 reviews
8.6/10
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From AED 499
53
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Barbecue
Very Good
6 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From AED 126
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Water Park
Very Good
27 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From AED 81
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Very Good
353 reviews
8.8/10
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From AED 631
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Sailing
Good
84 reviews
7.6/10
1 night
From AED 335
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Exclusive Beach Area, Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area
Very Good
118 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From AED 666
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Great
185 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From AED 1,266
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9.0/10
Great
SShenxianshengThe hotel facilities are a bit dated, but it wins on brand and location, right next to the pier. Boarding boats, jet skis, and the Nautilus helicopter 🚁 are all within walking distance, and the night market is also very close. We checked in with three people, and the front desk said that a 15-year-old child would be charged extra for an additional bed. However, the front desk only collected the money and didn't inform housekeeping to add extra slippers and towels. The service awareness needs improvement. When the extra bed was added, the housekeeper moved the main bed in the room, revealing a dirty carpet underneath that hadn't been cleaned in a while. I have to criticize the hotel for this. Neither of these issues should be mistakes made by a Hilton brand.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 795
8.8/10
Very Good
JJ小米I accidentally booked this hotel and found out it was non-cancellable when I tried to cancel, so I had no choice but to stay. Overall, it was okay; the room was a bit small but quite tidy and clean. The front desk staff were very friendly. The restaurant was under renovation during our stay, so we were given vouchers to have breakfast at the hotel across the street. Clearly, for an extra AUD$80 a day, we could have stayed somewhere much better. The hotel hallways had no air conditioning and were very stuffy and hot. However, there was a free coffee machine downstairs with complimentary coffee. The swimming pool looked dirty though, and no one was using it. The location is a bit far from the Reef Terminal, about a 17-minute walk.
Mercure Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 705
8.8/10
Very Good
GGuest UserWe stayed here for a couple of nights. The staff were very welcoming and always willing to help with anything, which was a real positive — truly 5-star service from the team.
Unfortunately, the housekeeping was disappointing. Some cups in the room had lipstick marks on them, and the shower gel bottles appeared to be mostly filled with water rather than gel, although this was rectified immediately after mentioning this to the reception.
The hotel is about a 20-minute walk into town. There is also a bus stop near the hospital with a bus running roughly every hour. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the center, but it only operates at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM, so the schedule is somewhat limited.
There aren’t many dining options nearby other than the hotel restaurant, and the food there was not particularly good. Your best option is to head into town, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The hotel itself feels quite dated and could benefit from renovations. For example, the hairdryer was broken, the sink was cracked, and the shower looked old and worn.
On the positive side, the sheets and towels were clean, and pool/beach towels are provided. The pool/Jacuzzi is clean. Overall, I would recommend staying here and an very happy with my stay.
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 731
8.7/10
Very Good
LlaughlinsThe best location in cairns down stairs walk to marina restaurants all around 5 10 mon walk into town for kore restaurants shopping mall 15mins walk away lagoon outside beach pool within min amazing location cant rate enough . Hotel was nice we had club access which i cant rate highly enough breakfast and afternoon canopies beers wine and some spirts all included had an amazing time cairns was awesome overall. First time visiting cairns wont be the last
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 825
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest User1. **Prime Location:** Situated right on the Cairns Esplanade, it's a mere 2-minute walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal (the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours) and 3 minutes to the Esplanade Lagoon. Restaurants and night markets are plentiful nearby, and a taxi ride to the airport takes about 13 minutes.
2. **Amenities & Experience:** Most modern rooms feature private balconies with city or harbor views. The free Wi-Fi is stable, and the outdoor pool is comfortable. The Bushfire Flame Grill Brazilian BBQ has a great reputation (breakfast/dinner are extra). Paid parking is limited, and street-facing rooms occasionally experience noise.
3. **Service:** There's a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff who can assist with booking Great Barrier Reef/rainforest excursions. Luggage storage is seamless.
4. **Drawbacks:** Parking can be tight during peak season, some bathrooms are a bit dated, and breakfast isn't particularly cheap.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 625
8.3/10
Very Good
SSalted BroadbeansThe unit is adequate for my family of six for a 3-night stay. Basic necessities are generally met, and the overall stay was acceptable. However, there were several maintenance and usability issues that affected comfort. Some air-conditioning remotes were faulty or missing batteries, requiring us to swap between rooms to find working ones. The telephone/RJ45 connection head was also broken and left dangling, with wiring not properly connected, which gave a poor impression of upkeep. In terms of sleeping comfort, the beds are quite soft and the pillows offer very little support. The positioning of the electrical wall outlets behind the bed also made it inconvenient, as we had to shift the bed forward to access the sockets. For kitchen use, it would be helpful to provide basic dishwashing supplies such as a small bottle of dishwashing liquid and a sponge, especially when only a few items are used in the dishwasher. On a positive note, the bathroom facilities are in good condition. Water pressure is strong and hot water is consistently available, which made showers comfortable. Overall, the stay was acceptable, but there is clear room for improvement in maintenance and basic guest amenities.
North Cove Waterfront Suites
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 712
8.2/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserHave to say the best thing for this hotel is its room size, Huge! And water pressure is good.
But pain point is really clear, the WIFI is not working in my room (bad signal), I can only sit in lounge/bar area at the ground floor to get WiFi.
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 539
7.9/10
Good
GGuest UserFront counter were friendly and accommodating. Location was close to everything.
Facilities and grounds were well kept. Just didn’t like having to take used towels down and hand them to reception and exchange for clean ones.
Mantra Trilogy
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 733
7.8/10
Good
AAnonymous UserThe location was excellent. It was close to the ferry terminal, just a few seconds' walk from the Esplanade public pool, two minutes from the night market, and across the street from a supermarket—it was a fantastic location.
However, apart from the location, the only other positives were the water dispenser next to the front desk, the ability to smoke on the balcony, and the ability to watch YouTube and Netflix on the TV in your room.
The only negatives were the sheets and towels, which were unsanitary. The towels were stained and smelled bad, and the sheets smelled damp. The bathroom shower had incredibly weak water pressure, making it take a long time to rinse. The drainage was so poor that I asked the front desk for a replacement, and they fixed it while I was out, which improved it, but I still wish they'd done something about the water pressure. The on-site pool had a jacuzzi, but it wasn't very warm and wasn't very good. While the daytime staff were generally friendly and nice, the elderly man who came at night was overbearing and never smiled, which I found annoying. Having lived in Australia for about a year, I thought my English skills were good enough, but even after listening to him twice I still didn't understand what he was saying, and when I asked him to repeat himself he said ”That's enough,” and then ended the conversation. To be honest, it made me feel uncomfortable.
I remember not being so dissatisfied when I stayed at the nearby Mantra Trilogy a long time ago.
I don't have any plans to go to Cairns for a while, but I don't think I'll choose this hotel again.
Thank you to the staff for your kind assistance.
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 659
7.4/10
CcalifragileThe room facilities are relatively old and the lights are dim.
Slippers and toothbrushes are not provided. Shower gel and shampoo are of poor quality.
The room was on the first floor and there was noise. It should be the sound of the air conditioner engine or other machinery.
The breakfast is simple and does not provide the delicacies of various countries. It only has bread, fruits and some drinks.
A separate deposit of 50 AUD is required upon check-in, or 100 AUD in cash.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromAED 416
FAQs
What are the best Beach hotels in Cairns?
Whether you are travelling to Cairns for business or tourism, Hides Hotel (from AED 267) , DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns (from AED 608) and Pacific Hotel Cairns (from AED 570) are some of the best recommendations for your stay.
How much is the average rate for Beach hotels in Cairns?
For Beach hotels in Cairns, the average price on weekdays is AED 1,023, and the average price on weekends (Friday - Saturday) is AED 1,025.
Which Beach hotels in Cairns offer a gym or fitness centre?
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns (from AED 608), Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from AED 763) and Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre (from AED 326) offer a gym or fitness centre.
Which Beach hotels in Cairns offer breakfast?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from AED 763), Hilton Cairns (from AED 753) and Pullman Cairns International (from AED 589) offer delicious breakfast to start your day.
Which Beach hotels in Cairns provide spa services?
Pullman Cairns International (from AED 589) and Alivio Hotel Cairns (from AED 478) are popular hotels with spa services.
What deals are available for Beach hotels in Cairns?
Trip.com provides various promotions and discounts for Beach hotels. You can check the promotions page to see the latest hotel promotions on Trip.com.
Beach hotels in Cairns information
| Total properties | 27 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 4,271 |
| Lowest price | AED 453 |
| Highest price | AED 6,350 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | AED 1,025 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | AED 1,023 |
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