The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Esplanade in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Esplanade

Warren

Rp2.740.393

Rp3.014.432 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Taylor

Rp3.199.036

Rp3.518.940 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 0.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jason

Rp2.744.414

Rp3.018.855 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

JoHanna

Rp2.402.677

Rp2.642.945 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

vicki

Rp2.275.275

Rp2.502.802 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by a marina with boats.

A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

David

Rp2.206.923

Rp2.427.615 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Paul

Rp2.754.886

Rp3.030.375 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Cairns Esplanade

Larry

Rp1.581.253

Rp1.739.378 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Esplanade

ellen

Rp2.293.216

Rp2.522.538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Sara T

Rp2.711.274

Rp2.711.274 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Esplanade

Craig

Rp2.534.004

Rp2.787.404 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jean

Rp2.972.008

Rp3.269.209 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.7 km from Cairns Esplanade

Michelle

Rp3.772.340

Rp4.149.574 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Esplanade

Suzanne

Rp2.239.833

Rp2.463.816 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

15. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Catherine

Rp2.249.517

Rp2.474.469 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Sogand

Rp2.281.750

Rp2.509.925 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

Kalin

Rp2.268.003

Rp2.494.828 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Giannina

Rp3.243.403

Rp3.243.403 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

James

Rp2.242.192

Rp2.466.411 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jim

Rp2.036.949

Rp2.240.644 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Esplanade

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good

"Clean"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Very lovely! Great location and spacious room."

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Nice sized room and very spacious bathroom. Close to the esplanade and all the tour pick ups we did."

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Obviously undergoing renovation the complex was a bit untidy and inconsistent. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was definitely in need of upgrade but it was clean, comfortable and fine for our overnight needs. Really could have done with a microwave and two pillows for each person. Otherwise no complaints."

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Extraordinary!!,!!"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay on the outskirts of the CBD. Ocean view with balcony. The bathroom configuration was a little weird, but overall the apartment is clean and spacious."

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good

"We weren’t able to check in early as fully booked but at least we could eat lunch by the pool. Our room was large and a renovated bathroom with full kitchen yoo. We had a king bed each!"

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

8/10 Good

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Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

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The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Esplanade?

Cairns Esplanade is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 420 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Cairns Esplanade?

Adjacent to Cairns Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Cairns Esplanade?

Expedia has 420 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Esplanade.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Esplanade, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Cairns Esplanade.

What can I see and do near Cairns Esplanade?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach.

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Our top choices for Cairns Esplanade hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

20. The Benson Hotel

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Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey

The Oceanfront Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Museum

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Hotel Casino

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