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Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront family-friendly hotels

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.
A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a body of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

1. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.063.362
Rp2.269.698 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a view of a marina.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Splash into family fun at this waterfront hotel with both adult and kids' pools just steps from the marina.
Rp2.758.176
Rp3.033.994 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.
An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including a Woolworths store, palm trees, and distant mountains.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

3. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.940.088
Rp2.940.088 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Mantra Esplanade
A tattoo artist working on a client's tattoo in a room with colorful murals and a window.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A modern indoor space with a central staircase, multiple levels, and a dining area with green chairs and tables.

4. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.750.165
Rp3.025.181 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.
A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.
A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.275.275
Rp2.502.802 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
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.

6. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.134.692
Rp2.348.161 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A hotel pool area with a sandy beach, lounge chairs, and a large inflatable pool float.
An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.
A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
  • Splash into family fun at this luxury resort with tropical pools, kids' activities, and just a short walk to the beach.
Rp2.242.508
Rp2.466.759 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A large chessboard set up outdoors with lounge chairs and umbrellas in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area and a view of the sea.
A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a calm body of water with boats and mountains in the distance.

8. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Seaside family escapes await at this Cairns hotel with an outdoor pool, kids' amenities, and wildlife adventures steps away.
Rp1.956.186
Rp2.151.805 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hilton Cairns
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
Two hands holding champagne glasses against a scenic backdrop of a lake and mountains.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

9. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
  • Tranquil family sanctuary with a rooftop pool, wildlife adventures just steps away, and luxurious rooms for the ultimate holiday together.
Rp3.210.447
Rp3.531.492 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the sea, palm trees, and mountains.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.252.301
Rp2.477.531 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Tropical North Waterfront

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Tropical North Waterfront

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.940.088
Rp2.940.088 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Mantra Esplanade
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 marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.758.176
Rp3.033.994 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.750.165
Rp3.025.181 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
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.

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.134.692
Rp2.348.161 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
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.
A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp1.956.186
Rp2.151.805 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hilton Cairns
Pool
An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.
A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.242.508
Rp2.466.759 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.
A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns Central Business District
Rp3.340.474
Rp3.674.511 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
BreakFree Royal Harbour
A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.
A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.
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.

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.044.215
Rp2.248.636 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Benson Hotel
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
Rp3.210.447
Rp3.531.492 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.
A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.
A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.252.301
Rp2.477.531 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Tropical North Waterfront

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.063.362
Rp2.269.698 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.940.088
Rp2.940.088 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Mantra Esplanade
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 marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.758.176
Rp3.033.994 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.750.165
Rp3.025.181 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
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.

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.134.692
Rp2.348.161 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
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.
A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Rp1.956.186
Rp2.151.805 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hilton Cairns
Pool
An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.
A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.242.508
Rp2.466.759 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.
A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns Central Business District
Rp3.340.474
Rp3.674.511 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
BreakFree Royal Harbour
A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.
A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.
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.

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Rp2.044.215
Rp2.248.636 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Benson Hotel
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
Rp3.210.447
Rp3.531.492 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
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Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location, walking distance to most things :) Pool is beautiful, pool bar drinks/food options are great! Staff were helpful & happy everyday :) View from room was AMAZING, my request was met! Can’t wait to be back, relaxing holiday:)"
Stephanie 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good
"Clean"
Sanita 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Mantra Esplanade
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very lovely! Great location and spacious room."
Ben 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, premium feeling overall even though it would benefit from a renovation. Swimming pool is nice but I would suggest to add some shaded area. Breakfast was good."
ANDREA 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Pullman Cairns International
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great, smart TV worked fine, room was quiet, great location, staff were friendly and helpful. The kitchen and laundry were features I didn’t. And it was great having a Woolworths Supermarket right next door."
Jim 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Tropical North Waterfront like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Tropical North Waterfront is a good choice. There are some entertaining activities that you and the family might enjoy. Arrange a flight into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Tropical North Waterfront?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the children include Hilton Cairns and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
How many family hotels will I be able to find in Tropical North Waterfront?
Expedia has 7 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Tropical North Waterfront.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Tropical North Waterfront?
The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Tropical North Waterfront?
Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Tropical North Waterfront. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.