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3 Star Hotels in Cairns, Queensland

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31 Jul - 2 Aug
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7 Aug - 9 Aug

Our top choices for Cairns 3-star hotels

Terrace/patio

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing, great location"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hides Hotel Cairns
Fountain

Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.0 out of 10, Good, (573 reviews)
"Just a super simple clean place to stay. Close enough to everything you need. The pool was lovely to have especially when it was warmer. Would benefit from an update at some stage."
Australia
Joshua
Hotel Tropiq
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
5.2 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff."
United States
Wendy
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Oceanfront Cairns
King Room with Spa | View from room

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Heritage Cairns
Terrace/patio

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Bay Village Tropical Retreat
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (785 reviews)
"I had a great time staying at the hotel, Cassandra the receptionist was so nice and helpful!"
Australia
Kimberley
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Bay Village Tropical Retreat
BBQ/picnic Area

Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
6.2 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"Loved the small balcony attached to the room. Also, I loved the pool area and bbq aswell."
Australia
Alice
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Reception

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Yes good"
United States
Tara
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Cairns Queens Court
Twin Room, Balcony

Cairns City Sheridan

Cairns City Sheridan
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
6.0 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"Centrally located budget hotel with pool"
Australia
Gina
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Cairns City Sheridan
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (805 reviews)
"Been to coconut cairns with the whole family 2-3x, and it never disappoints 😎"
Australia
Alster
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (655 reviews)
"Everything was terrific. "
Australia
Nicole
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Outdoor pool

Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"Fan switch was broken, so it was almost impossible to change it or turn it off. Photo of property in Expedia was very misleading, in terms of location, surroundings and how everything seemed new or polished within the room. Not enough cups, plates and no screens for windows to stop bugs. Again, very misleading. Properties must be shown as they are."
Australia
Pablo
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Motel Nomad Cairns
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (206 reviews)
"The host had really good communication leading up to our stay and was friendly and helpful throughout, including when we met her at Lake Central. Fairly basic room and amenities, but the location was really great."
Australia
Cath
Lake Central
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (883 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Reef Palms Motel
Beach nearby

Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Walking distance to water front and restaurants."
Australia
Melissa
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Coral Tree Inn
Outdoor pool

Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Aspect Central
Outdoor pool

Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
Australia
Prodromos
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Trinity Collective
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Excellent location. Lovely spacious 1 bed apartment. Comfortable bed, I slept really well. Good AC. Really enjoyed my stay at Il Palazzo"
United Kingdom
Deborah
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Basic Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Tropical Queenslander

Tropical Queenslander
3.5 star property
Cairns North
6.4 out of 10, (349 reviews)
"Manager was efficient and very helpful."
United States
Matthew
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Tropical Queenslander
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (101 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Oasis Inn Cairns

Oasis Inn Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
"Convenient location to airport happy with hotel"
Australia
Alan
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Oasis Inn Cairns
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Cairns and related destinations

The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef offers boat tours where you'll spot vibrant coral and sea turtles just below the surface. Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest nearby, where guided walks reveal cassowaries and swimming holes locals recommend for cooling off.

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A beach with palm trees and a stone pathway leading to the water.

Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good
"We’re only there one night and it did the job"
Layla 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns