Hotels in Cairns

Find the best Cairns hotel for your dates, by price or preference

Compare hotel deals across hundreds of providers, all in one place

Look out for Cairns hotels with free cancellation or excellent ratings

Trusted Cairns hotel providers

See all hotels in Cairns

View more hotels
All taxes and fees included
View more hotels

Find a Cairns hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the lines at the top Cairns attractions by staying close to them.

Fast facts

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.
Highest-rated hotelTravellers Oasis – 5
Cheapest month to bookFebruary
Average 4-star hotel price$115 per night
Average 5-star hotel price$198 per night
Need some inspiration on where to stay? Top rated cheap hotels in Cairns include Travellers Oasis, Crystalbrook Bailey and The Benson Hotel based on user reviews. Skyscanner hotels is a fast, free and simple way to organize your stay. In a few clicks you can easily search, compare and book your Cairns accommodation by clicking directly through to the hotel or travel agent website. No fees are added to your stay by booking with us. To get started, simply add your chosen travel dates to the search box above and let us find cheap hotel deals for you. Or alternatively, select from the hotel options above.

Finding cheap hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in February is 26°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $36 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $39 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $240 per night, and the average price on weekends is $227. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 4.1km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $73 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $48 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $112 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $63 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $212 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $108 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is February, with an average price of $145 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to $279 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is $210 per night, which is around 1% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Crystalbrook Bailey, and Coral Tree Inn.