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Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Great new hotel in the town centre, close to everything. Modern, clean and with great personnel.

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8.7
Fabulous
3,750 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. Beautiful property with an excellent location. The staff was very polite and friendly!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,417 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Centre of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Hospital. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from the property. Amar the guy in the reception was very helpful and kind

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8.6
Fabulous
2,705 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

The 5-star Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

All rooms feature a private balcony overlooking a tropical garden, Trinity Bay or Marlin Marina. Flat-screen satellite TV and comfortable bathrobes and slippers are included. Other features include a laptop safe and minibar. The hotel location was perfect- convenient for both Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda village tour pickups. it was also very convenient for a stroll on the Esplanade and its plethora of restaurants and nighttime entertainment. we also ate at The Backyard Restaurant- the dinners were delicious and the staff were outstanding, accommodating several special requests. The rooms were spacious with very comfortable beds, nice bathrooms with ample amenities. They could benefit from food options at the coffee bar if one wants a quick or light breakfast, and the coffee bar should stay open later. The pool was clean annd spacious though the deck might be very tight during high season. Umbrellas and towels for excursions at the front desk were a nice touch.

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8.4
Very good
3,784 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

The largest guest rooms in Cairns at over 40 square metres, beautifully appointed with premium décor, amenities and private balconies with views of the harbour or hinterland. Very easy access to all amenities, friendly and helpful staff, I would highly recommend

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8.2
Very good
1,069 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an absolute waterfront location, this property is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Reef Departure Terminal and a 5-minute walk to the CBD and Cairns Convention Centre. Perfect location. Friendly staff, awesome breakfast

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8.3
Very good
2,428 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Handy to everything, very helpful and friendly staff

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8.9
Fabulous
1,730 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore offers three swimming pools, a luxurious day spa, and a hot tub. With uninterrupted access to the beachfront, guests are just steps from the sand and sea. Each apartment features a private balcony with ocean, garden, or pool views. Free on-site parking is included. The location was fantastic, so close to everything. It was beautiful walking along under the swaying Palm trees in both directions. We had 3 pools to choose from. Our room was located on the top floor, which meant we had an unobstructed view of the main pool and the beautiful entrance, lined with palm and botanical plants. Our apartment was amazing, a home-from-home feel with a huge corner built-in settee. It was clean, tidy, and very well presented. Our bed was so comfy, we had our apartment cleaned and new linens provided without a request to do so. At night, it became a magical Oasis with the night lights enhancing the beauty of everything around it.

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8.7
Fabulous
335 reviews
Price from
US$226
per night

Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a beachfront in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation and a variety of ways to relax. The Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine. Great attention to detail and service. Poolside butler and sorbet. Amazing a la carte breakfast with a view.

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8.9
Fabulous
47 reviews
Price from
US$548
per night

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