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Three-Star Hotels in Cairns

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The best three-star hotels in Cairns

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Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

E
Elina
From
United States
Very welcoming owners who were willing to give recommendations for our time in Cairns! Great pool, grill and quiet areas to relax. The room's were clean besides being hot without the AC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Price from
US$73.27
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

R
Ryan
From
Canada
Great hostel in Cairns, would stay again. Gym access is a big plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews
Price from
US$83.88
1 night, 2 adults

Coral Tree Inn

Hotel in Cairns

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

S
Sabina Donescu
From
Romania
very friendly. they emailed me about a forgotten good in the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,309 reviews
Price from
US$112.57
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Cairns

Cairns

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

J
Jans Pool Antony
From
Chile
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, the facilities were clean and comfortable, and everything was well-organized. A special thank you to Carmen and Javi at the reception — they were incredibly kind, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable, offering great tips and assistance whenever I needed it. I truly appreciate their warm hospitality and will definitely recommend this place to other travelers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,760 reviews
Price from
US$49.23
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns City Motel

Cairns

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

H
Hana
From
Czech Republic
Clean room, quiet place, close to the center.. I would like to thank the lady at the reception for helping me call and pay for the transfer to the airport. She was very nice and helpful thank you for a nice stay with you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
US$93.78
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns City Sheridan Motel

Cairns

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre.

P
Passi
From
0
The location was great. Close to town and facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1,761 reviews
Price from
US$113.90
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Tropiq

Hotel in Cairns

Situated 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

T
TrischiaFalzon
From
Malta
Everything was great. The staff were really nice and helpful, and the facilities were convenient. We also had parking in the property, so that was a plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,256 reviews
Price from
US$86.28
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns

Cairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking.

T
Tom
From
Canada
We enjoyed the swimming pool. The air conditioning in the room worked well. The location was OK - only about a 3 block walk to the waterfront. At sunset we could watch the flying foxes going by. We originally booked for two nights and then decided to stay for five. We couldn't extend the original booking on booking.com, so we made a separate one for the additional 3. The hotel was able to amalgamate the two bookings so that we could have the same room for all five nights. And we ended up with a big room with a full size fridge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,229 reviews
Price from
US$84.01
1 night, 2 adults

Hides Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodation, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

R
Raquel
From
Spain
Great location, close to all the interest points. Clean and big room, with a comfy bed. Staff was great and friendly, super helpful before and upon arrival. They assisted us nicely with our tours and everything we needed for our weekend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,364 reviews
Price from
US$90.52
1 night, 2 adults

Reef Palms

Cairns

Located 200 metres from the Esplanade and offering free Wi-Fi, Reef Palms offers self-contained studio and apartments, plus a swimming pool with recreational spa, barbecue area and full laundry...

A
Annette
From
New Zealand
The staff were helpful, caring and kind. Good communication, and helpful to tourists. Enjoyed having a machine on-site that dispensed drinks, water, snack bars, chips & milk for your room no matter the hour. Thanks folks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,653 reviews
Price from
US$104.62
1 night, 2 adults
All three-star hotels in Cairns

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Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

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Save money on three-star in Cairns and nearby – budget options available

  • Mad Monkey Central

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

    Kick back and enjoy a refreshing drink at our outdoor bar, serving up budget-friendly sips including locally brewed Coral Sea beer – perfect for those chilled pre-drinks to easily meet other...

    From US$84.93 per night
  • Mad Monkey Waterfront

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

    You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

    From US$64.56 per night
  • Cairns Motor Inn

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, within 1.6 km of Cairns Station and 2.6 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Motor Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    From US$96.39 per night
  • Tropical Queenslander

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.

    From US$94.43 per night
  • Oasis Inn Apartments

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews

    Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

    From US$98.47 per night
  • Motel Nomad

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

    Located in Cairns within 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre and 2.7 km of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

    From US$107.26 per night
  • Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    This 4-star hotel offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Offering easy access to the city centre, it is just 15 minutes' drive to Cairns Airport and 10 minutes' drive to the city centre.

    From US$112.56 per night
  • Lake Central Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews

    Lake Central Cairns provides rooms in Cairns near The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Aquarium.

Great access to the city centre. Check these three-star hotels in Cairns and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews

    Bay Village Tropical Retreat is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

    From US$120.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

    From US$131.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

    Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

  • Inner City Value

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Inner City Value is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Royal Palm Villas

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Royal Palm Villas is a property with a pool with a view, located in Cairns, within just 1.8 km of Cairns Station and 1.1 km of The Cairns Civic Theater.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a saltwater pool, pool view and a patio, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments is set in Cairns.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

  • Coral Reef Resort

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Coral Reef Resort is set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 3.8 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

Enjoy breakfast in Cairns and nearby

  • Boasting a terrace, Pacific Cay motel is set in Cairns North in the Queensland region, 1.6 km from Cairns Station and 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Edge Hill, 4.8 km from Cairns Station and 5.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Retro Studio Charm in Edge Hill offers air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

    Located less than 5 km from Cairns city centre, First City Caravilla offers holiday cabins with flat-screen TV and cooking facilities. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews

    Situated on 5 acres of tropical gardens, Cairns Gateway Resort offers free on-site parking and a variety of facilities, just 8 km from Cairns.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$117.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,653 reviews
    Close to city centre. Budget accomodation. Clean and comfortable accomodation.
    Guest review by
    Nicole
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$90.52
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,364 reviews
    This place has bags of potential, it just needs some serious investment! The historic 2nd floor is very cool. Location v central and only a tad noisy on a Saturday night, but not enough to keep me up. I was nervous after reading other reviews but honestly for a budget hotel this place was fine, and large rooms. Bag storage available too.
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    Family with young children