Cairns 4-star Hotels

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Popular 4-star hotels in Cairns

These hotels are some of our user’s favorites in Cairns based on booking data. Prices were last updated on May 17, 2026.
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122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. This excellent family-friendly resort provides fun-filled kids weekend and holiday. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2951 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Ideal for a relaxing getaway, family holiday or business trip to Tropical North Queensland, Mantra Esplanade, Cairns offers premium accommodation in a prime location. The swimming lagoon, pier and marina departure points for tours to the Great Barrier Reef are all within walking distance. Mantra Esplanade offers a choice of accommodation ranging from hotel rooms, to self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments. Onsite leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa and fully equipped exercise room.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
2260 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Change of towels is available on request. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
2450 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
2223 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
275-277 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Each apartment provides a dining area and a microwave, plus a furnished balcony and an LED TV with digital channels. Added amenities include a stovetop, a coffee/tea maker, and a dishwasher. Limited housekeeping is available. North Cove Waterfront Suites offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
695 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
12-14 Deauville Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a Smart TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Housekeeping is available on request. Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
232 reviews
Location
8.2 mi from city centre
181 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a steam room. Each apartment boasts a private hot tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Weekly housekeeping is available. 181 The Esplanade offers 21 accommodations with private hot tubs and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
1255 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Cairns

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Cairns.

How much do hotels in Cairns cost?

The average price of a hotel in Cairns has been around $171/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel in Cairns to be around $269/night, a 4-star hotel at $162/night, and a 3-star at $87/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Cairns is January ($128). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is August ($234).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Saturday ($140). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $181.

How much is a hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $59, rising to an average cost of $178, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $89 for a 4-star hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $65/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $65/night. For a 4-star hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $96/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 60 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 60 days ahead was $42 per night.

Cheapest 4-star hotels in Cairns

Discover affordable 4-star hotels in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. 4-star hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $83 per night. Price data was last updated on May 17, 2026
These are the lowest-priced 4-star hotels our users have recently found in Cairns. Prices may vary based on dates selected and hotel location.
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$85
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$88
Avg. per night
6 12 Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$89
Avg. per night
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$92
Avg. per night
63-65 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$106
Avg. per night
6 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$110
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$110
Avg. per night
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$114
Avg. per night
59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
15 Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$126
Avg. per night
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$126
Avg. per night

Other star-rated hotels in Cairns

Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” have the most attractive prices based on their popularity. Price data was last updated on May 17, 2026.
Not set on a 4-star hotel? We’ve got plenty of other options for you to choose from. These are the most popular and best value properties in Cairns based on hotel class.
5 stars
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3 stars
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2 stars and under
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Other accommodations in Cairns

Find deals on places to stay in Cairns that are not hotels. These are just a few of the most popular hostels and vacation rentals in the area. Pricing information was last updated on May 17, 2026.
Looking for something less traditional for your stay? Find the perfect hostel or vacation rental for your trip in Cairns.
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$64
Avg. per night
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$71
Avg. per night
18 Terminus Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$146
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.4 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$150
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$110
Avg. per night
314 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$77
Avg. per night
125-129 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$247
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairns

Explore different areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on May 17, 2026.
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Facts about 4-star hotels in Cairns

Find useful tips and insights about 4-star hotels in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on May 17, 2026.
  • How much does a 4-star hotel in Cairns cost?

    In Cairns, a 4-star hotel typically costs around $162 on average, with prices starting from $93.

  • What is the cheapest 4-star hotel in Cairns?

    The cheapest 4-star hotel in Cairns is Paradise Palms Resort & Country Club, with rates starting at $18 per night.

  • What is the best 4-star hotel in Cairns?

    In Cairns, the best 4-star hotel is The Cyclone Shelter, renowned for its 9.6 user rating and an average price of $96 per night.

  • What month is cheapest to stay in a 4-star hotel in Cairns?

    For budget-conscious travelers visiting Cairns, May is the month with the lowest hotel rates for 4-star accommodations, averaging $111/night.

  • How many days in advance should I book a 4-star hotel in Cairns?

    To maximize your savings on hotels in Cairns, book your 4-star hotel 89 days in advance to take advantage of cheap prices around $50/night.

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