Must-see hotels in Cairns & Far North Queensland

  • Fitzroy Island Resort

    Cairns

    This resort's tropi-cool accommodation ranges from sleek studios, suites and beachfront cabins through to luxurious apartments; the apartments and suites…

  • Bloomfield Beach Camp

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This super relaxed camping ground just north of Ayton village is a great budget overnighter and there are also cabins, raised safari tents and a self…

  • Kuranda Rainforest Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This well-tended park lives up to its name, with grassy campsites enveloped in rainforest. Basic but cosy budget rooms open onto a tin-roofed timber deck,…

  • Sarayi

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    White, bright and perfectly located among a grove of melaleucas across from the beach, Sarayi is a wonderful, affordable choice for couples, families and…

  • Lake Placid Tourist Park

    Cairns

    A mere 15-minute drive from the city centre, but far enough away to revel in rainforesty repose, this delightful spot overlooks the aptly named Lake…

  • Rainforest Hideaway

    Cape Tribulation

    This colourful B&B, consisting of one room in the main house and a separate cabin, was single-handedly built by its owner, artist and sculptor ‘Dutch Rob’…

  • Cairns Colonial Club

    Cairns

    A stalwart on the Cairns accommodation map since 1986, this Queenslander-style resort has a little something for everyone; families, businessfolk and solo…

  • Gilligan's Backpacker's Hotel & Resort

    Cairns

    Huge and central, Gilligan's is a loud, proud, party-hardy flashpacker resort, where all four- to 10-bed dorms have bathroom and most have balcony. Higher…

  • Sanctuary Palm Cove

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    At the northern end of the strip, just a hop, skip and jump from the beach, Sanctuary's enticing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are head-turners…

  • Harbour Lights

    Cairns

    This collection of slick self-contained apartments overlooks the marina from its prime position above the Reef Fleet Terminal. Take in the splendid views…

  • Atherton Blue Gum B&B

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Perched high on Hallorans Hill overlooking Atherton town and surrounding farmlands, this welcoming two-storey timber-pole home is a relaxing base for…

  • The Billabong Kuranda

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Cheap camp sites, a remote-feeling bush location and a social open-sided bar restaurant overlooking the namesake billabong make this a great retreat for…

  • Bloomfield Escape

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The cosy individual timber cabins here offer a touch of luxury in a remote beach location. Each has satellite TV, soft beds and private balcony with…

  • Caravella Backpackers

    Cairns

    Caravella nicely blurs the lines between backpacker hostel and budget guesthouse – if you don't want a dorm bed there's a good range of clean, private…

  • Eden House Retreat

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Set among gardens behind a historic homestead in the village centre, these atmospheric cottages come with raised beds, free breakfast hampers and…

  • Malanda Falls Caravan Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Beside the falls that give it its name, this serene caravan park is well-run and beautifully maintained with shady riverside sites and a large grassed…

  • Martinique on Macrossan

    Port Douglas

    This terracotta boutique block contains lovely tiled one-bedroom apartments, each with a small kitchenette, a private balcony, colourful accents and…

  • Pacific Hotel

    Cairns

    In a prime location at the southern-end start of the Esplanade, this iconic hotel has been lovingly maintained and refurbished with fresh, modern…

  • Home Rule Rainforest Lodge

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    You won't find dozens of motorhomes cheek-by-jowl here. Home Rule Rainforest Lodge is a luxuriantly spacious rural property at the end of a rugged 3km…

  • Hibiscus Resort & Spa

    Port Douglas

    Balinese influences such as teak furnishing and fixtures and plantation shutters – plus the occasional Buddha and the leafy garden pools – give this…

  • Peppers Beach Club & Spa

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Peppers turns it on inside and out with luxury spa rooms, an enormous sand-edged lagoon pool (with swim-up bar), waterfall pool or the secluded leafy…

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

    Cairns

    You'll find some of Cairns' finest rooms and best service in this five-star hotel atop the casino complex in the heart of the city. It offers a variety of…

  • Castaway's

    Cairns

    Castaway's, operating here for more than 25 years, is an intimate and very friendly hostel with a sociable pool and barbecue area, no-bunk dorms and a…

  • Shangri-La

    Cairns

    Towering over the marina, this is one of Cairns' swishest hotels. All stylishly appointed rooms and suites have private balcony; if you have cash to…

  • Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

    Cairns

    If you're travelling with kids and don't mind being a bit out of town (8km), this holiday park is a destination unto itself. It has a massive water park,…

  • Fairyland House

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    With a vegan raw-food restaurant, tarot readings, yoga classes, abundant fruit garden and wellness workshops, this bush retreat is about as 'Kuranda' as…

  • Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa

    Port Douglas

    A most luxurious five-star with lush tropical gardens and a lake-sized lagoon pool, near the southern end of Four Mile Beach. Rooms range from spa studios…

  • Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    These professionally managed luxury apartments benefit from a quiet position on the southern end of Trinity's spectacular beach. Apartments range in size…

  • Mantra Aqueous on Port

    Port Douglas

    You can't beat the central town location of this resort with rooms and apartments arranged around four individual pools. The pricier ground-floor rooms…

  • Tinaroo Lake Resort

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    All of these luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom townhouse apartments have balconies overlooking the lake, full kitchens and laundries. The attached Lodge…

  • Bay Village Tropical Retreat

    Cairns

    Sleek, shiny and ever-so-slightly removed from the Cairns hubbub, this complex offers large, cool apartments (one to three bedrooms) and spacious serviced…

  • Reef Retreat

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This delightful boutique property has a rightful reputation for excellent service. In a peaceful forested setting around a shaded pool, the well…

  • Villa Marine

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Friendly owner Peter makes you feel at home in his collection of nine retro, single-storey self-contained apartments arranged around a pool and garden,…

  • Noah Beach Campground

    Cape Tribulation

    The only national park campground close to Cape Trib, Noah Beach is heavily subscribed over the dry season and it's mandatory to prebook anyway. There are…

  • Hotel Cairns

    Cairns

    There’s a tropical charm to this bone-white boutique hotel, built in traditional Queenslander 'plantation' style with a lovely palm-filled garden and pool…

  • Pink Flamingo

    Port Douglas

    Flamboyantly painted rooms, private walled courtyards and a groovy al-fresco pool-bar make the Pink Flamingo Port Douglas’ hippest gay-friendly digs. With…

  • Coconut Grove

    Port Douglas

    Port's most central luxury apartment complex is right in the thick of the action. The 33 one- to three-bedroom apartments on three levels are thoroughly…

  • Cape Tribulation Camping

    Cape Tribulation

    Myall Beach is just steps away from this lovely laid-back campground. Grassy sites are fairly well spaced, facilities are good (unless you want a pool)…

  • Cairns Sharehouse

    Cairns

    For those planning to stick around in Cairns for a month or more to work, dive or study, get in touch with Cairns Sharehouse. It manages rooms and…

  • Allumbah Pocket Cottages

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The six delightful heritage cottages here are self-contained and fitted out with modern amenities, spa bath and kitchenette. Each has a wood heater and…