accommodation in cairns and the tropical north queensland region
Accommodation in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland is plentiful and diverse. All types of traveller are catered for throughout the city and the Cairns Northern Beaches.
Nestled between two World Heritage-listed areas, the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a vibrant hub to base yourself on your next holiday.
View accommodation options in one of the following locations:
Cairns
The heart of the Far North Queensland. Combines relaxed tropical lifestyle with loads of adventure.
Palm Cove
The “Spa Capital of Australia” has one of Australia’s most picturesque beaches and the quaintest little village atmosphere.
Port Douglas
Relaxed seaside village ambience blends superbly with the vibrant atmosphere of tropical style and sophistication.
Yorkeys Knob
Delightful beach north of Cairns has everything to offer visitors — safe swimming beaches, restaurants, accommodation and friendly locals.
Trinity Beach
The locals’ favourite beach in Cairns. Relaxed tropical setting which gives an ambience rarely found elsewhere.
Clifton Beach
Only 15 minutes from the airport, Clifton Beach offers an ideal base for visitors who wish to visit the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands.
Cairns Beaches
Tropical north beach holiday accommodation in a quiet location where you can meet the locals.
Cairns Highlands
The Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands) is a combination of lush wet tropical rainforests, sweeping Savannah Lands and vast outback desert.
Daintree & Cape Trib
World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature in the world.
Mission Beach
Whether you are looking for absolute beachfront, a backpacker’s hostel, caravan park or family motel, there is something for everyone.
Islands
of the Great Barrier Reef
The islands serve as tools to explore the underwater depths of The Great Barrier Reef but are alluring attractions in their own right.
It is amazing how this flourishing city of 125,000 inhabitants has such a diverse range of accommodation to offer all year round. Whatever style of accommodation you are looking for it can be found in Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove, the Cairns Beaches or Daintree Rainforest — each destination has got it all; adventure, excitement, scenery, romance... or just relaxation.
The holiday of a lifetime will start just before you land in Cairns. From the plane, watch through your window (tip: try to get a window seat!) — first, the amazing Great Barrier Reef, followed by the dense vegetation, the rivers, and finally the mangroves around Cairns.
At the airport you will be welcomed by various tropical bird songs that will remind you that you have arrived in paradise.
Cairns accommodation options are well represented by international big-name hotels including Hilton, Mirvac, Holiday Inn, Rydges, Quality Hotels, Comfort Inn, Best Western, the Stella Group and many of the different Accor brands. The same quality accommodation most have come to expect from these brands of hotel can be found in Cairns, however in addition to their name and quality, most also have spectacular views across the Coral Sea and breathtaking mountains which surround the Cairns region.
Cairns’ holiday apartments, which are similar to condominiums in America or apartments in Japan, are becoming the preferred accommodation option for families and groups as they provide flexible and affordable accommodation, and are often found in smaller accommodation complexes. In the Cairns area, the apartments are designed for the tropical lifestyle. Holiday apartments come in many varieties, but you can expect all to have the basic modern conveniences you would find at home. These modern self-contained apartments help to keep the restaurant spending to a minimum when on holiday. Laundry and baths are an added bonus. It is important to note that unless otherwise specified, holiday apartments are generally serviced weekly. If you require a daily service, it is important to specify that at the time of booking.
Cairns and the Tropical North regions are known for their ‘cocktails by the pool’, swaying palm trees on a balmy night, and getting a suntan, and Cairns’ accommodation properties certainly live up to this image of paradise! A selection of resorts have many different room types, and you may be quite surprised that most resorts have budget or motel accommodation available, while still being able to use the full resort facilities. Cairns resorts also have a wide range of luxury apartments and penthouse suites. Honeymooners often opt for the more luxurious options at resorts and you may be lucky enough to come across romantic accommodation packages inclusive of bubbly, chocolates, massages, robes and a spa bath!
