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      Cairns 5-Star Hotels

      See 14 top-rated 5-star hotels in Cairns-from waterfront resorts to self-contained apartments with lagoon pools. Compare rates and secure your stay now.

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      Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsHotel
      8.4
      Great3867 total reviews
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      1102 yd from City Center143 yd from Cairns Marlin Marina
      Rooftop PoolHorizon ClubPool Bar
      • Horizon Club exclusive privileges
      • Rooftop pool panoramic views
      • Two World Heritage sites nearby
      FromUS$ 161 /nightSelect
      The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten CollectionHotel
      8.8
      Great1911 total reviews
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      1103 yd from City Center317 yd from Cairns Marlin Marina
      Rooftop PoolBoutique CasinoTamarind Restaurant
      • On-site boutique casino
      • Award-winning Tamarind restaurant
      • Rooftop pool with inlet views
      FromUS$ 180 /nightSelect
      Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortHotel
      8.1
      Great1921 total reviews
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      423 yd from City Center204 yd from Cairns City Library
      Lagoon PoolSwim-up BarKids' Pool
      • Only swim-up bar in Cairns
      • Lagoon pool with sandy beach
      • Tropical chic room decor
      FromUS$ 136 /nightSelect
      Crystalbrook RileyHotel
      8.7
      Great3335 total reviews
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      697 yd from City Center260 yd from Cairns Esplanade
      Lagoon PoolRooftop BarEléme Spa
      • Cairns' highest rooftop bar
      • Lagoon pool and private beach
      • In-room Apple iPad control
      FromUS$ 99 /nightSelect
      Hilton CairnsHotel
      8.4
      Great2753 total reviews
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      1098 yd from City Center165 yd from Cairns Marlin Marina
      Lagoon PoolExecutive LoungeOn-site Spa
      • 2-minute walk to Reef Terminal
      • Award-winning waterfront dining
      • Lagoon-style pool with bar
      FromUS$ 161 /nightSelect
      Crystalbrook FlynnHotel
      8.8
      Great3586 total reviews
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      685 yd from City Center72 yd from Cairns Night Markets
      Glass PoolsEléme SpaBoardwalk Social
      • Glass pools overlooking Esplanade
      • Cash-free hotel operations
      • Footprint Free Stay program
      FromUS$ 135 /nightSelect
      Pullman Cairns InternationalHotel
      8.2
      Great1299 total reviews
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      1002 yd from City Center380 yd from Cairns Marlin Marina
      Grand BallroomVie SpaCoco's Kitchen
      • Largest pillarless ballroom in Cairns
      • Award-winning Vie Spa in Cairns
      • Dedicated pastry chef team
      FromUS$ 130 /nightSelect
      Pacific Hotel CairnsHotel
      8.1
      Great3441 total reviews
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      930 yd from City Center202 yd from Cairns Marlin Marina
      Churrasco RestaurantView PoolGuest Lounge
      • Award-winning Brazilian Churrasco
      • Bespoke Executive Collection rooms
      • Australian-made Pacific Comfort beds
      FromUS$ 75 /nightSelect
      Crystalbrook BaileyHotel
      8.8
      Great3626 total reviews
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      563 yd from City Center65 yd from Cairns City Library
      Outdoor Pool24-Hour FitnessEléme Spa
      • Luxury self-catering apartments
      • Regular art exhibitions on-site
      • Dog-friendly with pet amenities
      FromUS$ 158 /nightSelect
      201 Lake StreetResort
      7.9
      Very good319 total reviews
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      712 yd from City Center399 yd from Cairns Base Hospital
      Outdoor PoolBBQ FacilitiesTropical Gardens
      • Strata-titled rooms with unique decor
      • Lush tropical gardens with palms
      • Outdoor pool with shallow end
      FromUS$ 92 /nightSelect
      Ingenia Holidays Cairns CoconutHoliday park
      9.0
      Perfect944 total reviews
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      3.7 mi from City Center1.2 mi from Cairns Visitor Information Centre
      Water ParkTennis CourtsMini Golf
      • Gold Medal Queensland Tourism Award
      • 28-acre tropical landscaped gardens
      • Family water park with waterslides
      FromUS$ 216 /nightSelect
      Cairns Sheridan HotelHotel
      7.9
      Very good1003 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center1120 yd from Cairns Base Hospital
      Palms RestaurantFree ParkingConference Spaces
      • Fully accessible facilities for all
      • Six conference spaces for 8-200
      • Creative Australian cuisine with local produce
      FromUS$ 117 /nightSelect
      Vision ApartmentsAparthotel
      9.0
      Perfect852 total reviews
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      630 yd from City Center173 yd from Cairns Esplanade
      Saltwater PoolLap PoolFitness Center
      • Fully equipped kitchens and laundry
      • Two swimming pools including lagoon
      • Short walk to Reef Fleet Terminal
      FromUS$ 235 /nightSelect
      Mercure CairnsHotel
      7.5
      Very good821 total reviews
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      283 yd from City Center231 yd from Cairns Electorate Office
      Outdoor PoolSeafood RestaurantTour Desk
      • Locally caught seafood restaurant
      • Interconnecting family suites
      • Landscaped gardens outdoor pool
      FromUS$ 87 /nightSelect
      The Lakes Resort CairnsAparthotel
      7.8
      Very good1043 total reviews
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      1.6 mi from City Center1.1 mi from Cairns Base Hospital
      Tennis CourtLagoon PoolsThai Restaurant
      • Adjacent to Cairns Botanical Gardens
      • Four lagoon-style pools and heated spa
      • 11 acres of lush tropical gardens
      FromUS$ 187 /nightSelect
      North Cove Waterfront SuitesAparthotel
      7.8
      Very good220 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center1068 yd from Cairns Base Hospital
      Saltwater PoolFull KitchensPrivate Balconies
      • Saltwater pool with attached spa
      • Full kitchens and laundry in suites
      • Secure underground parking with lift
      FromUS$ 321 /nightSelect
      Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel OfficialAparthotel
      8.2
      Great583 total reviews
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      253 yd from City Center130 yd from Cairns Central Shopping Centre
      Rooftop PoolRooftop SpaMeeting Room
      • Rooftop pool with panoramic views
      • Apartments with full kitchens
      • Opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre
      FromUS$ 128 /nightSelect
      Cairns AquariusAparthotel
      8.4
      Great951 total reviews
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      648 yd from City Center49 yd from Cairns Esplanade
      Outdoor PoolsTennis CourtPrivate Balconies
      • Self-contained apartments with kitchens
      • Oceanfront on The Esplanade
      • Tennis court and two outdoor pools
      FromUS$ 252 /nightSelect

      Cairns 5-star hotels line the Esplanade and Marina, offering direct access to the Great Barrier Reef departure terminals and the city center. Expect lagoon-style pools, rooftop bars, and casinos-ideal for couples, families, and business travelers. Budgets range from premium resort rates to self-contained apartments with full kitchens for longer stays.

      Top-rated properties include Hilton Cairns, with its absolute waterfront location and lagoon pool, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, featuring a rooftop swimming pool and live music. Shangri-La The Marina provides marina views and a relaxed garden-side restaurant, while Crystalbrook Riley impresses with Cairns' highest rooftop bar, Rocco, and a private beach. For self-catering, Vision Apartments offers two pools and spacious apartments near the Esplanade.