Cairns offers a selection of resorts that put you close to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Whether you want to stay near the airport or in a quiet, garden setting, these properties provide practical amenities like outdoor pools, free parking, and family rooms. Budgets vary, but many resorts offer mid-range rates with options for self-catering apartments and extra touches like tea and coffee makers in every room.
For a central location, 201 Lake Street sits in Cairns' central business district, just off the Esplanade, with contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments and a tour desk for planning reef trips. Palm Royale Cairns surrounds you with 2.5 acres of tropical gardens, a lagoon-style pool, and a lap pool, all a 10-minute drive from the city center. Cairns Gateway Resort, located 8 km from Cairns, features a resort-style pool with a waterfall and is close to the Bayview Heights Golf Club. For a more secluded stay, Cairns Rainforest Retreat is an adults-only resort with an infinity pool and mountain views, ideal for couples seeking quiet. Airport access is easy from all these properties, and some offer a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals.