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A tattoo artist working on a client's tattoo in a room with colorful murals and a window.

A modern indoor space with a central staircase, multiple levels, and a dining area with green chairs and tables.

A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

P10,522

P11,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this waterfront hotel with both adult and kids' pools just steps from the marina.

P11,619

P12,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a body of water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

3. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P7,796

P8,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

Exterior

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

4. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

P9,019

P9,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A view of a coastal area with a clear sky, a body of water, and a mountain in the distance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

P9,137

P10,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

The entrance of a building with a sign reading "mantra esplanade."

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

6. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

P11,531

P11,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel pool area with a sandy beach, lounge chairs, and a large inflatable pool float.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this luxury resort with tropical pools, kids' activities, and just a short walk to the beach.

P9,454

P10,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Kids splash at the outdoor pool while parents soak up ocean views on the terrace, just minutes from Cairns Esplanade.

P7,014

P7,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Cairns

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P11,619

P12,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P10,430

P11,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P8,406

P9,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P6,527

P7,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

P7,014

P7,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

P11,036

P12,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

P6,942

P7,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

P7,405

P8,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

P13,350

P14,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

P6,299

P6,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Cairns

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P6,527

P7,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P11,619

P12,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

P6,942

P7,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P8,406

P9,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

P7,014

P7,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P10,430

P11,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

P7,405

P8,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

P11,036

P12,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

P6,299

P6,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

P8,046

P8,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Location is close to reef terminal and restaurants. Room.was large , clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The cafe breakfast staff provided excellent service. We had a very pleasant stay here. Highly recommended this hotel"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Hotel was a great location, pool and breakfast. Air-conditioned was poor on some nights. Not sure if I could stay there in summer."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms. Guests lounge with coffee/tea making. Very helpful staff. Will store luggage. Have great photographic art of a local photographer that I know."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to arrive and unwind and settle in. Always very friendly and accommodating staff. Great gym nearby. We always come back !!!"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here several times Parking easy Clean, comfortable room Would prefer a proper fridge and a microwave in my room Staff always pleasant and helpful"

Frequently asked questions

What's Cairns like for family-friendly vacations?

The welcoming destination of Cairns is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The rafting, swimming spots, and walking trails are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Take to the air and fly into Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center.

What's the best accommodation for families in Cairns?

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Hilton Cairns and Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Cairns?

Expedia has 24 hotels in Cairns that are great for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Cairns?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Cairns?

While you and your family are staying in Cairns, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.

What's the best way for us to get around Cairns?

If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station, or Redlynch Station. Cairns might not have many public transportation choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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