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These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina. Guests at Cairns Private Apartments enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a spa pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Perfect spot, so close to the wharf. Apt was great, had everything we needed.

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9.1
Superb
1,019 reviews
Price from
€ 163
per night

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Free private parking is available at the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

location and the apartment was perfect with patio

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9.6
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
€ 297
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Really nice owners, perfect location (close to everything), perfectly equipped!

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9.2
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
€ 130
per night

This 5 star two-bedroom self-contained luxury apartment is located on the 7th floor in Northshore Tower, on the waterfront of Cairns Esplanade. The city center of Cairns is only minutes from the property.

spacious excellent amenities great view and location

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
€ 299
per night

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Each unit comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels.

Very nice 2-bedroom appartment. Nice location at tve esplanade. About 30 min waliking from wharf but walk along the esplanade is very nice. Especially wirh a stop at Mudy's Café for a great breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
€ 135
per night

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

Each apartment features a spacious living room which opens onto a balcony or patio with an outdoor setting. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV.

Fantastic accommodations and location. The staff were fantastic. Our favorite place we stayed on a 2.5 week trip to Australia and New Zealand.

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9
Superb
703 reviews
Price from
€ 214
per night

Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy stylish living in the minimalist Waters Edge Apartment Cairns. Each apartment offers home comforts, including 2 bathrooms (one with spa bath), full laundry and ironing facilities, and security intercom. The modern audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi connection complete the picture.

Location prefect for what we were there for

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9.3
Superb
580 reviews
Price from
€ 269
per night

The spacious apartment comes with 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Every single step was easy and accurate. The place was very clean, incredible location and very comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
€ 254
per night

The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

We stayed with the lovely couple in Cairns and can heavily recommend booking your stay with them. You have your own apartment with a cute kitchen with most of the essentials (and then some). Cozy feeling of summer cabin from back home. The house is a short walk / drive away from the center of town. Peaceful and cute place to stay, gentle and cute dog next door and very friendly couple to share travel tips and a bit of chat. Would visit again and so should you!

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9.6
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
€ 89
per night

The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Great location, well appointed with plenty of space inside and out. Pool was fantastic. Direct access to Esplanade walkway space was a real treat.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
€ 229
per night

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  • Cairns Private Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,019 reviews

    These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina.

    Great location, nice view, fantastic space, friendly staff

  • Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns.

    Location, Clean, Very nice set up all the furnitures

  • Jackies City Central Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 119 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, Jackies City Central Apartment provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and city views. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area.

    Beautiful apartment. Everything you will ever need.

  • Cairns Luxury Seafront Apartment
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 115 reviews

    This 5 star two-bedroom self-contained luxury apartment is located on the 7th floor in Northshore Tower, on the waterfront of Cairns Esplanade.

    Perfect location, spacious & all the essentials!!

  • Floriana Villas
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 106 reviews

    Set within 2.5 km of Cairns Station and 2.7 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Floriana Villas offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairns.

    Very clean, spacious, Netflix on tv, comfy beds, quiet

  • Vision Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 704 reviews

    Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

    Wonderful property, excellent facilities and location

  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 580 reviews

    Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Great location, great apartment very roomy felt like home..

  • Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Cairns City
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 500 metres from Cairns Station and 700 metres from Cairns Convention Centre, Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Cairns City offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

    The property was very nice and was very well equipped with everything.

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Motel Nomad
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 270 reviews

    Located in Cairns within 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre and 2.7 km of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

    self catering was very good. Handy kitchen in room

  • JDs Tropical stays
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and The Cairns Civic Theater, JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities.

    i was met at the gate by judy, she was lovely and welcoming....

  • Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6 offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    The apartment is clean and offered all necessary houseware for staying

  • Charming Queeenslander in City Centre
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 800 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater, Charming Queeenslander in City Centre offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Beautiful house, great value for money, lots of lovely goodies in the fridge to welcome us

  • City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops.
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Featuring garden views, City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops. Provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

    Sehr gute Lage, Geschäfte und Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar

  • Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Cairns, near Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre, Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a rooftop pool and...

    Good location, within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shopping centre.

  • Pembroke House - Inner city luxury
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Pembroke House - Inner city luxury is set in Cairns. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

    I loved the spacious lounge room and the swimming pool.

  • Stylish Park View City Apartment 103
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Station and 1.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Stylish Park View City Apartment 103 offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Hotels located in the centre of Cairns

  • Lux Retreat - Sauna pool & prime location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 800 metres from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.3 km from Cairns Station, Lux Retreat - Sauna pool & prime location offers air conditioning.

  • Coastal Chic in Heart of Cairns with Rooftop Pool
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Coastal Chic in Heart of Cairns with Rooftop Pool features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

  • Mountain Air and Modern Flair 'Your Cairns Getaway'
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 1.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 200 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater, Mountain Air and Modern Flair 'Your Cairns Getaway' offers air conditioning.

    Comfortable feeling, heaps of Space, tv in all rooms Amazing location, great city view, privacy, having everything you need in one place.

  • Stylish waterfront apartment
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station and 1.4 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Stylish waterfront apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Seven @Aquarius
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, Seven @Aquarius is situated in Cairns. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a water park.

  • Beautiful Penthouse with Private Rooftop Spa, Gym, TV
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Cairns and only 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Beautiful Penthouse with Private Rooftop Spa, Gym, TV offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • City Centre Unit on The Esplanade
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre and less than 1 km from Cairns Station, City Centre Unit on The Esplanade offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

  • Pool View City Centre Apartment 202
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Set just 1.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Pool View City Centre Apartment 202 offers accommodation in Cairns with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, as well as a lift.

    Well appointed, spacious, great layout, comfortable beds

  • Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews

    Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and tennis court.

    Quiet but convenient location with lively views and plenty of space.

  • Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views offers a patio with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub.

    Location was fantastic and the host is very friendly.

  • Afternoon Delight
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, 500 metres from Cairns Station and 800 metres from Cairns Convention Centre, Afternoon Delight offers air conditioning.

    location is great, apartment is lovely and welcoming

  • Easy Coastal Living in Cairns with Rooftop Pool
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Set in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Easy Coastal Living in Cairns with Rooftop Pool offers air conditioning.

  • 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool is located in Cairns. It is situated 600 metres from Cairns Station and features a lift.

  • 'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Situated in Cairns, 1.7 km from Cairns Station and 2.3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City offers air conditioning.

  • Jackies Studio Apartment
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 147 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Jackies Studio Apartment is set in Cairns. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

    Location was great within 5 minutes of a Coles Shopping Centre

  • 1BR Cairns City Holiday Oasis
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, 1BR Cairns City Holiday Oasis is situated in Cairns. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.

  • Inner City Value
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 26 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Inner City Value is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Location was great and the apartment was very comfortable and well appointed.

  • Cairns City Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 reviews

    Located in the town centre, 5 minutes' walk from the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns City Apartments offers guests an outdoor pool and free BBQ facilities.

    Friend staff, large apartments and a great location.

  • Zion Escapes Cairns City Waters Edge Family Apartment
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 22 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Zion Escapes Cairns City Waters Edge Family Apartment is set in Cairns.

    The unit was wonderful, organized, cleaned and very generous owner😘👍😍

  • Pool View City Centre Apartment 206
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, near Cairns Convention Centre, The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Regional Gallery, Pool View City Centre Apartment 206 features a terrace.

    This was a tidy and comfortable apartment for our family with easy access to undercover parking. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Cairns Aquarius
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 972 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments are ideally located on the beautiful Cairns oceanfront with local restaurants and attractions just a few steps away.

    Great location and can't complain about the vew!

  • Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 383 reviews

    Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments is just 15 minutes’ walk from the heart of Cairns and 10 minutes' walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is provided.

    Location and Facilities and Staff were very welcoming

  • City Terraces Cairns
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 425 reviews

    City Terraces Cairns is conveniently located in the centre of Cairns, just 10-minutes' walk from the famous Esplanade where you will find restaurants, shopping and the Cairns' nightlife.

    The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful

  • Cairns City Oasis King Bed Studio; Pool & BBQ
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring a garden, saltwater pool and pool views, Cairns City Oasis King Bed Studio; Pool & BBQ is located in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Cairns' Tropical Dreams - Breezy Adjacent Units
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 500 metres from Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns' Tropical Dreams - Breezy Adjacent Units offers air conditioning.

  • The Harbour View Condo
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 27 reviews

    Situated in Cairns and only 1.1 km from Cairns Station, The Harbour View Condo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    広くて、きれいで、場所も良かったです。 各部屋があり、風呂やトイレも二ヵ所あったので 年頃の息子とそれぞれ快適に過ごせました。

  • Panoramic views 3BR Cairns City Apartment
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Cairns and only 1.6 km from Cairns Station, Panoramic views 3BR Cairns City Apartment provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Everything! but especially the location and the 2 X balconies to take in the sights

  • Trinity Links Resort
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews

    Set 6.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Trinity Links Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Cairns and has an infinity pool, a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre.

    quiet, 3 bedrooms, lovely pool areas, tennis court

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Apartments that guests love in Cairns

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 972 reviews
    Great location and views; spacious; large, well-equipped kitchen; laundry with clothes airer (and they even had pegs - a rarity!); comfortable beds; clean and modern. Pretty much everything you want or need in a holiday apartment. Way better than the chain hotels we have tried in the area.
    Felicity
    Australia
  • From € 211.13 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews
    Big apartment. Quiet - couldn’t hear other guests. Kitchen well appointed for self catering. Great location - walking distance to all CBD attractions. Would stay here again.
    Rosslyn
    Australia
  • From € 211.13 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews
    Great studio apartment for our time in cairns. Excellent location, very close to town. Kitchen was big and good facilities to cook with.
    Harriette
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,019 reviews
    Lovely clean and modern apartment. Everything you could need included. Amazing view and location.
    Sheriden
    New Zealand
  • From € 211.13 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews
    Great holiday apartment with helpful friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Everything we needed, particularly the kitchen. Comfy bed, quiet room, laundry close by. Great swimming pool - deep and relatively small, with a shallow area for kids. Easy walking distance to shops, promenade, lagoon, boat trips, and buses and trains. Good Internet. Near St Monica's cathedral with fabulous modern stained glass windows.
    Antony
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 reviews
    Large property with plenty of space. Property was clean with all the equipment needed for a self catering apartment. Great location and great value for money
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From € 211.13 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews
    The studio apartment had everything needed to cater for a couple of people. The bed was comfy and the air conditioning worked well. It's near the beach and shops/restaurants all within walking distance. A secure car park and barbeque area make this an ideal place for a break.
    HEATHER
    United Kingdom
  • From € 211.13 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews
    The apartment was very well equipped. Comfortable. Secure parking. Great to have laundry facilities. A flat, short walk to the esplanade and eateries/shops.
    Amanda
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,019 reviews
    Kitchen equipped with everything needed for a short stay, apartment was clean and roomy for 1 person. Airconditioning worked well in the Cairns humidity. Friendly staff member was able to source me a portable fan which helped me considerably.
    Karin
    Australia
  • From € 129.84 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 670 reviews
    Nice bright and fresh apartment. One of the best kitchen's in holiday apartments in Cairns. Well equipped with all the essential utensils you need for self catering.
    Ian
    Australia

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