The Best Five
Star Hotels in Cairns

Luxury Hotel. Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, Rocco, an expansive lagoon pool and private beach, the stunning Eléme Day Spa, functions and events spaces for up to 400 people and a 24-hour fitness centre. This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Centre of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Hospital. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from the property. Most of Riley’s contemporary rooms and suites have spacious balconies. Family rooms have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while suites and rooms have a mix of urban, resort and sea views. Each room features its own Apple iPad control centre complete with healthy living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming, access to hundreds of complimentary movies and box sets, blackout blinds, a rainforest shower head and Nespresso coffee machine with recyclable pods. All public and in-room areas are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy modern dining at Paper Crane restaurant and bar or indulge in 24-hour in-room dining from 6 November, 2018. Greenfields and Rocco, Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, will be open for guests to enjoy at the property from December 2018. You can lounge poolside in a cabana or at Riley’s man-made beach, or do laps in the lap pool. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre at the property. Watch one of 200 free recent release movies or stream straight from your in-room Apple iPad. You can also book your trip to the Reef or beyond from the interactive lobby tour space. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Hip. Comfortable beds. Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from Crystalbrook Flynn. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Romantic. The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access. Shangri-La is located just a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport. The Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and the Pier Shopping Centre are located within 3 minutes’ walking distance. All rooms feature a private balcony overlooking a tropical garden, Trinity Bay or Marlin Marina. Flat-screen satellite TV and comfortable bathrobes and slippers are included. Other features include a laptop safe and minibar. Guests at The Marina Shangri-La can work out at the well-equipped fitness centre They can also make use of the complimentary shoeshine service, or get travel advice from the tour desk. The Backyard is a vibrant, relaxed venue with a distinct local North Queensland personality. The bar staff can share their local area and knowledge. With a choice of seating areas at the bar, on the deck or garden, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the waterfront, watch the boats or relax and take in the marina views and mountain range beyond. The outdoor bar is the service point of the garden area, giving customers a unique outdoor experience year round. The venue features innovative drinks and creative dishes. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Bigelow toiletries. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is 5 minutes’ walk from Cairns Convention Centre, and 15 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport. Pullman Reef Hotel features a rooftop swimming pool, spa pool and sauna. The tour desk can arrange activities such as diving and snorkeling, and day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. The award-winning Tamarind Restaurant features Thai-inspired fusion cuisine. Flinders Bar & Grill offers light meals in a casual setting. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an absolute waterfront location, this property is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Reef Departure Terminal and a 5-minute walk to the CBD and Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers spacious rooms, all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains and rainforests, Trinity Inlet or the vibrant city skyline. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar, or make use of ample soft seating, deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sight-seeing, relax in the hotel's lobby bar - Gin Social - and enjoy the convenience of the hotel’s 2 restaurants with water views. The award-winning Mondo on the Waterfront offers a unique al fresco dining experience right on the water’s edge. Try the famous fajitas or perhaps treat yourself to a decadent Mondo BBQ. Signature restaurant offers diners a more refined menu, with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the flexibility of dining in room, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu, as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items! Cairns Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Great value. 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. Ideally located for a holiday stay, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal is just a few short minutes walk and all other attractions are within very easy reach. Cairns Airport is just a 10-minute drive. Every apartment boasts a large balcony with stunning oceans views, air-conditioned accommodation, and is fully self-contained with well equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. This is the ideal location to enjoy a holiday in Cairns and to relax after a day on the reef. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools, a sauna 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. Guests can relax on the sun loungers by the pool, surrounded by a lovely palm tree garden. There is a tour desk, massage service and BBQ area available for guest use. Vision Apartments are just 100 metres from restaurants, shops and bars. It is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal. Cairns Airport is 7 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Charming. Rooftop pool. Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cairns Convention Centre, The Center of Contemporary Arts and Cairns Regional Gallery. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from Crystalbrook Bailey. Show full description

Holiday Park. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Set amongst 28 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, this award-wining resort features a family friendly water park, plus tennis courts and mini golf. Each accommodation unit includes cooking facilities. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is 7 minutes' drive from Cairns city centre and a local bus service available on the doorstep (fees apply) for guests. It is a 5-minute drive to Cairns Golf Course and 12 minutes’ drive to Cairns Pier. Guests have access to 2 large swimming pools with waterslides, plus 2 spa pools. Free on-site activities include volleyball, badminton, basketball and a children’s adventure playground with jumping pillows. All accommodation includes a private balcony, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Private bathroom facilities and free parking at your door are provided. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area. The largest guest rooms in Cairns at over 40 square metres, beautifully appointed with premium décor, amenities and private balconies with views of the harbour or hinterland. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by tropical gardens. Rejuvenate at the deluxe Vie Spa, offering body scrubs, massages, men's treatments and spa packages, in one of 10 treatment rooms. Coco's Kitchen + Bar offers hot and cold buffet breakfast options and an à la carte dinner menu utilising the region’s best quality produce. The Lobby Bar serves exotic cocktails and delicious light snacks. The Pullman Cairns is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre. Cairns Pier is only 500 metres away. Show full description