The 10 Best Last Minute Accommodation in Cairns 2023

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

USD 172

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USD 171

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USD 159

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418 reviews

#1 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“The Novotel Resort, Cairns is well located within just 10 minutes walk of happening place such as Esplanade and Night Market. The rooms are well appointed and toilet had excellent quality dispenser for shampoo...”
“My husband and I visited Cairns and stayed elsewhere, one morning we needed an earlier breakfast than our hotel offered do we enquired at the Novotel Oasis. A wonderful lady called Mel, gave us a complete rundown…”

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

USD 162

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USD 137

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3,464 reviews

#2 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Due to travel changes we needed a last minute hotel in Cairns and decided on the Shangri-La, mostly because of its location.”
“Stepping into our Horizon Twin room, we find—oh, dear—twin single beds. One would expect at least double beds. Apart from this, the room is spacious, with a lounge area, and the view of the Boardwalk and Marina…”

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

USD 212

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USD 211

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USD 196

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2,573 reviews

#3 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Our checkin was perfect even though we added our daughter last minute.”
“Stayed for a long weekend and wish I could have stayed longer The staff were so lovely, the rooms were so clean Amenities were great and it was central to so many things The casino is fun and we got free…”

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Hilton Cairns

USD 179

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USD 178

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USD 158

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3,164 reviews

#4 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Stayed here for 4 nights on a tour around the country, really lovely hotel. Room was fantastic, overlooking the water with a lovely balcony. I also found the room cleaning and comfort to be a very high standard...”

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Park Regis City Quays

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1,254 reviews

#5 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Best thing was service from reception, booked at the last minute online, late on Friday afternoon, and everything was done swiftly within about 20 minutes, even less.”
“Last minute relief”

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Cairns Plaza Hotel

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USD 124

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1,423 reviews

#6 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“This was a last minute stay for us due to a flight cancellation. The room was large and contained a microwave and sink. There was also a balcony. The comfort of the beds were ok, but everything was clean. There…”
“My husband & I stayed here 1 night each before & after our trip out to a Barrier Reef Island. I booked it through Quantas (for about $188 AUD night) for location to airport and walking distance to restaurants (no...”

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Crystalbrook Flynn

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USD 137

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196 reviews

#7 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“We booked a last minute family trip to Cairns staying at the Crystalbrook Flynn.”
“Stayed here for 5 nights - excellent in terms of location, there are many restaurants within walking distance, the esplanade boardwalk is right at the hotel, and you're 10+mins by foot to the fleet terminal and...”

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

USD 192

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USD 192

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2,883 reviews

#8 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Just a one night last minute stay.”
“This was a last minute booking and the staff could not do enough to assist.”

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Reef Palms

USD 99

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USD 117

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788 reviews

#9 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Big clean rooms with good beds. Our room also had a kitchen which helps reduce food costs. Hotel in north of town in quiet location close to airport rather than main town so good for people with a car ”

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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

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USD 131

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2,537 reviews

#10 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“We were lucky to get this room last minute via the Accor plus members app following other accommodation cancelling at last minute.”
“Fantastic Location straight across from the Esplanade Lagoon but be aware there is only 8 or so car parks for 100 rooms. Mantra's cost cutting means that you won't find a bottle of water in the room…”

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

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USD 166

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USD 149

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1,209 reviews

#11 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“We needed a last minute accommodations , very comfortable, staff lovely , view’s excellent, convenient, clean , just beautiful sitting on balcony day and night .. .the”
“Great location, clean and tidy, basic buffet breakfast $20 per person - coffee machine broken :( Within walking distance to shops, eateries (markets), you do hear a little outside noise during the night (people...”

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

USD 103

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USD 84

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USD 109

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1,037 reviews

#12 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“We are a retired couple. Value for money. Friendly staff available all the time. Resort Room though small was quite comfortable and served it's purpose. Comfortable bed and room serviced daily made life so easy...”

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BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns

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eDreams

USD 189

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1,113 reviews

#13 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Great central location with good harbour views. A bit overpriced for the quality of the rooms. Has limited on site parking. Easy access to walk around the CBD and Esplanade. Room had a balcony with a clothesline.”
“Location, location, location not to mention the place was very nice. All you need to make meals in room or visit the many restruants close by. Staff were very friendly and. polite. Check in and out painless…”

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Pullman Cairns International

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USD 178

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USD 136

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2,943 reviews

#14 Best Value of 195 places to stay in Cairns

“Great location and good facilities. Breakfast buffet was very good. Bar and lobby area was grand old style and pleasant. Pool area was very large and spacious and clean but needs some renovation work in spots to...”

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