Three Star Hotels in Cairns

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Top 3 Stars Hotels in Cairns

2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (654)
"Such a great place for a family holiday. There is so much to do at the park!"
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
On the beach
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (468)
"It was really nice "
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Good choice of hotel close to many restaurants and shops but far enough from the main drag to be quiet and less hectic."
The price is S$224
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Cairns Plaza Hotel
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (736)
"A real boutique hotel with washer and dryer plus a full kitchen"
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Property amenity
Cairns City Apartments
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (177)
"Check-in was a breeze. Rooms were clean and well kept. Kitchen fully equipped. "
Cairns City Apartments
Terrace/patio
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"Excellent staff, quiet and safe"
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91)
"The place is very convenient but there are people each night making noise either talking, singing, and screaming. Ms. Rosa was very helpful for assisting us for the local tours. I will give her a 5 stars "
Escape On Lake
View from property
BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (704)
"Close to everything, unit met all our expectations, everything we needed was is the unit."
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (315)
"I really liked the location to not only the local beach and a little local cafe, but into Cairns or out to the sky rail. There’s so much to do and location was perfect to do it all with"
The price is S$277
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Cairns Beach Resort
Outdoor spa tub
Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (472)
"Easily checked in upon arrival before 12:00 noon, instead of waiting till 2:00pm. The apartment was clean, neat, tidy, peaceful and safe with appropriate kitchen utensils provided for self-cooking and also laundry washing machine and dryer. Will stay there in future."
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Cascade Gardens
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (696)
"The Heritage Cairns is a good value hotel. It is about a 10 minute walk to the nearest shops and cafes. Our room was large and had a comfortable bed and roomy bathroom. There is ample off street parking and a nice little pool to cool off. The complimentary bottle of wine provided to us as VIP Hotels.com members was a good quality bottle of Pino Grigio. Very much appreciated. The staff were lovely and we were able to store our luggage until check in as we arrived quite early. Happy to...
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (776)
"Loy, the desk manager was very helpful. He gave us a ground floor room when he learned of my husband’s disability. He also recommended a nearby restaurant, and called a previous hotel in an attempt to find a lost item."
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Reef Palms Motel
Bar (on property)
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (54)
"Handy to shops ,right next to Maccas. Lovely room with complimentary breakfast packs which was great. Friendly staff"
The price is S$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Exterior
Sunshine Tower Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (500)
"All very easy to access"
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (643)
"The service was second to none."
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (648)
"Amazing resort, could not fault it, and the staff were fantastic, so friendly and accommodating"
The price is S$358
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Garden
YHA Cairns Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (154)
"Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking "
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor banquet area
Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great stay here, everything you need in a hotel here."
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Coral Tree Inn
Outdoor pool
Aspect Central
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Good, clean, cheap and helpful staff."
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Aspect Central
View from room
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1006)
"The locks on the doors need repairs vents don’t work in the shower, but it is a convenient place to stay for the airport"
The price is S$55
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is S$122 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
S$122
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

5/5 Excellent
"I love staying here. It is so convenient to everything in Cairns and feels like home away from home in the love large Villa's. I will continue to stay. "
A verified traveller stayed at Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park