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1. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place affordable price."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is ₹4,758
₹4,758 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
An indoor pool area with a hammock, lounge chairs, a bar, and a mural on the wall.

2. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (96 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is ₹5,698
₹6,268 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Espy Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
5.0 out of 10, (40 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The Reef Motel
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (249 reviews)
"The kitchen was well stocked and had lits of cupboards and fridges for keeping your own food organised. Great wifi, The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. Staff were super helpful. The laundry had washers and dryers ehich was good. The location was great. We could walk across the road to the supermarket and close to lots of restaurants and pubs."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is ₹5,140
₹5,654 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
YHA Cairns Central
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

5. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (463 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is ₹12,909
₹14,239 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

6. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is ₹7,070
₹7,777 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Little Drifter Cairns
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a house in the background.

7. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is ₹4,514
₹4,514 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

8. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Good value. Ok beds, and good a/c. Very basic. Staff is very nice."
United States
katri
The price is ₹6,742
₹7,416 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Caravella Backpackers
A clear swimming pool with white chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.

9. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Short but magical stay - loved the historic building, the courtyard and pool were wonderfully social, and the location could not have been better for getting to a world class chamber orchestra performance; wide ranging street food; and boarding the Spirit of Queensland train for an epic journey south. "
Australia
Derek
The price is ₹9,550
₹10,505 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, hanging greenery, and a seating area with cushions.

10. Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
2.5 star property
Cairns North
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

11. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
Germany
Raffaella
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
A swimming pool with clear water, a person lying on the edge, and a building with balconies in the background.

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
Room

13. Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym

Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
2.0 star property
Westcourt
Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
A modern building with a glass entrance, numbered 96, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and palm trees.

14. First City Caravilla

First City Caravilla
2.0 star property
Earlville
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Room was great and location was great! "
Australia
Shakira
First City Caravilla
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

15. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and ammenities made for a comfortable stay, best of all the bed and pillows were just right so I slept well every night of a 5 night stay - handy to the cafes, restaurants and the esplanade - good value for money."
Australia
Shane
The price is ₹7,284
₹8,012 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cairns City Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"This property is good,clean,value for money but Im not happy with my ,,accesible" room, ( Im not in wheelchair)ths is dump,on ground ( like a basement) level,close to kitchen and outdoor siting ,very noisy late evning,joung people ,made cooking,... I think not for people over 30 years old."
Australia
DRAGAN
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
An aerial view of a resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered area with lounge chairs.

17. Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym

Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
2.0 star property
Westcourt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Very nice place and clean. Is a bit far from cbd so Ubered in mostly which was $15-$22. No nearby supermarkets and the convenience store nearby had very high prices. We did use the kitchen to cook our own meals during our stay which was nice. "
Australia
Alena
Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.

18. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
The price is ₹7,621
₹8,383 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
A1 Inn the City
A room with a sofa, a wicker basket with glasses, a white table, and a potted plant.

19. Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool

Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool
2.0 star property
Cairns North
Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pink flamingo float.

20. Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
2.5 star property
Trinity Beach
Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
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₹5,159
₹5,675 total
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