The Best 3 Star Hotels in Cairns, Queensland | Updated Prices 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

1. The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns North

Recky

₹10,519

₹11,571 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier. There are two sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table in the center. A staircase leads to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A multi-level atrium with palm trees, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

2. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North

Peter

₹5,581

₹6,139 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bamboo grove with a pathway leading to a building with blue columns.

3. Bohemia Resort Cairns

Cairns North

Ian

₹6,040

₹6,695 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'bay village tropical retreat,' surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

4. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North

Virginia

₹10,100

₹11,223 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

5. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Douglas

₹10,614

₹11,806 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A waterfall cascading over large rocks in a garden setting.

A sign for 'Hotel Tropiq Cairns' with palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks, with a building in the background.

6. Hotel Tropiq

Cairns North

Gail

₹8,094

₹8,951 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building facade with graffiti.

A round table with a black surface and a woven edge, surrounded by a woven chair. In the background, there is a sofa with colorful cushions.

A swimming pool with swan-shaped inflatable floats, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

7. Motel Nomad Cairns

Westcourt

Kristelle

₹7,509

₹8,259 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.

A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a beach.

8. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Jan

₹11,393

₹12,659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A building with a sign for 'Roo Bar' and Australian flags.

A pool area with a person swimming, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck with chairs and a table.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large potted plant on the left, and a wall with a tropical leaf pattern.

9. Lake Central

Cairns Central Business District

Steven

₹10,299

₹11,328 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a sink. There are two white chairs with woven placemats.

10. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

Paola

₹11,078

₹12,269 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a grill.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A coffee machine with a digital display, a frothing pitcher, and multiple coffee containers on a counter.

11. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North

Pagalavan

₹9,023

₹9,994 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

12. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

KOSUKE

₹16,070

₹17,780 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.

A restaurant with tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A pool with clear water, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.

13. Hides Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Ngaire

₹7,882

₹8,670 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

A modern bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a large potted plant.

A bathroom with a stone wall, a bathtub, and a shower area.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden barrel.

14. Aspect Central

Cairns North

Raymond

₹6,509

₹7,160 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, a parking area with several cars, and a brick pathway leading to a building.

A clear swimming pool with a blue-roofed pavilion and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

15. Cairns City Sheridan

Cairns Central Business District

Glenn

₹7,445

₹8,190 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

16. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

Stephen

₹13,940

₹13,940 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden bar, white chairs, and potted plants.

A spacious indoor dining area with white chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a pier with boats.

17. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District

Chelsea

₹9,418

₹10,513 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel with a sign advertising the best steaks, a sports bar, and a restaurant.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a view of the sky and clouds.

18. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Earlville

Tammara

₹8,531

₹9,384 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story building with a sign for CitySider, indicating it is a holiday apartment complex.

A swimming pool with a sunshade, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

19. Citysider Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Christopher

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

20. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District

Ekaterina

₹19,740

₹19,740 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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₹13,858 total

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₹10,764 total

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₹15,637 total

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8/10 Good

"Limited parking in exposed front park lot, otherwise it was street parking. One lift operating which took a while during peak time close to checkout. Bit of construction work going on. Otherwise spacious great room (just unfortunate that there is a small step into the bathroom which is a toe catcher, and shower glass doesn’t cover enough whereby the floor outside gets very wet)."

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Find Your Ideal 3 Star Hotel in Cairns

There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Cairns, Cairns, Queensland, Australia are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cairns, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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From business trips to family getaways, the Cairns 3 star hotels offer a fantastic economical yet comfortable stay for any type of holiday.

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Our top choices for Cairns 3-star hotels

1. The Oceanfront Cairns

2. Cairns Queens Court

3. Bohemia Resort Cairns

4. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

5. Alivio Hotel Cairns

6. Hotel Tropiq

7. Motel Nomad Cairns

8. Heritage Cairns

9. Lake Central

10. Trinity Collective

11. Reef Palms Motel

12. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

13. Hides Hotel Cairns

14. Aspect Central

15. Cairns City Sheridan

16. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

17. Coral Tree Inn

18. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

19. Citysider Cairns

20. Cascade Gardens

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