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Finding affordable student hotels in Cairns can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 81 hotels in Cairns and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

• 1. Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

  

  Hotel rooms	173 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.8 mi to city centre 2.4 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 1502 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Business Center Conference Rooms Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	£££ (around £45 - £65/night)

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• 2. Hotel Trinity Beach Club

  

  Hotel rooms	35 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	19-23 Trinity Beach Road, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	1.1 mi to city centre 6.5 mi to public transport 7.3 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8.6/10p.) 349 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Spa Conference Rooms
  Price category	££££ (around £65 - £85/night)

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• 3. Pullman Cairns International Hotel

  

  Hotel rooms	321 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	17 Abbott Street, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 3.6 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8.6/10p.) 1843 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - £22.00 Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Conference Rooms Pool (Free) Spa Parking (Free)
  Price category	£££ (around £45 - £65/night)

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• 4. Hotel Mantra Esplanade

  

  Hotel rooms	124 total
  Property type	Resort
  Address	53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 3.4 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8.3/10p.) 1630 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle 24h Reception Business Center Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	£££ (around £45 - £65/night)

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• 5. Paradise on the Beach Resort Palm Cove

  

  Hotel rooms	34 total
  Property type	Aparthotel
  Address	119 – 121 Williams Esplanade, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	3.3 mi to city centre 9.8 mi to public transport 10.7 mi to airport
  Rating	Excellent   (9/10p.) 547 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Spa Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 6. City Terraces Cairns

  

  Hotel rooms	34 total
  Property type	Aparthotel
  Address	63/65 McLeod Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 0.4 mi to public transport 3.1 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 29 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	££ (around £30 - £45/night)

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• 7. Sarayi Boutique Hotel

  

  Hotel rooms	26 total
  Property type	Aparthotel
  Address	95 Williams Esplanade, 4879 Palm Cove, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	3.2 mi to city centre 9.6 mi to public transport 10.6 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 406 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Conference Rooms Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 8. Golden Sands Beachfront Resort

  

  Hotel rooms	32 total
  Property type	Aparthotel
  Address	12-14 Deauville Close, 4878 Yorkeys Knob, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	3.3 mi to city centre 4.7 mi to public transport 4.9 mi to airport
  Rating	Excellent   (10/10p.) 4 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 9. Waterfront Terraces

  

  Hotel rooms	22 total
  Property type	Aparthotel
  Address	Waterfront Terraces 233 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.9 mi to city centre 2.3 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 23 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	££ (around £30 - £45/night)

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• 10. Dreamtime Travellers Rest

  

  Hotel rooms	24 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	189 Bunda street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.3 mi to city centre 0.1 mi to public transport 3.5 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 882 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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