Cairns - ideal accommodations for school trips
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Selecting the right accommodations is a key part of planning school trips to Cairns. You need places that are both safe and educational for students. After an in-depth review of 81 accommodations in Cairns, we have identified the top 10 for school trips that offer a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.

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

    Building hotel 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)
  • 2. Hotel Trinity Beach Club

    Building hotel 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)
  • 3. Pullman Cairns International Hotel

    Building hotel 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

    Building hotel 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)
  • 5. Paradise on the Beach Resort Palm Cove

    Building hotel 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)
  • 6. City Terraces Cairns

    Building hotel 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)
  • 7. First City Caravilla

    Building hotel First City Caravilla
    Hotel rooms 23 total
    Property type Holiday Park
    Address 1 Kelly Street, Earlville, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.2 mi to city centre
    • 2.1 mi to public transport
    • 4.3 mi to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    40 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
  • 8. Amaroo At Trinity

    Building hotel Amaroo At Trinity
    Hotel rooms 24 total
    Property type Aparthotel
    Address Moore St, 4879 Trinity Beach, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    • 6.7 mi to public transport
    • 7.5 mi to airport
    Rating Excellent   (10/10p.)
    51 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
  • 9. Park Regis City Quays

    Building hotel Park Regis City Quays
    Hotel rooms 73 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 6 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 mi to city centre
    • 3.7 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    962 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £15.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
  • 10. Hotel Cairns Beach House

    Building hotel Hotel Cairns Beach House
    Hotel rooms 73 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 239 Sheridan Street Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.0 mi to city centre
    • 3.3 mi to public transport
    • 2.9 mi to airport
    Rating Very good   (7.3/10p.)
    208 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
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