Cairns - the destination with large hotels
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Monika Ebner
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If you are planning a trip to Cairns with your group, you will certainly want an accommodation that is not only comfortable but also large enough. It turns out that it's not that easy to find large hotels that are also well suited for groups. After reviewing 81 hotels in Cairns, here are the 10 best large hotels.

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  • 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
    • 1.3 km to city centre
    • 3.8 km 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 €50 - €75/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (173 rooms)
    • Breakfast
    • Bus parking
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  • 2. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    Building hotel Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    Hotel rooms 315 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 18-26 Cannon Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.6 km to city centre
    • 2.9 km to public transport
    • 3.9 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    920 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Large capacity (315 rooms)
    • Bus parking
    • Breakfast
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  • 3. Palm Royale Cairns

    Building hotel Palm Royale Cairns
    Hotel rooms 150 total
    Property type Resort
    Address 7 - 11 Chester Court, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.2 km to city centre
    • 3.1 km to public transport
    • 5.9 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    608 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (150 rooms)
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  • 4. Hides Hotel

    Building hotel Hides Hotel
    Hotel rooms 100 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 87 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.0 km to city centre
    • 5.5 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    412 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Large capacity (100 rooms)
    • Breakfast
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  • 5. Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

    Building hotel Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
    Hotel rooms 120 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 km to city centre
    • 5.7 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    1.19 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (120 rooms)
    • Very affordable
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  • 6. Bohemia Resort Cairns

    Building hotel Bohemia Resort Cairns
    Hotel rooms 72 total
    Property type Resort
    Address 231 McLeod Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.5 km to city centre
    • 3.7 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (4/10p.)
    268 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (72 rooms)
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  • 7. ibis Styles Cairns

    Building hotel ibis Styles Cairns
    Hotel rooms 75 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 15 Florence Street (Corner of Florence and Lake Streets), 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.2 km to city centre
    • 5.1 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    941 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Pool
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (75 rooms)
    • Very affordable
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  • 8. Cairns Southside International

    Building hotel Cairns Southside International
    Hotel rooms 60 total
    Property type
    Address 450 Mulgrave Road, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.7 km to city centre
    • 3.4 km to public transport
    • 7.0 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    116 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
    • Very affordable
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  • 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
    • 1.0 km to city centre
    • 5.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    962 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - €15.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Large capacity (73 rooms)
    • Bus parking
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  • 10. Cairns Plaza Hotel

    Building hotel Cairns Plaza Hotel
    Hotel rooms 60 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 145 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 km to city centre
    • 4.7 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    1.351 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
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    100% free & individual - response within a few hours
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