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Popular Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 170 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 12 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $250/night.
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122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. This excellent family-friendly resort provides fun-filled kids weekend and holiday. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2495 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Suburban aparthotel with a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a library. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and room service. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Weekly housekeeping is available. This aparthotel offers 32 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally positioned, The Abbott Boutique Hotel allows for easy access to Cairns's popular tourist attractions. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet in all areas. There are a range of amenities available to guests of the hotel, including a tour desk and a dry cleaning service. Rooms offer premium features, such as luxury toiletries and flat-screen TVs. They all have a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. The area around The Abbott Boutique Hotel has a range of restaurants and cafés. It is within a 20-minute walk of Cairns Railway Station, which allows convenient access in and around Cairns.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1761 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an ideal waterfront location, this property is located less than three hundred meters from the Reef Departure Terminal and less than one kilometre from the Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers stylish rooms all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains, rainforests, Trinity Inlet, and the vibrant city of Cairns. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar and make use of ample soft seating deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sightseeing, relax in our hotel's lobby bar Gin Social or enjoy the convenience of our restaurant with water views. Signature Restaurant offers diners a relaxed dining experience with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the comfort and flexibility of in-room dining, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2341 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1853 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
12-14 Deauville Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
On beach with outdoor pool, near Kite Rite Australia Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a Smart TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Housekeeping is available on request. Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
201 reviews
Location
13.3 km from city centre
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Change of towels is available on request. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
2217 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
157-159 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Getaway On Grafton offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
865 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Cairns Esplanade This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Oaks Cairns Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1430 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Beachfront, with outdoor pool Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Weekly housekeeping is available. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
9.2
Excellent
502 reviews
Location
25.6 km from city centre

Travel insights for family-friendly hotels in Cairns

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a family-friendly hotel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book family friendly hotels in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book family friendly hotels in Cairns is November ($296). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is August ($565).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a family-friendly hotel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Sunday ($333). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $603.

How much is a family-friendly hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $145, rising to an average cost of $264, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $169 for a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns family-friendly hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $200/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $59/night. For a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $155/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 13 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 13 days ahead was $65 per night.

Top-rated Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 170 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 12 June 2025.
Some of the best Cairns hotel options as decided by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$285
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$186
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$219
Avg. per night
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Parking
$203
Avg. per night
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$220
Avg. per night
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$258
Avg. per night
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$259
Avg. per night
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$209
Avg. per night

Cheapest Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $56 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Travellers Oasis is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 12 June 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Cairns we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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8 Scott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$109
Avg. per night
141 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$111
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$125
Avg. per night
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$126
Avg. per night
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$134
Avg. per night
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$136
Avg. per night
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$137
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$149
Avg. per night
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$149
Avg. per night
702 Bruce Highway, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$157
Avg. per night
423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$162
Avg. per night
175 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$166
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
16.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$166
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$167
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Cairns

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Cairns. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 12 June 2025.
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18-24 James Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$171
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$167
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$277
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$169
Avg. per night
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$126
Avg. per night
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$53
Avg. per night
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
Avg. per night
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$195
Avg. per night

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Family friendly hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Family friendly hotels in Cairns?

    Nightly rate typically run around $208 in Cairns for a Family friendly hotels. Travelers have found deals as low as $50/night for this accommodation in Cairns. The cheapest rates for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns was at Dreamtime Travellers Rest.

  • How do prices at Family friendly hotels compare to other hotels in Cairns?

    The typical rate at a Family friendly hotels in Cairns will be more than rates at hotels that don’t have this accommodation. HotelsCombined users find that the typical nightly rate for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns is around $208. The average per night rate for a Cairns hotel is $165.

  • Which Family friendly hotels near Cairns Railway Station are highly rated?

    There are 33 options for Family friendly hotels over 3 Stars within 2 miles of Cairns Railway Station. Expect to pay a nightly rate of $198 when staying at Family friendly hotels within a 2 mile radius of Cairns Railway Station. Consider looking at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, The Abbott Boutique Hotel, and Reef Palms when visiting the area. Those hotels are the cheapest Family friendly hotels near Cairns Railway Station.

  • What Family friendly hotels are located near Cairns Airport.

    You can find 11 Family friendly hotels in the area of Cairns Airport. $194 is the typical nightly rate found for Family friendly hotels near Cairns Airport. Lily Lakes - Resort Style Living, Floriana Villas, Tropical Apartment, Coral Towers Holiday Suites, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments, Unique Tropic Escape 444, Cairns Sheridan Hotel, The Lakes Resort Cairns, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments.

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