The 10 Best Last Minute Hotels in Cairns 2023

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

$206

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$180

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331 reviews

#1 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Came as part of a group of 20. Lovely hotel friendly staff. It was busy as it was Australia Day and the pool had a lot of people in it but it was a lovely atmosphere. Ha the special every night and all of them…”
“Dope stay. Close to bars and restaurants. Makes to check out the night market. Swim up bar is a nice touch. I stayed in the studio king withe balcony and pool view. Bed was nice as well. The Reef Magic Great...”

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Park Regis City Quays

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$109

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1,161 reviews

#2 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Best thing was service from reception, booked at the last minute online, late on Friday afternoon, and everything was done swiftly within about 20 minutes, even less.”
“Last minute relief”

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

$203

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$204

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3,401 reviews

#3 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“After deciding last minute to revisit the hotel a week later, we liaised with reservations manager Hope, who went above and beyond to find us another beautiful room!”
“Due to travel changes we needed a last minute hotel in Cairns and decided on the Shangri-La, mostly because of its location.”

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

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$135

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1,174 reviews

#4 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and aircon was turned on making it pleasant as soon as you walked in. The breakfast was nice with a variety of options to choose from and the coffee from...”

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

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$203

Pullman

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2,545 reviews

#5 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Our checkin was perfect even though we added our daughter last minute.”
“stayed for a weekend for my birthday our room overlooked the pool with a large balcony the room was great but does need a uplift as it looking tiered bed was very comfy and pillows fluffy bathroom was large with...”

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Doubletree

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2,849 reviews

#6 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Just a one night last minute stay.”
“This was a last minute booking and the staff could not do enough to assist.”

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Crystalbrook Flynn

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$181

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166 reviews

#7 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“We booked a last minute family trip to Cairns staying at the Crystalbrook Flynn.”
“Staff were helpful right from the time we got out of our taxi about to walk in, someone was there to help with our bags. They allowed an early check in for us (around 1pm). The room was nice and we had a lovely…”

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Crystalbrook Riley

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$215

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757 reviews

#8 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“We made a very last minute change of holiday destination thanks to covid restrictions preventing us going to Adelaide and lucky for us we ended up here.”
“Last minute trip to cairns with some friends and we stayed at the Rileys.”

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Hilton Cairns

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$205

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3,083 reviews

#9 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“We came to them very last minute requiring a large amount of rooms due to a minor emergency of a nearby incident.”
“Great service. Nice rooms, close to everything you need. Not giving it 5 stars because it doesn't have enough parking space and some of the areas are still looking quite outdated. Reasonably priced compared to…”

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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

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2,494 reviews

#10 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“We were lucky to get this room last minute via the Accor plus members app following other accommodation cancelling at last minute.”
“Staff very friendly and helpful, e.g. Tina. We've booked one 2-bedroom apartment and one double room. We requested that the two rooms be close together. On arrival, we were given 401/3 & 531. Very far away…”

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BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns

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1,088 reviews

#11 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Beautifully positioned opposite the lagoon on the Espalanade. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Surrounded by restaurants and cafe's on all sides. Very close to the pier for trips out to the reef. Cairns...”
“Our stay was very enjoyable. Staff were very helpful. The weather was great at our time of stay. Be aware that this Hotel is located in the busy tourist area on the Esplanade in Cairns, so there is some evening...”

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Pullman Cairns International

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2,905 reviews

#12 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“The staff at Pullman Cairns International were so very helpful, nothing was too much trouble and they were able to provide us with a lovely room last minute.”
“Last minute booking, worth every one of them.”

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Reef Palms

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779 reviews

#13 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“After having some last minute flight cancellations, we found ourselves needing a night's accommodation in Cairns. Our flight arrived late in the evening, so we wanted something reasonable just to get a good…”
“Great location and really lovely + extremely helpful staff! Our room wasn’t 100% clean (needed a better wipe down and dishes properly cleaned), otherwise I would give this 5 stars. The pool, laundry and water...”

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Tropical Heritage Cairns

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564 reviews

#14 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean even though it’s quite outdated. Comfy bed. In walking distance from CBD. Overall a good stay and value for money. We felt a bit unsafe walking back to the hotel at night, but...”
“Great quiet location a short walk from the Esplanade and Town Centre. The hotel is perfect for a no frills stay and was comfortable, safe and a great choice for a cost efficient stay. This is a family run hotel…”

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Coral Tree Inn

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741 reviews

#15 Best Value of 192 places to stay in Cairns

“My partner and I stayed here on a very last minute evening.”
“The Coral tree in had big spacious rooms and lovely amnesties to go with it , nice pool area as well as laundry facilities. The location is also great and we could walk every where with no need for other form of...”

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