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About this property

Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony. Guests enjoy free WiFi by the pool and in the hotel lobby. Cairns Plaza Hotel is a 10-minute walk from central Cairns, and a 5-minute walk from many shops and restaurants. Cairns International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. All air-conditioned guest rooms include a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a kitchenette or an ocean view. The tour desk books tours to Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns Plaza also features a 24-hour reception.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Franca
    Australia Australia
    Short distance from busy section of Cairns, close to bus stop, good size room, separate bedroom to kitchen facilities
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, easy walk to the bars and restaurants. Room spotlessly clean and spacious we had a 1 bedroom suite which was perfect with fabulous views over the sea. Staff were really welcoming and helpful. Booked a brilliant reef tour for us....
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good place to stay. Pool. Beautiful room and view. Loved it. Fabulous staff too. Thank you
  • Trish
    Australia Australia
    Clean, comfortable accomodation in central Cairns. Staff were extremely helpful.
  • Shari
    Australia Australia
    Great position close to everything but not too noisy. The staff were amazing and offered to give us a place to change before our flight and gave us some great recommendations. It was really friendly and obviously family run.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Good location. Friendly staff. Beds comfortable. Spacious room
  • Graeme
    Australia Australia
    Great location within walking distance to restaurants. Muddy’s café across the road was a bonus. Beautiful views from our ocean view suite and all staff were friendly and welcoming, even house keeping.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, close to everything. Staff were excellent and very friendly!
  • Jeannette
    Australia Australia
    The staff were all really lovely, rooms were good, clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was excellent. Walking distance to everything.
  • Sonia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, view, easy stroll into town, cafe across the road, did I say view?! We had a 1 bed apartment and it was modern and comfy and had everything. The pool was great and refreshing and really nice done. Staff were welcoming, helpful and...

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Cairns Plaza Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 16 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cairns Plaza Hotel is a non-smoking hotel.

Please note that breakfast will be temporarily suspended until further notice.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cairns Plaza Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.