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Three-Star Hotels in Cairns

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The best three-star hotels in Cairns

Check out our pick of great three-star hotels in Cairns

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
    From
    US$74
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,138 reviews
    From
    US$76
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
    From
    US$95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1,762 reviews
    From
    US$101
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,230 reviews
    From
    US$87
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,259 reviews
    From
    US$72
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,324 reviews
    From
    US$114
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
    From
    US$98
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
    From
    US$106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,357 reviews
    From
    US$122
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
    From
    US$108
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 558 reviews
    From
    US$57
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews
    From
    US$78
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
    From
    US$526
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
    From
    US$92
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
    From
    US$85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
    From
    US$104
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
    From
    US$174
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a three-star hotel?

Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

Most booked three-star hotels in Cairns and surroundings in the past month

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Great access to the city centre. Check these three-star hotels in Cairns and nearby

  • Mad Monkey Central

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews

    Kick back and enjoy a refreshing drink at our outdoor bar, serving up budget-friendly sips including locally brewed Coral Sea beer – perfect for those chilled pre-drinks to easily meet other...

    From US$95.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

    You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

    From US$121.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,357 reviews

    Bay Village Tropical Retreat is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

    From US$121.67 per night
  • Cairns Motor Inn

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, within 1.6 km of Cairns Station and 2.6 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Motor Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    From US$110.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.

    From US$95.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

    Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

    From US$113.64 per night
  • Motel Nomad

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

    Located in Cairns within 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre and 2.7 km of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

    From US$108.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

    From US$109.83 per night

Save money on three-star in Cairns and nearby – budget options available

  • Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

    This 4-star hotel offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Offering easy access to the city centre, it is just 15 minutes' drive to Cairns Airport and 10 minutes' drive to the city centre.

    From US$113.66 per night
  • Lake Central Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

    Lake Central Cairns provides rooms in Cairns near The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Aquarium.

  • Koala Beach Resort Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

  • Inner City Value

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Inner City Value is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Royal Palm Villas

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Royal Palm Villas is a property with a pool with a view, located in Cairns, within just 1.8 km of Cairns Station and 1.1 km of The Cairns Civic Theater.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a saltwater pool, pool view and a patio, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments is set in Cairns.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

    From US$526.12 per night
  • Coral Reef Resort

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Coral Reef Resort is set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 3.8 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Edge Hill, 4.8 km from Cairns Station and 5.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Retro Studio Charm in Edge Hill offers air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

    Located less than 5 km from Cairns city centre, First City Caravilla offers holiday cabins with flat-screen TV and cooking facilities. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.

  • South Cairns Resort

    Cairns
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews

    Located just 6 minutes’ drive from Cairns city centre, South Cairns Resort offers an outdoor lagoon pool and free on-site parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews

    Situated on 5 acres of tropical gardens, Cairns Gateway Resort offers free on-site parking and a variety of facilities, just 8 km from Cairns.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$132.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
    Close to city centre. Budget accomodation. Clean and comfortable accomodation.
    Guest review by
    Nicole
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$97.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
    This place has bags of potential, it just needs some serious investment! The historic 2nd floor is very cool. Location v central and only a tad noisy on a Saturday night, but not enough to keep me up. I was nervous after reading other reviews but honestly for a budget hotel this place was fine, and large rooms. Bag storage available too.
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    Family with young children