Cairns accommodation

You will have no trouble finding your perfect tropical north Queensland hideaway for your vacation in Cairns, Australia. The accommodation in Cairns ranges from budget backpacker-style to over-the-top opulence.

At the higher end of the scale, four and five star hotels in Cairns are abundant, including such chains as Shangrila, Hilton and Sofitel. There are also a number of beach resorts in Cairns, including the very exclusive Double Island Resort, near Palm Cove and Palm Cove's magnificent Sea Temple Resort and Spa.

You'll also find resorts, holiday apartments and hotels in Cairns and its northern beaches that are surprisingly affordable. There are several small refurbished hotels, as well as well-known chains such as the Radisson and Novotel that offer competitive deals, especially in the low season.

There are many affordable beachfront accommodation options for couples as well as families, including self-contained apartments, resort-style accomodation and holiday homes at beautiful Palm Cove, just north of tropical Cairns.

Trinity Beach, arguably the prettiest beach in Australia's tropical north, similarly can cater to the family budget with a good range of holiday digs and a lovely laidback vibe.

At the budget end of the scale, you will find Cairns, Queensland also has you covered. The backpacker market has really taken off in Australia and hotels in Cairns are catering well for it. Gilligans is one such backpacker resort. Just a couple of years old, it boasts a range of rooms from private to dorm style, has a café, pumping bar/ nightclub and is situated right above the iconic Rusty's Markets.