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A tattoo artist working on a client's tattoo in a room with colorful murals and a window.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with a water wheel and a pool area.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern indoor space with a central staircase, multiple levels, and a dining area with green chairs and tables.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

RM687

RM756 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a body of water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM509

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A view of a coastal area with a clear sky, a body of water, and a mountain in the distance.

3. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

RM602

RM662 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a view of a marina.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this waterfront hotel with both adult and kids' pools just steps from the marina.

RM782

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

Breakfast meal

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Kids splash at the outdoor pool while parents soak up ocean views on the terrace, just minutes from Cairns Esplanade.

RM458

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

Family-focused fun with three sparkling pools just minutes from Cairns Esplanade, perfect for creating splashy holiday memories together.

RM490

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A balcony with a view of the sea and mountains at night.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM549

RM604 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

8. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

RM505

RM555 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Water park

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Cairns

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM782

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM681

RM750 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM549

RM604 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM426

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

Breakfast meal

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

RM458

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

RM721

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

RM453

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

RM490

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

RM872

RM959 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

RM413

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Cairns

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM426

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM782

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

RM453

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM549

RM604 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

Breakfast meal

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

RM458

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM681

RM750 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

RM490

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

RM721

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

RM413

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

RM525

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Hotel was a great location, pool and breakfast. Air-conditioned was poor on some nights. Not sure if I could stay there in summer."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms. Guests lounge with coffee/tea making. Very helpful staff. Will store luggage. Have great photographic art of a local photographer that I know."

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

8/10 Good

"The whole stay was a delightful experience Thank you"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to arrive and unwind and settle in. Always very friendly and accommodating staff. Great gym nearby. We always come back !!!"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic amenities, and great location"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location, great amenities and very helpful staff. The rooms were serviced daily and items were replenished according to your preferences. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of food and drink and was good value for money. The hotel room was very clean. Only downside was that some elements of the hotel look a bit tired (eg the outside walls, some of the paintwork and soft furnishings) and could do with a refresh. Overall would recommend and would stay again."

Frequently asked questions

What's Cairns like for family-friendly holidays?

The welcoming destination of Cairns is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The rafting, swimming spots and walking trails are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Cairns?

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Hilton Cairns and Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Cairns?

Expedia has 24 hotels in Cairns that are great for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Cairns?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 281 mm of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Cairns?

While you and your family are staying in Cairns, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.

What's the best way for us to get around Cairns?

If you'd like to explore more of the area, take a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station or Redlynch Station. Cairns might not have very many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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