Hotels Near the Cairns Airport

Less than two miles from the airport, the Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is adjoins the Cairns Botanical Gardens and Centenary Lakes, which provides boardwalks and trails to stroll the rainforest. Hourly shuttles are available for the four-minute drive to downtown Cairns.

Each unit is a fully-equipped apartment. The 11-acre resort includes four large swimming pools, a spa pool with sauna, children's play equipment and a game room. The REDS Day Spa is located on site, along with a hair and beauty salon. Exercise facilities, bocce and basketball courts, a resort grocery store, and tour services are available to all guests. Three-day, five-day and seven-day tour packages are available, as well as long-term apartment rentals.

The Lakes Cairns Resort Hotel
2 Greenslopes Street
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
011 (+61) 7 4053 9400
thelakescairns.com.au

The Mercure Cairns Harbourside hotel offers 173 rooms on the Cairns Esplanade, close to both the downtown and the airport. Many rooms include views of the beautiful Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. The two restaurants overlook the Esplanade parklands. An outdoor pool is available, as well as a "Kid's Club" with babysitting on request.

Mercure Cairns Harbourside
209-217 The Esplanade
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
011 (+61) 7 4051 8999
accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1762-mercure-cairns-harbourside/index.shtml

The Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza is near James Cook University, the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Village. The Kippins Basserie restaurant and Kippins Cocktail Bar are both on site. Newspapers are delivered to each room every weekday, and a full business center is available with copy, fax and secretarial services. The hotel also features an exercise room, outdoor pool and sundeck.

Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza
295 Sheridan Street
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
011 (+61) 7 4031 6500
choicehotels.com.au/hotels/hotel?hotel=AU250&cid=gglocal

The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is located just beyond Cairns in Manunda, a short shuttle ride from the airport. Friendly drivers greet each guest at the airport for a smooth transition to the tropical resort environment. The 11-acre grounds include three lagoon-style swimming pools, two restaurants, conference and banquet facilities, and lush gardens. 345 rooms and suites are available in a variety of sizes and styles.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
26 Cannon St
Manunda QLD 4870, Australia
011 (+61) 7 4053 8800
cairnscolonialclub.com.au

The Acacia Court Hotel is on the Cairns Esplanade, with complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. It is located on Trinity Bay, with private balconies offering views of either the water or the mountains. Internet access, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers and ironing facilities are included with each room. There is also a "motel wing" adjoining the hotel, with economy accommodations.

Acacia Court Hotel
223-227 The Esplanade
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
011 (+61) 7 4051 5011
acaciacourt.bestwestern.com.au