Vacation rentals in Cairns City

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Top-rated accommodation in Cairns City

Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Edge Hill

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 377 reviews

Tropical Bliss

MUST BE COVID SAFE Local cafes and restaurants only a 5 min walk, 10min walk to the botanical gardens, CBD is only 12mins by car. The studio is spacious, light and airey. Once inside, views to the pool which is surrounded by tropical garden. In the pool area there is a large sunbed for relaxing, morning coffee or a quiet sundowner. You have your own courtyard for some private bubbles. My place is very private, quiet and you will have a real local experience. It offers your own BBQ for cooking.

16–23 Jan

$132 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Cairns North

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 598 reviews

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade

Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

17–24 Dec

$329 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Cairns North

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 335 reviews

Rachael's Place 2 bed apartment close to Esplanade

This compact two-bedroom apartment is located in a secure complex on the city fringe and has a modern kitchen with stone bench tops, king & queen bedrooms, bathroom, living room & balcony. There is a pool in the complex and pool towels are provided, along with bedlinen, tea, coffee, and WIFI. The apartment is conveniently located close to the Esplanade, the Aquarium, Martin Munro Park, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, the Cairns Base Hospital and the city centre. Great value for money!

27 Oct – 3 Nov

$212 NZD per night

Popular amenities for Cairns City accommodation

Stay near Cairns City's top sights

Cairns Central Shopping Centre173 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon281 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets155 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium152 locals recommend
The Reef Hotel Casino87 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway32 locals recommend

Other great accommodation in Cairns City

Superhost

Guest suite in East Trinity

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! 🌴 Cairns Beachside retreat

31 Oct – 7 Nov

$223 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Cairns City

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Large Absolute City Centre Apartment w. Free Wifi

23–30 Oct

$249 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Edge Hill

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 440 reviews

Chic, Self-Contained Apartment close to Airport

2–9 Jun

$137 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Edge Hill

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

The Bunker - peaceful retreat in premier suburb.

14–21 Sep

$113 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Westcourt

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

Affordable fully Self contained clean comfortable

20–27 Sep

$102 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Edge Hill

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

A Quaint + Quiet Oasis (4)

16–23 Jan

$129 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Townhouse in Edge Hill

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Mango Retreat, Edge Hill. Unlimited BroadbandWiFi.

3–10 Dec

$145 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Cairns City

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews

Sub-penthouse studio apartment

30 Oct – 6 Nov

$201 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Cairns City

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Beautiful Tropics Apartment!

8–15 Mar

$203 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Cairns City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

Fabulously Positioned CBD 1 Bedroom Unit with Pool

17–24 Jun

$183 NZD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Cairns City

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Aqua Vista @ Harbour Lights

3–10 Feb

$223 NZD per night
Superhost

Apartment in Cairns City

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Comfortable Apartment studio

6–13 Apr

$152 NZD per night

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Cairns City

Total rentals

490 properties

Rentals with a pool

400 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

20 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

200 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

30K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$17 NZD before taxes and fees

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