10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Resorts in Cairns for 2026

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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.

1. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

2. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Manoora

CA $71 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A clear swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure and colorful umbrellas.

3. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

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

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A hotel pool area with a sandy beach, lounge chairs, and a large inflatable pool float.

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this luxury resort with tropical pools, kids' activities, and just a short walk to the beach.

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a vase of flowers.

6. Vision Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

7. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns North

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

8. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

10. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"This beautiful hotel has an amazing location right on the water. It’s close to all amenities you could ask for and also very close to shopping and the central business district (very walkable). ALL the staff were amazing, in doing their respective jobs as well as going above for added requests. The lobby bar (with sushi chef) and the breakfast dining room offered excellent service and choice. The water views from both were amazing. I will definitely be staying at this Hilton next time I am in Cairns!"

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a hidden gem right in the heart of Cairns. Hotel’s location was excellent. Steps away from marina where all the snorkeling tours start, steps away from grocery store and all kinds of other stores, and steps away from the lagoon which is so great to relax in after any of the tours. Hotel room was modern, spacious and clean and the amenities were very appreciated. The barista coffee station where you can make yourself a great coffee and enjoy it right there sitting comfortably in chairs or take it back to your room. There was always bottled water and cookies to take for your adventure around Cairns. The complimentary washing/laundry facility was another great perk. All in all the hotel made us feel right at home. Lastly I must mention the two young ladies who looked after the place, they were always smiling and helpful with any question or request. We were there for 5 nights and definitely will come back whenever we visit Cairns again."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff Breakfast not to the standard you would expect from the Hotel brand. Rooms were aged but maintained well. Room could have been cleaned better, there was hair in the shower and diamonties on the bathroom floor from the previous guests. Advertised with mini bar, the fridge was empty, no complimentary milk or Tea/Coffee/Water. There was a coffee pod machine however. Rooms are advertised as sound proof, this is not the case. There is lots of road noise and external noises that carry into the rooms. Wasnt too bad, but it was there Was ok for a 1 night stop over."

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Our top choices for Cairns family-friendly hotels

1. Cairns Plaza Hotel

2. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

6. Vision Apartments

7. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

8. Reef Palms Motel

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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Kid & Family Friendly Resorts in Cairns

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Be picky

Check availability on Cairns Family Hotels

Our top choices for Cairns family-friendly hotels

1. Cairns Plaza Hotel

2. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

6. Vision Apartments

7. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

8. Reef Palms Motel

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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