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A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a white door, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
Earlville
Australia
Rachel
CA $130
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
CA $184
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

3. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Woree
Japan
KOSUKE
CA $155
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.
A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
CA $169
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
CA $253
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.
Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.
A row of two-story buildings with a green roof, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A modern room with a bunk bed, a round table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

6. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Manoora
Australia
Stephen John
CA $70
CA $70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.
A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a view of the sky and clouds.

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Earlville
Australia
Tammara
CA $129
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.
A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United Kingdom
Laura
CA $166
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.
A pool with clear water, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

9. Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Ngaire
CA $126
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hides Hotel Cairns
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
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.
A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.
A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

10. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Owais
CA $231
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hilton Cairns
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

11. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Genaviv
CA $254
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Pullman Cairns International
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.
An outdoor patio area with round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by white railings and greenery.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, furnished with white lounge chairs and a small table.
A restaurant with round glass tables, wicker chairs, and potted plants.

12. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Anne
CA $115
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.
A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.
A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

13. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
daniel
CA $153
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A waterfall cascading over large rocks in a garden setting.
A pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a small picture frame on the wall.

14. Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq
Cairns North
Australia
Gail
CA $93
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Tropiq
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A hotel courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a waterfall.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a painting on the wall.
Two people sitting on rocks by a clear water body, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

15. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
Manunda
Australia
Ron
CA $180
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Palm Royale Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

16. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Margaret
CA $266
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Crystalbrook Flynn
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
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 modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

17. Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
HAYLEY
CA $180
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Park Regis City Quays
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.
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 modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

18. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Harikrishnan
CA $154
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Alivio Hotel Cairns
A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

19. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
France
Ozgur
CA $222
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Benson Hotel
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A round table with a black surface and a woven edge, surrounded by a woven chair. In the background, there is a sofa with colorful cushions.
An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building facade with graffiti.
A swimming pool with swan-shaped inflatable floats, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

20. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
Westcourt
Australia
Kristelle
CA $111
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Motel Nomad Cairns
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Top Portsmith Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"The staff and location are outstanding! However, our room was quite worn and needs remodeling."
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

8/10 Good
"Ask to be placed in an updated room."
Dorian 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and had everything I needed for my 3 night stay."
Melissa 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good
"Was great for a one night stay outside the children on the playground and in the community areas until well after 10pm. Understandable but as a solo traveler, it was difficult to get to sleep with all the commotion."
Jenna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Nice staff Daily clean Breakfast was a bit average"
Davide 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent
"A+"
Shane 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the location. The room was well equipped and comfortable and all of the staff were friendly"
Tanya 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

8/10 Good
"Clean room & comfortable bed."
Anthony 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

8/10 Good
"Overall it’s fine"
Chen 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Crystalbrook Riley

More cheap stays in Portsmith

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD
CA $70
CA $70 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
includes taxes & fees
6.8/10 (47 reviews)
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
CA $70
CA $70 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
CA $88
CA $97 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
CA $94
CA $103 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (237 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
CA $118
CA $129 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
The Reef Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
CA $186
CA $207 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Portsmith?
The best area to stay in Portsmith is the Esplanade, which runs along the waterfront and offers a balance of convenience and views.The Esplanade is the heart of Portsmith for visitors. It's a long, scenic promenade featuring a public swimming lagoon, playgrounds, and numerous cafes and restaurants. Most of the hotels here are directly opposite the water, providing easy access to the boardwalk and stunning ocean vistas. You'll find a wide range of dining options, from casual eateries to more upscale establishments, all within a short stroll.Couples looking for a relaxing and picturesque stay will particularly enjoy the Esplanade. It's superb for romantic evening walks along the water, enjoying sunset drinks at a waterfront bar, or simply unwinding by the lagoon. Many boat tours to the Great Barrier Reef also depart from the marina at the end of the Esplanade, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the natural wonders.For families, the Esplanade is also an excellent choice. The public swimming lagoon offers a safe and enjoyable place for children to play, and there are several well-maintained playgrounds dotted along the promenade.
When is the best time to go to Portsmith?
The best time to visit Portsmith is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny days with comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C to 28°C. This makes it ideal for outdoor activities like exploring the Daintree Rainforest, snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoying the beaches around Portsmith. The humidity is much lower than in the wet season, making for a more pleasant experience overall.For those planning to explore the Great Barrier Reef, the dry season offers the calmest waters and best visibility, making it great for snorkelling and diving excursions. The chance of rain is minimal, ensuring your reef trips aren't disrupted.Couples looking for a romantic getaway will appreciate the pleasant weather for dining outdoors and enjoying scenic walks along the Esplanade.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Portsmith.
How much is the nightly rate at a Portsmith hotel?
Prices for hotels in Portsmith often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $70 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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