With a stay at Cairns Plaza Hotel in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and Muddy's Playground. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cairns Private Hospital and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cairns Base Hospital.
What's nearby
Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Cairns Night Markets - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Cairns Station - 20 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Muddy's Cafe - 1 min walk
Atrium - 4 min walk
Villa Romana - 7 min walk
La Pizza - 8 min walk
Cc’s Bar And Grill - 8 min walk
About this property
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
6 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from February 8 2026 to February 12 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from February 13 2026 to February 19 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Front desk
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 42.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 16.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 16.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 42.0 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
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Cairns Plaza Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great location next to seafront and Muddies for sunrise breakfast
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Traveled with family
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was terrible, no water pressure. The rooms are not sound proofed. We could hear the bathroom of the room above us being used. The staff were very friendly, and it was nice to have the room serviced daily. We had no trouble with car parking even though there were not many spaces. Location was great, close enough to walk everywhere.
The room was clean and comfortable and a very good service was done after our first night. Staff were friendly and helpful. The handy location and great view from our balcony were welcome.
Our room is very clean and very comfortable, serviced everyday. We get fresh towels everyday, beds are done everyday, we were very thankful. Very close to everything. Public transpo is very easy $1 return trip everywhere we go, no need for car. Lots of restaurants near the hotel. Walk along the esplanade is the best thing everyday, hotel is overlooking the esplanade, only few steps away. Our stay was very convenient. Price is very good for the location. Peter(owner) and all the staff were very nice and very helpful. Place is well maintained. Close to all the attractions. Definitely will book again. Very convenient to everything we needed. Thank you.
This property is in an ideal location. It is close to all the Cairns restaurants but just far enough away to be much quieter than most. It is on the Esplanade and opposite the amazing Muddy's playground area which provides hours of free entertainment for young children. The staff were all helpful and friendly, with special mention going to liv, for her friendly and helpful service.We had a room on the top floor facing the Cairns waterfront and we enjoyed watching all the boats/ships coming and going. I probably shouldn't be sharing this hidden gem as we will definitely want to be returning in the future!
New pool area was great and staff were lovely. It feels like they are doing their best with an old building. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Walkable distance from the shops and Muddy’s playground and cafe is right outside if you can’t be bothered walking. Top tip: great food in muddy’s but be prepared for the wait as it gets very busy.
This was our 9th trip to Cairns and the first time staying at the Cairns Plaza Hotel, which is by far out favourite place to stay now. It is located in a quieter end of the esplanade which we really enjoyed but still well within walking distance of downtown Cairns. The hotel was very clean, staff were exceptionally helpful, and the room was comfortable and very spacious.