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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
237 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Room with view
237 square feet
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Room with view
431 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
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2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room with view
237 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
237 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Cairns hotel in Cairns Central Business District with a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

A stay at The Benson Hotel places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Cairns Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

You can enjoy a meal at Benson Bar & Restaurant serving the guests of The Benson Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2885 square feet (268 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 2885 square feet (268 square meters) include conference space. This Art Deco hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Benson Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space size (meters) - 268
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fence around pool
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 101
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 24
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 62
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1984
  • Nature reserve
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2885
  • Fully fenced
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Indonesian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

The Benson Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Free weekday newspaper
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Benson Bar & Restaurant - This brasserie serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a debit card 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card and matching ID required at check-in

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Debit card deposit required

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • The Benson Hotel Hotel
  • The Benson Hotel Cairns
  • The Benson Hotel Hotel Cairns

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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