Skyscanner home

3-star hotels in Cairns in 2027

Find the best 3-star hotel in Cairns for your dates, by price or preference

Compare 3-star hotel deals across hundreds of providers, all in one place

Look out for 3-star hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or excellent ratings

Trusted Cairns hotel providers

Booking.com logo
Trip.com logo
Hotels.com logo
Hyatt Hotels logo
Expedia logo
Airbnb logo

See all hotels in Cairns

Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
View more hotels

Other travellers loved these 3-star hotels in Cairns

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Hides Hotel
1.00 km from city centre
$149
Per night
Hotel Tropiq
0.69 km from city centre
$149
Per night
Hides Hotel
1.00 km from city centre
$149
Per night
Hotel Tropiq
0.69 km from city centre
$149
Per night
See more

Find a 3-star Cairns hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Cairns attractions by staying close to them.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Reef Fishing

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Reef Fishing

3-star hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in October is 24°C. The warmest month is typically January, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is October.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $75 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $108 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $337 per night, and the average price on weekends is $339. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 4.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $166 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $134 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $338 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $147 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around $443 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $245 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is December, with an average price of $206 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to $612 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is $441 per night, which is around 29% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Cairns Harbour Lights.

Plan your trip to Cairns