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3-star hotels in Cairns

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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.
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.40 km from city centre
€72
Per night
Aspect Central
0.81 km from city centre
€75
Per night
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
5.52 km from city centre
€88
Per night
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.40 km from city centre
€72
Per night
Aspect Central
0.81 km from city centre
€75
Per night
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
5.52 km from city centre
€88
Per night
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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.

Palm Cove

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Ellis Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Ellis Beach

3-star hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in June is 21°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.

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 34 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 40 € per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is 175 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 174 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Sunday.

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 Sunday 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 92 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 50 € per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around 136 € per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 39 € per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around 261 € per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 104 € per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is September, with an average price of 162 € per night. The most expensive month is May, when the average room rate can rise to 303 € 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 June is 164 € per night, which is around 6% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Oasis Inn Apartments, Crystalbrook Riley and Dreamtime Hostel.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Cairns are Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park, Crystalbrook Riley and Crystalbrook Bailey.

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