The Cairns Plaza is within a short walk of all the best Cairns has to offer. A 5-star setting with a 3½ -star price tag – that’s the promise of the Cairns Plaza Hotel.
As an independently-owned hotel, we pride ourselves on offering the warmest hospitality and the best value-for-money stays in Tropical North Queensland.
Accomodation
Spacious waterview suites with queen-size bedroom, lounge, twin balconies, kitchenette and bathroom. Value-for-money family rooms (for up to four guests) with balcony, kitchenette and bathroom. An inviting Poolside Breakfast Room – opening times subject to seasonal requirements. Air conditioning; guest off-street parking.
Suite
Spacious and light filled, our waterview suites offer seamless indoor/outdoor living and stunning views over Trinity Bay. The units feature a separate lounge with kitchenette (microwave cooking only), two spacious balconies, plus a queen-size bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath and shower).
Features:Spacious roomsLarge, private balconiesIn-house laundry/dry cleaningFree-view televisionHair dryerAir conditioningSwimming poolRestaurant / Breakfast served dailyTour deskGuest off-street parking
Studio
For the family or group traveller - a larger-style room containing either two double beds or one double bed and two single beds. All studio rooms feature an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette (microwave cooking only).
Features:Spacious roomsLarge, private balconiesIn-house laundry/dry cleaningFree-view televisionHair dryerAir conditioningSwimming poolRestaurant / Breakfast served dailyTour deskGuest off-street parking
Standard
Standard Units – Comprise a spacious room flowing out to a balcony with city, mountain or partial water views. Includes a double and a single bed, an ensuite bathroom, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
Features:Spacious roomsLarge, private balconiesIn-house laundry/dry cleaningFree-view televisionHair dryerAir conditioningSwimming poolRestaurant / Breakfast served dailyTour deskGuest off-street parking
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TRIPLE STANDARD
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VILLA GARDEN VIEW
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Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Cairns Plaza Hotel. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Recreation
Holidays with children can be an expensive affair – but not at the Cairns Plaza.Our value-for-money family rooms (for up to four guests) are the perfect way to enjoy a fabulous break while still keeping the budget in check.Best of all, are the no-cost activities your children will love: • Our hotel’s inground swimming pool – Watch the children happily play without having to venture out of the resort. • Muddy’s Playground – this award-winning children’s attraction is directly across the road from the Cairns Plaza Hotel and, best of all, is absolutely free! It features a range of both wet and dry equipment, including the loveable Muddy the Mudskipper. Muddy’s Playground is recognised as one of the best play facilities in Australia. • Just a short walk from the hotel is the Cairns swimming lagoon, a man-made pool covering nearly 5ha of land. This world-famous facility is absolutely free for visitors and offers hours of fun for all the family. • Children love to fish and the fishing around Cairns is world class. You can throw a line in off Marlin Marina in the city centre or try beach fishing at one of Cairns’ great beaches. • The nearby Cairns Skate Park is one of the best-equipped skate facilities in Australia. Its innovative ramps, bowls and street-style obstacles have featured in magazines, skate videos and websites all around the world.
Pricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Cairns Plaza Hotel. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Cairns Plaza Hotel. Our Cairns Plaza Hotel holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Cairns, QL holidays at Cairns Plaza Hotel in 2026 and 2027. For all Cairns Plaza Hotel 2026 holidays and Cairns Plaza Hotel 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
Located on Cairns’ prestigious Esplanade, we are blessed with a truly magical setting.
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1438 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
kenny l
Cairns Plaza Hotel
We had a 10 min drive from the airport, a quick check in as room was ready for us ,room 407 overlooks the bay absolutely perfect, very spacious room with its own kitchen area , fridge , microwave...
GLO c
Comfortable and centrally located stay
This is obviously not a luxury hotel stay; my husband and I opted for a mid-range hotel as we would be out and about for the majority of our time in Cairns. However, this was a comfortable, spacious...
Okkie17
A hidden gem
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