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Oaks Cairns Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.
A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.
A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A modern outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, No Windows (Hotel Internal)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Room, No Windows (Hotel Internal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Executive Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large window.

Executive Room, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a view of greenery and mountains through large windows.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, No Windows (Hotel Internal, No Housekeeping)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Room, No Windows (Hotel Internal, No Housekeeping)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room (No Housekeeping)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Executive Room (No Housekeeping)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View (No Housekeeping)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large window.

Executive Room, Ocean View (No Housekeeping)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room - No Housekeeping

A modern room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a view of greenery and mountains through large windows.

Deluxe Room - No Housekeeping

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (Hotel)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small cabinet, and a large mirror.

Room (Hotel)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Hotel, No Housekeeping)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small cabinet, and a large mirror.

Room (Hotel, No Housekeeping)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Dual Key (Interconnecting Room)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of greenery through the windows.

2 Bedroom Dual Key (Interconnecting Room)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.A stay at this Cairns Central Business District hotel places you steps from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and a 5-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Regional Gallery and Michaelmas Cay are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 11 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mango Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Oaks Cairns Hotel

4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Oaks Cairns Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2020
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Oaks Cairns Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or 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. No onsite parking is available. 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oaks Cairns Hotel to the airport?

Oaks Cairns Hotel is 4.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oaks Cairns Hotel?

As of Sept 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oaks Cairns Hotel on Oct 5, 2026 start from CA $205, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Oaks Cairns Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oaks Cairns Hotel.

How close is Oaks Cairns Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.3 mi (28-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.9 mi (19-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oaks Cairns Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Oaks Cairns Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 25 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Oaks Cairns Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (5-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Oaks Cairns Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Oaks Cairns Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Oaks Cairns Hotel have a pool?

Oaks Cairns Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Oaks Cairns Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Oaks Cairns Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Oaks Cairns Hotel to downtown Cairns?

Oaks Cairns Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.

Oaks Cairns Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 417 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - ideal for short stay and solo travelling
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient . Loved the rooftop restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well located to some great restaurants and bars, good shopping and entertainment. Nice modern clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Helpful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff is terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location, lovely boutique style hotel right on the Esplanade, walking distance to everything! Lovely large room overlooking the lagoon, park and ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
- room was clean - got free upgrade probably due to low season (mid-May) - pretty convenient
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Recently new premises. View and food at roof deck cafe well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for what we needed for our two nights in Cairns. Great location for restaurants, reef tours, swimming and Cairns Koalas! The air con was great after warm days out and about too. Staff super friendly and helpful on arrival :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the esplanade, restaurants and only a five minute walk to the marina. Rooms and common areas look fresh and well maintained. Helpful reception staff. Dined at the rooftop bar which had a fantastic view but service didn’t quite meet the friendly and accommodating nature of colleagues at reception. Overall a terrific hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped modern rooms, friendly service and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central pisition
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a great value and does not sacrifice on quality. It is very clean, professional, and updated. The location is unbeatable. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of the hotel was excellent for access to the harbour and the esplanade. Hotel breakfast was great with a lovely view and the room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location and comfortable rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was lovely, very clean and so close to bars, restaurants, shopping and the lagoon
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff at Oaks Cairns were absolutely lovely, very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful room and great central location, walking distance to most activity meetups, great restaurants and shopping. I had an unfortunate experience at the Double Tree by Hilton and ended up needing a room last minute, even though Oaks Hotel Cairns had nothing to do with the poor experience at Double Tree Hilton, they gave me a free drink voucher to help improve my night. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Quest Hotel is perfectly situated on the waterfront in Cairns. We booked the trip to The Barrier Reef and were pleasantly surprised it was just a short walk to the marina to connect with our tour boat. There is a restaurant on the roof that , weather permitting, is a lovely restaurant with evening sunset views during your meal. There is only one lift which can be a pain if t are people coming in to use the rooftop restaurant and you’re waiting for the lift to eventually arrive on the 7th floor or ground floor as a hotel guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless however just know if you want your room cleaned it is an extra fee. Staff were great very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026