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Top Cairns LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$252 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$252
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and great amenities... all the staff were friendly and only to willing to help with anything."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$275
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
"Get ya skid marks cleaned daily."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$270 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$270
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I loved the view but prefer the Double tree Hilton up the road for the little touches. Not enough tea and coffee in the room and no facility to warm milk for coffee just little things but considering the expense … otherwise lovely clean comfortable rooms within walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$272 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$272
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely stay"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Pullman Cairns International
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$256 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$256
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff always there to assist. Beds were comfortable. Excellent reatuarant and food. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Doubletree tour bookings in the foyer arranged some tour bookings for me and even a last minute rental car as most places were booked out."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$233 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$233
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Plaza Hotel, our one-bedroom unit was well-appointed, had comfortable bed and nice view. The staff were friendly and helpful. We also took advantage of the pool which was an added bonus. The Plaza is situated within walking distance of good eateries, shopping and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
5 Triton Street, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$385 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$385
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$595 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$595
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
"Lovely view from the balcony of the beach. Great to get help with the luggage given there was no lift. The negative is that there are no toilets near the pool. This was a real problem given that we were on the third floor and had a small child."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$218
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Unheated, cold pool and no indoor spa instead."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$167
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (726 reviews)
"The resort was nice and clean with friendly staff. The only thing I didn't really like was the bed. It was comfortable but the double bed was actually two singles pushed together and the middle was obviously uncomfortable. I think it should be advertised that this is the bed you get"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Cairns


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Cairns?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Cairns, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Cairns like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Cairns depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on Cairns gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Cairns. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Cairns fully refundable?


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