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Top Cairns LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$160 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A lovely facility, coffee downstairs was excellent, breakfast buffet was well priced and well staffed. Rooms clean and well appointed. Everything you expect, lush tropical pool. Ocean views are gorgeous. Parking was easy and secure. Close to hospital, skatepark, minutes drive to the night markets. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 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$195 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
8.8/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
"Was very easy to get around from the location"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 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$235 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel, nice location, we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Hilton Cairns
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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$237 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The bed was very comfortable, the room was quiet with an amazing view. We enjoyed the pool, but pity half of it was closed. It was impossible to order anything from room service while around the pool, we had to walk down to the restaurant to order. But over all an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 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$185 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$197 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Overall good experience"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 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$278 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
9/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
"Its nice but nothing special"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 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$459 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$459
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
"tops my bucket list for location. beachfront tranquility on the shores of Palm Cove"

Reviewed on 18 Oct. 2024

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We booked the King sea view suit and it did not disappoint. The location of this hotel was perfect as it’s right next to the esplanade which is lovely for a walk into the centre Cairns. The hotel staff were professional and kind."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 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$149 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
8.2/10 Very Good! (692 reviews)
"We needed to be close to the hospital and it’s nice to walk to the esplanade"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

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?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Cairns offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.