TNQ Accommodation
Standbycairns.com offers last minute, bargain seekers the opportunity to research, browse, enquire and make bookings on a fantastic range of accommodation options to suit all requirements.
From 5 star hotels to backpackers and hostels, from island resorts to rainforest retreats, from self contained apartments to van parks for the self driver, from bed and breakfasts to outback lodging - We've got you covered.
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All Seasons Cairns Gateway Resort is set on 2 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens, on the southern approach to Cairns, just 10 km from the airport. Property features include 102 standard rooms and fully self contained apartments, all set around a beach style swimming pool with its own waterfall. more info » |
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This beachfront resort in a peaceful location offers stunning ocean and mountain views from freshly decorated, self-contained studios, with large private balconies, direct beach access and just a short stroll to Esplanade restaurants, local pub and bus stop. 15 minutes from Cairns airport and only 20 minutes from Cairns city centre. Laze by the palm-fringed salt-water pool and spa or enjoy an invigorating tub in the heated Jacuzzi. An under cover area overlooking the pool provides guests...more info » |
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Best Western Central Plaza is situated in close proximity to the Cairns CBD yet well distanced away from the party goers at night. The property consists of 40 very large one and two bedroom serviced apartments offering a great alternative to the traditional hotel room. There are three levels with no lift. Best Western Central Plaza has long been a favoured choice of accommodation for corporate travellers and holiday makers. The property is situated just one street from Cairns Esplanade and...more info » |
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The City Sheridan is a lovely boutique style Hotel, with just 32 comfortable rooms to ensure a pleasant quiet and personable stay in Cairns City. Located just a few blocks from the train station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre and the Esplanade it is ideally located to supply you with great value for location. more info » |
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Close to the Esplanade. convenience shopping, restaurants and CBD, the property offers affordable self-catering rooms. Facilities include Two swimming pools, BBQ areas, breakfast and dinner is available at Diggers Bar & Restaurant.more info » |
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Cairns Villa & Leisure Park is an award winning Holiday Park, situated on 10 acres of lush tropical gardens, a mere 4 kilometres from the Cairns City Centre & the Cairns International Airport. We pride ourselves on the friendly and professional service we provide all our guests. Our aim is to ensure that all our guests have a memorable experience in Cairns, whilst staying with us at Cairns Villa & Leisure Park.more info » |
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Embraced by the Daintree Rainforest, and caressed by the Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa is unlike any hotel in the world. Indulge in 4 star comforts amidst wild surrounds with private rainforest views and easy access to the white sands of Coconut Beach. Rooms are elegant and spacious and the exquisite Daintree flora and fauna creates an unsurpassed natural ambiance. Cape Tribulation is the only place on earth where two World Heritage-listed environments live alongside...more info » |
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Very spacious, modern apartments set in tropical surrounds. Centrally located - only 600 metres to Cairns Central. Enjoy affordable quality in fully self-contained apartments.The Citysider complex is only a 10 minute walk from Cairns Central Shopping Mall and 15 minutes to the CBDmore info » |
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Country Comfort Sunlodge offer fresh refurbished rooms where tropical ambience and welcoming hospitality awaits you. It is the perferct place to base yourself for a holiday or business trip. Take a short stroll down to the Esplanade and lagoon area. This a favourite place to stay for both locals and international guests. Country Comfort Sunlodge is only a few minutes walk from the city centre shopping, galleries and many restaurants.more info » |
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Elysium means 'place of perfect happiness'. These beautiful, mint-new modern apartments with their distinctive urban chic decor style present wonderfully convenient holiday choice that, combined with the lovely destination of Palm Cove, will match your expectations in every sense. Bask in the sun on your private balcony, create superb tropical cuisine in the ultra modern kitchen, or stroll to the award winning restaurants of Palm Cove. Stay in touch with loved ones with fast, Broadband...more info » |
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In the heart of Cape Tribulation, surrounded by the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef lies Ferntree Rainforest Lodge, a 3.5 star tropical paradise. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, the resort is alive with the sounds of the rainforest and provides a tranquil base to explore the spectacular wilderness areas. Set back in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, a short stroll from Cape Tribulation's beach and its famous mangrove boardwalks, Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is superb,...more info » |
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Superbly located on the Cairns Esplanade between the Coral Sea and World Heritage rainforest, Holiday Inn Cairns is within walking distance to the Cairns city centre, shops, dining, tours and the wharf, the step off point to the Great Barrier Reef. As soon as you arrive at the hotel you will realise you are in a tropical haven of relaxation, with the hotels unique rainforest atrium complete with tropical plants, rock pools and resident Barramundi fish in the centre of the hotel and an...more info » |
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Located just 100 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre, Il centro Apartment Suites offer the finest in luxury accommodation and the convience of an inner city location. Spacious fully self-contained luxury one bedroom apartments. Short walk to restaurants, shopping centres, casino and the Esplanade. Choose from the 38 elegant, spacious and private one bedroom suites. Seperate bedrooms and living areas in all suites allow the flexibility to create a functional business environment or a...more info » |
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Located in the very heart of Port Douglas, Le Cher Du Monde is a convenient accommodation base for your holiday adventures. Your holiday unit is only minutes walk to boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants and famous Four Mile Beach.more info » |
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Boutique one bedroom apartments located in the very heart and hub of Port Douglas. An Oasis surrounded by superb cafes, restaurants and shops yet set back from the road for quiet seclusion. A five minute stroll to the Four Mile Beach and world class Marina Mirage where the tour boats leave for the Great Barrier Reef. more info » |
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Nimrod Resort Apartments offer superb modern fully self-contained accommodation in spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Our apartments have full-sized kitchens with their own laundrys. Surrounded by nearly 5 acres of lush tropical gardens with one of the largest free-form lagoon style pools in Port Douglas, complete with bubbling spa landscaped waterfall and ankle biters swim area. Our apartments are ideal for couples and family holidays. Only a short stroll to beautiful four-mile...more info » |
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North Cove is a 4.5 Star property located right on the Cairns Esplanade. Featuring stylish yet affordable superbly appointed fully self-contained 1, 2 & 3 bedroom ocean facing apartments. Step across the road for a leisurely stroll along the Esplanade to board your day trip to the beach. The property is about 20 minutes walk into the CBD. within a short drive to the Cairns airport.more info » |
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A sparkling freeform pool with sandy beach and swim-up bar forms the centrepiece of this tropical oasis in the heart of Cairns. The Resort also features lush tropical gardens, bright spacious rooms and stunning light-filled public areas.more info » |
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Surrounding lush, landscaped gardens & tropical swimming pools, Palm Royale Cairns is a 150 room boutique, resort-style hotel with a difference, a home away from home. Mediterranean at heart, the combination of first class facilities & warm, friendly service make it the perfect escape or ideal base from which to discover the region's natural wonders of reef, rainforest & outback.more info » |
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Located in the new cityport precinct, Park Regis City Quays consists of brand new one and two fully self contained apartments and hotel rooms. Swim in the 11 metre roof top pool or book a tour to the magnificent reef or rainforests. With the Cairns Convention Centre, Casino and Marina just one block away, The property is close to everything that makes Cairns a great destination. Just a short stroll to the Cairns Esplanade, Markets, Restaurants and Cafes, Park Regis City Quays is an ideal base...more info » |
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Port Douglas Retreat features traditional North Queensland architecture with extensive use of timber in the entry and walkways. Located only a 3 minute stroll from Port Douglas village centre and 5 minutes from famous 4 mile beach. Built on only 2 levels the building blends in with the lush and exotic tropical gardens that attract butterflies and many native birds. After an exciting day of activities at the reef or rainforest the Port Douglas Retreat is a great place to unwind or take a short...more info » |
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Quality Inn Rainbow Southside Cairns is located outside downtown Cairns and landscaped with palm trees. The hotel offers accommodations for families on holiday in tropical north Queensland, Australia. Outfitted with teak timber furnishings, the hotel features 61 guestrooms, well-equipped with modern facilities. All rooms have electronic security door locks, mini bar and ensuite. Rooms are decked out with solid teak timber furniture and quality fittings.more info » |
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The Rainbow Inn has 90 rooms and offers a choice of budget, standard, resort-style rooms. Our central salt-water pool and spa with a cascading waterfall is framed by a lush tropical garden with swaying palms and coconut trees. more info » |
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Located on the Cairns Esplanade, just a short stroll to the heart of the city, the Resort offers stunning views of the Coral Sea and the rainforest-clad mountains. The beautifully landscaped tropical gardens are home to a vast array of recreational activities. Relax beside one of the resort's three tropical swimming pools or make the most of the fully equipped health and fitness club with a sauna, spa, two tennis courts and aerobic centre. The Coral Hedge Brassiere offer a tempting...more info » |
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Centrally located in the heart of Cairns. A leisurely walk to the Cairns Convention Centre, Reef Casino, Great Barrier Reef departure terminals and Cairns Central Shopping complex. This property boasts 101 comfortable guestrooms that are magnificently furnished in a modern style and well-equipped with the up to date amenities. The onsite Mangrove Jacks restaurant specialises in modern Australian cuisine for you to feast on. The restaurant features picturesque views of the mountains and...more info » |
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4.5 star hotel set in tropical gardens on the Cairns Esplanade. Just minutes stroll to the new lagoon precinct and city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms all with magnificent ocean views complimented by friendly, professional service makes this hotel an ideal choice.more info » |
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Saltwater Apartments offer guests' luxury 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments and Penthouse Apartments, in the Heart of Port Douglas. Within walking distance to The Inlet, Beach, Marina Mirage, Restaurants and Bars, Saltwater Luxury Apartments is the perfect base for your Tropical North Queensland escape. more info » |
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Ideally situated in the city centre on the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, serves as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.more info » |
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Centrally located only 100 metres from Cairns major shopping centre 'Cairns Central'. Walking distance to all inner city restaurants, Convention Centre, art galleries and Cairns Esplanade. Designed around central garden atriums or poolside. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offers Studio Suites, One Bedroom apartyments with Kitchenettes and One Bedroom deluxe apartments with full Kitchens. The dual key configuration allows you to combine two apartments to make a two bedroom. Stay a little bit...more info » |
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The property offers affordable self catering rooms and is located within walking distance to the Esplande, convenience shopping, numerous restaurants and CBD. Facilities include two swimming pools @ barbeque areas. Breakfast is available daily at the poolside restaurant.more info » |
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Villa Vaucluse offers apartment units with thoughtfully designed modern amenities to holiday and corporate guests. It also provides an efficient and personalised tour arrangements at no extra cost, creating a relaxing and enjoyable getaway experience. Just a few minutes from the city centre, Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Civic Theatre providing the convenient location for vacations or conferences. Located within easy walking distance from the esplanade and lagoon areas. ...more info » |
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Waterfront Terraces is located at the quieter northern end of the Cairns Esplanade within easy walking distance or a 5 minute taxi ride of the Cairns CBD, and a 10 minute drive to the Cairns International and Domestic air terminals.This is an attractive Queenslander style property with 22 luxury 1 & 2 bedroom apartments all facing the ocean. The location right on the Cairns Esplanade allows guests easy access to the walking and cycling pathways along the foreshore for exercise or just...more info » |
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Right on the Yorkey's Beach Esplanade, directly overlooking the beach at beautiful Yorkey's Knob, are Cairns' finest beachfront holiday apartments. Each of the luxurious, fully self-contained holiday apartments face the ocean, with cool sea breezes blowing across their spacious balconies or private garden courtyards.more info » |


































