Best Family Accommodation in Cairns

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Best Family Accommodation in Cairns

Looking for the perfect family escape in tropical Queensland? Cairns is the gateway to unforgettable adventures, offering everything from snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, strolling along the famous Esplanade, or discovering local wildlife, Cairns has activities to delight all ages.

 

Finding the right place to stay can make your trip even more memorable. For a resort-style escape, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort features a lagoon pool with a sandy beach area, spacious family rooms, and an onsite restaurant offering kid-friendly options, all in the heart of Cairns.

 

For families looking for oceanfront convenience, Mantra Trilogy Cairns and Mantra Esplanade Cairns provide spacious apartments with stunning waterfront views. Both are steps from the Esplanade Lagoon and offer self-contained accommodation, perfect for families who enjoy the flexibility of preparing meals.

 

Does your family enjoy a touch of luxury? Pullman Cairns International combines elegance with practicality, offering large interconnecting rooms, a beautiful outdoor pool, and a dedicated children’s menu at its restaurant. Its prime location near the Cairns Night Markets and Reef Fleet Terminal makes it an excellent choice for families keen on exploring.

 

For something truly unique, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino stands out. Families can enjoy the in-house wildlife dome, relax in the rooftop pool, or choose from a variety of dining options catering to all ages. With spacious rooms and easy access to the Esplanade and Reef tours, it’s the perfect blend of luxury and family-friendly amenities.

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Recognised with the family friendly label, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is a tropical paradise for families. Featuring the option of connecting rooms, a lagoon-style pool with a sandy beach and swim-up bar, and dedicated kids’ clubs for ages 0 to 12, it ensures fun for all. Teens and adults can enjoy the resort gym, while its central location offers easy access to the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.

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Mantra Trilogy Cairns

Overlooking the Cairns Esplanade and waterfront, Mantra Trilogy Cairns offers a blend of relaxation and adventure. Families can enjoy spacious self-contained apartments with up to three bedrooms, a lagoon-style pool with a children’s wading area, and a barbecue area. Steps from the Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy’s Playground, it’s also close to family-friendly activities like the Cairns Aquarium and reef departure points.

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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade Cairns offers premium family accommodation. Offering choices from modern hotel rooms to self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments, it is ideal for families seeking flexibility and space, and all within walking distance of the Reef Fleet Terminal and Esplanade Lagoon. Families will love the lagoon-style pool surrounded by tropical plants, the fully equipped gym, and proximity to attractions like the Cairns Aquarium and Muddy’s Playground.

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Pullman Cairns International

A 5-star haven for families, Pullman Cairns International pairs luxury with practicality. It offers spacious interconnecting rooms and a stunning outdoor pool. Kids can enjoy board games and green spaces, while parents relax in style. Located steps away from the Cairns Night Markets, where families can explore artisan souvenirs and enjoy diverse food court offerings, it’s perfect to explore the city’s culture and attractions.

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Combining 5-star comfort with family-friendly features, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is ideal for families with teens. Spacious interconnecting rooms, a rooftop pool with city views, and award-winning dining options really set it apart. Enjoy fine dining at Tamarind restaurant, or grab a coffee and homemade treat at Merchant Artisan Food & Coffee. Just 100m from the Reef Fleet Terminal, it’s perfectly located for exploring Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Best Family Accommodation in Cairns

  • Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort - Australia
    CAIRNS, Australia

    Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

    Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. This excellent family-friendly resort provides fun-filled kids weekend and holiday. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool.

    Rated 4,4 of 5
  • Mantra Trilogy Cairns - Australia
    CAIRNS, Australia

    Mantra Trilogy Cairns

    Located on The Esplanade overlooking the harbour, Mantra Trilogy offers contemporary comfort close to the Reef Casino, swimming lagoon and reef departure points. Mantra Trilogy offers plenty of opportunity for pure relaxation with onsite facilities including a swimming pool, children's wading area, gymnasium and BBQ facilities. Accommodation options range from modern hotel rooms to spacious self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments, many with magnificent water views.

    Rated 4,1 of 5
  • Mantra Esplanade - Cairns - Australia
    CAIRNS, Australia

    Mantra Esplanade Cairns

    Ideal for a relaxing getaway, family holiday or business trip to Tropical North Queensland, Mantra Esplanade, Cairns offers premium accommodation in a prime location. The swimming lagoon, pier and marina departure points for tours to the Great Barrier Reef are all within walking distance. Mantra Esplanade offers a choice of accommodation ranging from hotel rooms, to self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments. Onsite leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa and fully equipped exercise room.

    Rated 4,4 of 5
  • Pullman Cairns International - Australia
    CAIRNS, Australia

    Pullman Cairns International

    Enjoy unique Cairns accommodation in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy a relaxing treatment in Vie Spa or dine on the best local seafood & award winning pastry delicacies in Coco's Kitchen + Bar. Located in the heart of Cairns CBD & close to the departure point for daily trips to the Great Barrier Reef & other natural attractions. With 16 floors of spacious hotel rooms, this hotel means business, with 2700 sqm of state of the art conference & event facilities. Onsite spa, pool, fitness centre and bar.

    Rated 4,4 of 5
  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino - Australia
    CAIRNS, Australia

    Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

    Nestled by Trinity inlet and the Cruise Liner Terminal, the 5-star Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is Cairns most prestigious hotel. With its exceptional location, this luxury Cairns hotel offers guests the ideal opportunity to explore the wonders of Tropical North Queensland. Guests staying at the luxury Cairns accommodation are 10 minutes from Cairns Airport, and a 5 minute walk from the Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests can also explore the incredible Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Atherton Tablelands.

    Rated 4,7 of 5

Cairns Family Accommodation: Your Questions Answered

Which family hotels in Cairns have pools?

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort has a lagoon-style pool with a sandy beach and swim-up bar, while Mantra Trilogy Cairns and Mantra Esplanade Cairns also feature relaxing lagoon-style pools surrounded by tropical greenery. Pullman Cairns International provides an outdoor pool, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino boasts a rooftop pool with city views, perfect for families to unwind after exploring.

Is there family accommodation in Cairns close to the Reef Fleet Terminal?

Several hotels are within walking distance of the Reef Fleet Terminal, the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is just 100m away. Mantra Esplanade Cairns and Pullman Cairns International are also nearby, both ideal for families planning reef excursions.

Which accommodation in Cairns is close to family attractions?

Cairns hotels including Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort andMantra Esplanade Cairns are within walking distance of the Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy’s Playground. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is close to the Wildlife Dome, perfect for animal lovers. Families can also enjoy the Cairns Aquarium, located just a short walk from Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. For families heading out on Great Barrier Reef tours, Pullman Cairns International is close to the departure point at Reef Fleet Terminal.

Is there accommodation with kids’ clubs or special amenities for children in Cairns?

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort stands out with dedicated kids’ clubs for ages 0 to 12, a green play area, and board games. Many Cairns hotels, including Pullman Cairns International, also provide family-focused amenities like spacious interconnecting rooms and a swimming pool.

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