Hotels in Cairns in December 2026

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Hotel rates in Cairns in December 2026

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 2, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates. Some hotels are near Cairns rather than in it; their row says where.

Hotel Stay Axel rate Public rate Saving Check current rates
Hides Hotel Cairns · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $94 a night · refundable $113 a night on Expedia $19 a night less (17%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Palm Royale Cairns · 4-star · in Manunda, not Cairns Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $81 a night · refundable $75 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Aspect Central · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $82 a night · refundable $80 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Comfort Inn Cairns City · 4-star, Comfort Inn Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $87 a night · non-refundable $83 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Tropiq · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $97 a night · refundable $89 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cairns City Palms · 4-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $97 a night · refundable $86 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre · 4-star, Ramada Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $101 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns · 4-star, Rydges Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $116 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Mantra Trilogy · 4-star, Mantra Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $123 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments · 4-star Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $125 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cairns Harbourside Hotel · 4-star, Holiday Inn Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $125 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cairns Sheridan Hotel · 4-star, Tourism & Hospitality Support Network Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $133 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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