Local Guide to Trendy Resorts in Cairns.
It just wouldn't be a tropical holiday if there weren't resorts! The ultimate in holidaying... many people coming to Cairns wish for nothing more than to laze in the warm sun on a sunbed and soak up the tanning rays while a smiling and friendly resort staff member drops off a cocktail next to you.
Cairns resorts take the idea further by also providing swim up bars in their pools serving food and drinks, some having a full beach at the waters edge of their pools. Lagoon style and large seem to be in fashion in the resorts of Cairns currently, and no matter which Cairns resort you choose to base your holiday, you can be assured of a spectacular swimming pool. Waterfalls and elaborate water features as well as spas (heated or otherwise) are also not uncommon at Cairns resorts.
Most Cairns resorts sport a respectable fitness centre, where you can expect qualified fitness instructors, weight machines, exercise bikes, tennis courts, saunas, classes such as aerobics, pilates and tae bo as well as massage and beauty treatments. If there is something in your fitness regime you just can't miss while on holiday in Cairns, contact us and let us know what you're after. There is a good chance we know which resorts or fitness companies can provide what you're after.
Above all, Cairns resorts are luxurious and well appointed. Most have far reaching city, mountain and sea views and in many Cairns resorts you also are lucky enough to have your own balcony to absorb these sights. Resort suites range between standard studio or hotel style accommodation, self-contained resort apartments with a full kitchen, or if you really want to splash out, try a multi-bedroom luxury resort penthouse suite. Bound the have the best views, room service and in-room facilities, resort penthouses are the ultimate in a luxurious Cairns holiday.
Cairns resorts undoubtably emphasise fun and class with their bright, tropical surroundings. Some have tropical aquariums with fish from the Great Barrier Reef in their foyer, and most have staff who wear tropical fabrics and colourful uniforms with match their wide smiles.
Many of the hotels in Cairns have a laid back resort style also, and they're worth checking out if this is the type of accommodation you're after. Our favourites include; Cairns International Hotel and Hilton Cairns. Other resort hotspots in Far North Queensland include Palm Cove & Port Douglas.
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The only 4½ star resort in the Cairns city, Oasis Resort
Cairns offers modern Far North Queensland styling centred around its
spectacular lagoon style swimming pool, complete with its own beach and
swim up bar. All resort rooms are beautifully furnished and feature;
private balconies, in-room dining from Oasis Cairns Resort's restaurant,
bath and shower, complimentary in-room safes, individually controlled
air conditioning & a refrigerator with mini-bar.
Being centrally located, Oasis Cairns Resort offers easy access to the attractions of Cairns, and offers stunning views of the resort's pool, the Cairns Esplanade and the mountain ranges of the Cairns Hinterland. Priced between $169 - $340, Oasis Resort Cairns is popular with couples, honeymooners and families visiting Tropical North Queensland. A favourite getaway with locals, Oasis Cairns Resort is the perfect spot to spend your Cairns holiday. If you would like to check your holiday dates for availability, please contact us.
Cairns Resort by Outrigger is a resort by name, but really more closely classifies as a Cairns hotel. Cairns Resort by Outrigger boasts hotel rooms as well as luxury self-contained serviced apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Directly across the road from the newly developed Cairns esplanade, Cairns Resort by Outrigger is convenient to the CBD, and all rooms have stunning views over the water or the city.
A very trendy Cairns resort, accommodation at Cairns Resort by Outrigger is sure to impress and be more than adequate for your Cairns holiday. Prices range between $164 - $1027 per night. Please contact us with your specific requirements and number of people in your party, as this luxury Cairns resort has many room configurations.
Located just outside the Cairns CBD on the newly developed Cairns Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort features three swimming pools, a progressive fitness centre and two tennis courts. Providing executive hotel room accommodation as well as fully self-contained apartments and luxury resort penthouses, Rydges Esplanade Resort is a hotel/resort with enough variety in their accommodation options to suit all Cairns travellers. Crystal Twig, Rydges Esplanade Resort's signature restaurant is popular with visitors and locals, and has won many awards for its outstanding service and innovative cuisine.
Rydges Esplanade Resort's superb location makes it affordable esplanade accommodation ranging from $155 - $1067 per night. Very popular with international visitors, Rydges Esplanade Resort makes an impact upon the Cairns city's evening skyline with a stunning illuminated blue rest profile. If you have any questions about Rydges Esplanade Resort, please contact us.
In a prime central waterfront position, Breakfree Royal Harbour Resort suites take advantage of their spectacular views over the newly developed Cairns esplanade by each having a private external balcony. Just a short walk to Cairns casino, CBD shopping and the reef fleet terminal, this Cairns resort is excellent for holiday makers who enjoy the convenience of an inner city location, and don't wish to hire a car.
Each room in this Cairns resort has a spa bath and internet access, as well as full kitchen and laundry facilities. This is a modern and comfortable resort, which is well suited to a long holiday in Cairns. Prices range between $132 - $169 per night. If you would like a quote for your holiday dates, please enquire, this resort is a favourite for people who enjoy luxurious surroundings, but are on a budget.
Perhaps Cairns' oldest and best known resort, the Cairns Colonial Club is located outside the city centre, and runs bus trips between 8am - 6pm to and from the city. The Cairns Colonial Club is set on over 10a of tropical award-winning gardens, which creates a relaxing resort atmosphere. Resort visitors report the three large lagoon pools and the vibrant friendly staff as the resort's best features. This resort also has three restaurants, a fitness centre and most facilities you would expect from a tropical Cairns resort.
There are five resort room types this is Cairns resort ranging from $128 - $295 per night. Whether it be for a couple on holiday, or a large family, Cairns Colonial Club has accommodation options for all. Some rooms are fully self-contained, while others have private balconies and courtyards. A long time Cairns resort favourite, enquire if you would like a price on accommodation for your Cairns holiday.
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