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The Benson Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Nestled near Cairns Central Shopping Centre, The Benson Hotel offers a serene retreat with a garden and an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Indulge in breakfast or dinner at the on-site restaurant, treat yourself to spa treatments like body scrubs or hydrotherapy. With high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff nearby guests have praised the convenient location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is HK$1,086
HK$1,195 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Benson Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King With View

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Queen With View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annee's CaPhe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lillipad Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mai Sai Pak Chee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Benson Bar & Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Required at check-in

    • Debit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (AUD 25 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2885 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1984
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 62
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Benson Bar & Restaurant – This brasserie serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs AUD 25 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

The Benson Hotel Hotel
The Benson Hotel Cairns
The Benson Hotel Hotel Cairns
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Benson Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Benson Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Benson Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Benson Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Benson Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 25 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Benson Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at The Benson Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Benson Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, cave exploring and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Benson Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Benson Bar & Restaurant.

What's the area around The Benson Hotel like?

The Benson Hotel is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 9-minute walk from Cairns Station and 6 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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The Benson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Restaurant
Lobby
Bar
Bathroom
Esplanade

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious, wide, and convenient. (19 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean and great, a lovely feature of the property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Was very convenient to walk everywhere close to shops and restaurants
michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Benson was conveniently located near many of the attractions in downtown Cairns. The property is recently renovated and the condition of our room was great. Would recommend this hotel!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great and comfortable stay. The staff at reception was great.
Siddharth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Helpful and friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast. Enjoyed the pool.
Katy, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

Good service the location is close to everything Shopping Centre, Bank, Esplanade, Casino, Ferry, Bus, cost was reasonable for Cairns, nice hotel.
Francine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was a bit of a walk away from the esplanade but
Del, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property great friendly staff, great buffet breakfast, awesome stay
Nadine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Cairns. Clean, cosy, delicious food (Eugene the Chief is amazing). Everything is around the corner. Wish no better for a good vocation.
Pavel, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location for a Cairns stay. Have been to Cairns several times and stayed at various hotels and found The Benson to be in the best location, easy to walk to dining options and to the marina or Cairns Central etc.
Rodney, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and loved the roof top pool
Natalie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean, quiet, friendly! GREAT LOCATION!!! Room was spacious.. 2 queens! Highly recommend! Great coffee.. and the breakfast looked good!
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome breakfast.
Catherine, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff. Spacious, clean room. Breakfast was also good. Comfortable king size bed. Thank you flr an enjoyable stay.
Krzysztof, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

Property is in a handy location. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Benson Hotel

Modern and clean hotel, with a good breakfast. Good central location to get to most amenities.
Keith, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really nice place to stay
Rasika, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay, great service, comfy beds, pool is nice and clean, breakfast options are awesome and yummy. Great experience, definitely will be back. Walking distance to the esplanade as well.
Natalia, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

Freshly renovated

An old Rydges hotel rebranded and fully renovated. Rooms clean comfortable and very modern
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good/clean property very closr to shopping areas. Parking at the hotel is an extra fee each day.
Lauren, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A nice hotel with the usual breakfast.
Chris-Tina, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Everything, had a great stay
Hannah, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the facility. One lift was broken while there which made it a lengthy wait to go up and down from the room. The rest of the facility was great with good dining and activities walking distance! It was beautiful
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location and decent rooms
Jagdish, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

On vacation with wife. We enjoyed the nearby walkable attractions (casino, snorkel wharf, convenience store and numerous restaurants). The washer and dryer was convenient to do a load of wash in the middle of our travels.
Joe, 3-night trip