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The Benson Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $160
$146 nightly
$160 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Reef Hotel Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen With View

  • Sleeps 4

Benson Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King With View

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

A stay at The Benson Hotel places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reef Teach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffiend - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Candy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BOBZIP - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viet Fresh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at Benson Bar & Restaurant serving the guests of The Benson Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2885 square feet (268 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Benson Bar & Restaurant - This brasserie serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Benson Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,885 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Benson Hotel Hotel

The Benson Hotel Cairns

The Benson Hotel Hotel Cairns

The Benson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 538 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, big pool, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious and clean rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location and excellent facilities. Also great value vs similar hotels. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room, quiet, good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sachin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room and staff is good , but everyday they are serving same breakfast. We book hotel for 8 days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wing Cheung Winnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, convenient to every shopping areas and main tourist spots
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and in good condition. Great location. Bar and Restaurant had a good vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jenny Chung-Yee

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was ideal. Breakfast selection was of a low standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Our aircon didn’t work and the breakfast wasn’t fresh even tho we at at around 8:30am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Charley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were nice and bathrooms were lovely, the noise is a problem on the weekends, we stayed from Friday to Sunday and there was events / music playing every afternoon into the night from Friday to Sunday. First night was the worst as it was party music and very loud playing until 11:30pm, we had a early night as we had activities booked for the next day and we couldn’t get to sleep until after 11:30pm when the music stopped. I brought ear plugs and could still hear through my ear plugs. Elevator was a nightmare, it wouldn’t work properly most times. Pool was nice, the service at reception wasn’t great, asked questions and wouldn’t get a straight answer, reception was unsure on a lot of things relating to hotel, like when the restaurant stopped cooking, what events were on at the hotel, to ask about parking and then reception said you had to pay, which would of been useful information when we were checking in. $25 for 24 hours for parking. But when we were going to pay, she said don’t worry about it and didn’t charge us. Just a confusing experience. It would be a great place to stay during the week when there is no events on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Great location & clean room. Live music was a bonus on the rooftop terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was wonderful. Room is excellent. Everything works well. Beautiful pool. Very nice indoor/outdoor bar area. Discounted food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, comfortable bed, parking was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Traveled with family and small children
The noise and loud music from Hotel Bar and Bistro from 3pm till midnight Wed to Sat really has deprived us from proper sleep for two days in a roll… they really should have those functions indoor. If your room is facing the pool, definitely you won’t be able to rest well especially when you have early morning tours booked the next day… Good points are: there is a microwave and dining ware, more convenient for instant food lovers. Room service is also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marlon Andrews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025