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The Benson Hotel

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

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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

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 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 $120
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Why we love this property

Art Deco city charm
Admire Art Deco details at this city center hotel with a garden. Steps away from urban buzz, it offers a serene escape near a nature reserve.
Food lovers paradise
This hotel boasts a restaurant with flavors for every palate. The bar offers perfect pairings, while buffet breakfast and in-room champagne elevate dining.
Champagne dreams
Champagne service elevates every stay. Sinking into a pillowtop mattress, guests discover ultimate comfort in these hotel guestrooms.

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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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$127 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffiend - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Annee's Caphê - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BOBZIP - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

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

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 24
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

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
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi (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

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.

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 percent

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 onsite 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, 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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-authorize 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

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 to 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 spots 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 onsite 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 like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, spelunking, 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 onsite 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

The Benson Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious, wide, and fresh with many reviewers enjoying their meal. (20 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean and great, a highlight of the property experience. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Lobby
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Esplanade

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Maddison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room, comfortable bed, parking was convenient.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay at Benson staff was very helpful and kind highly recommend it.
John, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Marlon Andrews, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants
Hazel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was wonderful. Room is excellent. Everything works well. Beautiful pool. Very nice indoor/outdoor bar area. Discounted food and drinks.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good room, nice staff, very clean
Lauren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient spot, central to everything in Cairns City. Breakfast was included and we loved it.
MARK, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our aircon didn’t work and the breakfast wasn’t fresh even tho we at at around 8:30am.
Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for a stay in Cairns and visiting The Reef
R, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are helpful and kind. The location is very good. I enjoyed my stay there.
TOMOMI, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful.
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location and dining limited to certain days
Keshni, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Will stay here again
Kylie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and good location but there was a water leak coming out of the roof in front of my door in the hallway leaving the carpet really wet
Thom, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was spacious, well designed and better than expected.
Samir, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Friendly helpful staff. Clean rooms. Microwave and washing machine made our stay very comfortable as we were here for a squash tournament.
Donna, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful with anything we needed. Definitely recommend staying here.
IHolarnie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast was subpar
Samuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is in the centre of the city. Most businesses areas are walking distance. Excellent location 😍.
Elsa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed the proximity to restaurants and the Esplanade board walk.
maria, 3-night trip