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The Benson Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco Cairns hotel in Cairns Central Business District with a 24-hour front desk

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Suite | Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The price is AED 354
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

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

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Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 7 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annee's CaPhe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Travels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lillipad Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian brothers restaurant Cairns - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Benson Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Benson Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Bicycle tour information, 2 meeting rooms, and outdoor furniture
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Spanish

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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Benson Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun 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.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 24
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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 30 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Benson Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Benson Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Benson Hotel?

Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Benson Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Benson Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Benson Hotel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Teach and Cairns Esplanade. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 9 minutes by foot.

The Benson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 364 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sathesh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To start up with there is no internet or tv facility we got notification about outage in the last minute, and we can't book for alternative accommodation at the last minute. With kids staying for 4 nights without internet or tv is nightmare and staff don't have any ETA. Breakfast was very ordinary not even have proper juice same breakfast everyday and not worth the cost. we got power outage and surprised to see so called 4 star hotel don't have generator lifts didn't work need to climb top floor, air condition was not working till power came back. we requested late check out which was offered till 11am and after that they mentioned will charge every hour. Rooms are not full, but no compensation given for all the inconvenience caused and we felt we stayed in 2- or 3-star budget hotel not a 4-star luxury hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa Leticia

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zakir, SAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and good staff. One elevator was not working, caused unpredictable wait times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro, Pesaro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge and pretty renovated. Breakfast was delicious. Thumb up for The Benson
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and room, was able to wash our clothes whilst we was there. Big scary bug chased us around the pool but not Benson Hotels fault! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ardita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DESIKACHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for the room cost we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to everything, from shopping to travel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonalyn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's all good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Rooms were large and in good condition. My only complaint is that the floor had an external Air Conditioner unit at the end of the hallway and was exceptionally noisy, to the point I made a complaint and was able to change rooms. If staying it would be a good Idea to request a room at the opposite end of the hallway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Benson Hotel in Cairns is a comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed the pool and its vicinity to the esplanade. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice roomy rooms. Tremendous buffet breakfast. Staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel location is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasika

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Loved the two king sized beds which were so comfortable. Microwave, kettle and iron in the room and the shower was really good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Benson. The rooms have been renovated & look exactly like the website photos. Rooms are serviced everyday and are fitted with a microwave, kettle, plates, cutlery, mugs & glasses for four people. Ample storage for bags as well. The pool is huge & very deep (2.1m), pool noodles & towels are supplied. Late arvo, the pool is not in direct sun. The laundry (washer & dryer) is also located on level 4. Rusty’s market is directly opposite (Fri-Sun) and lots of coffee shops & eateries located at The Bensons door step. Both Cairns Central shopping centre & Cairns Esplanade are within easy walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient as we were attending a party at the hotel. Rooms were clean, but a little overpriced compared to other hotels I've stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eleni Georgios

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024