The Benson Hotel - Cairns
-16.924161, 145.776076Overview
4-star city hotel with a rooftop pool and deco-inspired design in downtown Cairns
Rooms and Suites
The Benson Hotel provides guest rooms with private balconies offering ocean or mountain views. Each room includes a 55-inch smart TV in the bathroom and a microwave with plates and cutlery. The property completed a stage one refresh of all rooms with new carpet, curtains, paint, and smart TVs.
Dining
The Benson Bar & Restaurant serves an array of cocktails, modern dining, and local delicacies on level three overlooking the city skyline. Breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily, while the restaurant operates from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The bar offers outdoor seating for guests to enjoy the tropical climate.
Amenities and Recreation
Benson Cairns offers a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the city, open all year with sun loungers. The hotel maintains three swimming pools and a health center with tennis courts. Guests can rent bicycles or cars to explore the area, or engage in canoeing and horseback riding.
Family-Friendly Features
The Benson Hotel offers adjoining rooms for families and spacious accommodations with self-catering options. The property provides board games, kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, and a self-service laundry with washer and dryer. A 24-hour front desk and concierge service help families arrange tours and activities.
Location and Business
The Benson Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Cairns Convention Center, Reef Casino, reef departure terminals, and Esplanade Lagoon. The property contains conference rooms capable of accommodating up to 250 guests with advanced conference and banquet spaces. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in guest rooms.
- Rooms: Private balconies with ocean or mountain views and 55-inch smart TVs in bathrooms
- Dining: Benson Bar & Restaurant with deco-inspired design and outdoor seating
- Recreation: Rooftop pool, three swimming pools, tennis courts, and bicycle rentals
- Location: 5-minute walk from the Convention Center, Esplanade Lagoon, and reef terminals
- Business: Conference rooms for up to 250 guests with banquet spaces
- Family: Adjoining rooms, kids' meals, and self-service laundry
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Rooftop pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Benson Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 130 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 4.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cairns, CNS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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