The Benson Hotel - Cairns

$$$$||View on mapCairns, AustraliaCnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870|
8.3
Great
|75 photos
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room
The Benson Hotel - Cairns
Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Staff8.6
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Families36%
Couples31%
Solo13%
Business10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Staff8.6
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Families36%
Couples31%
Solo13%
Business10%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 34.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:101
Former name
Rydges Plaza
Price calendar
Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Show 3 more room typesLess

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Laundry
TV

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
Show all facilitiesHide facilities

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

Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Address
The address has been copied.
Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Map view
Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
52-54 The Esplanade
Cairns Cenotaph
100 yd
The Esplanade
1876 Landing Party
100 yd
Gallery
Samurai Gallery Australia
100 yd
Shop 4
Underart Gallery
100 yd
1/47 Shields St
Bones and Jones
100 yd
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
100 yd
Gallery
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns
100 yd
58 Lake St Suite 3-4
Foot and Body Massage
100 yd
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
100 yd
Wooroonooran Bartle Frere
Josephine Falls
200 yd
Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
100 yd
Shopping Area
T Galleria by DFS
100 yd
Parks
Anzac Park
100 yd
Restaurant
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
100 yd
Restaurant
LILO Restaurant + Bar + Pooldeck
100 yd
Restaurant
Bobby's B1 Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
The Lillipad Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Candy
100 yd
Restaurant
Pantry 15
100 yd
Restaurant
Caffiend
100 yd

Reviews of The Benson Hotel

The essence·from guest reviews·past 2 years

We read 2,457 guest reviews so you don’t have to

One honest summary, pulled from every verified stay—no scrolling through hundreds of reviews.

Guests say: solid choice
rated 8+
3.6/ 5
190 reviews
8.3/ 10
2,037 reviews
3.7/ 5
80 reviews
8.5/ 10
150 reviews
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
-
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room