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The Benson Hotel

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

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Exterior
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

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • 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 CNY949
CNY1,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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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
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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 Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪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

The Benson Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. 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.

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

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

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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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

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
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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.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 30 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
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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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The Benson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Bed
Breakfast
Restaurant
Lobby
Bar
Bathroom
Elevator

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious, great, and excellent with a wide variety of fresh options. (18 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean and great, a lovely feature of the property. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

The rooms are ok and nice and clean The bad points A/C. Loud even on low settings Breakfast was cold the whole hot selection was cold
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property great friendly staff, great buffet breakfast, awesome stay
Nadine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Spacious, clean room. Breakfast was also good. Comfortable king size bed. Thank you flr an enjoyable stay.
Krzysztof, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome breakfast.
Catherine, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property is in a handy location. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Benson Hotel

Modern and clean hotel, with a good breakfast. Good central location to get to most amenities.
Keith, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Freshly renovated

An old Rydges hotel rebranded and fully renovated. Rooms clean comfortable and very modern
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, great service, comfy beds, pool is nice and clean, breakfast options are awesome and yummy. Great experience, definitely will be back. Walking distance to the esplanade as well.
Natalia, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central location and we got it for a good price. Room was comfortable and in good condition. Housekeeping was a bit hit and miss. Sometimes we got shower gel/ toilet roll/coffee sometimes we didn’t. It was quickly rectified when we spoke to staff. Pool area was very clean but not the most appealing pool area I gave ever seen. The bar appears to only be open on Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour on both of these evenings with live music and free finger food on Friday evening. I would definitely stay there again for the right price.
naomi, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place to stay
Rasika, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On vacation with wife. We enjoyed the nearby walkable attractions (casino, snorkel wharf, convenience store and numerous restaurants). The washer and dryer was convenient to do a load of wash in the middle of our travels.
Joe, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice hotel with the usual breakfast.
Chris-Tina, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Benson end of March 25

Hotel well located, breakfast good, disappointing bar only open limited days- receptionist were helpful - umbrellas and tow eg is provided- can be noisy with younger travellers
Lee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything, had a great stay
Hannah, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a convenient place to stay if going to events at the Cairns Convention Centre. Only thing I found the pillows to be a little hard.
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were extremely helpful.
THOMAS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and decent rooms
Jagdish, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient and close to everything, from shopping to travel
Amit, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful.
THOMAS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hotel Experience!

We loved our stay here! The rooms were stylish and modern, breakfast buffet offered a wide variety and fresh options, staff were warm and helpful, and the location couldn't be better. Perfect choice for anyone!
Subashree, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Every thing is good, I have no complaints. The only thing is that the room key card wasn’t working well for tapping at the lift so it took a bit more time than it supposed to be.
Hong, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was huge and pretty renovated. Breakfast was delicious. Thumb up for The Benson
Alessandro, 3-night trip