The Benson Hotel

Property class: 4
Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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 CNY864
CNY951 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, a large window with a view of buildings, and a marble-patterned carpet.

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of mountains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a mirror, and a view of a bridge.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 18 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Candy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miroku -Japan's best bites - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬1 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

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. Open select days.

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 fire extinguisher and 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 (8-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 8 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

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were considered good, delicious, and varied, with many guests enjoying the buffet. (39 reviews)
  • The pool was huge, very deep, and clean, with pool noodles and towels supplied, and a convenient location for sun protection. (24 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a delicious breakfast buffet and had a cozy atmosphere. (19 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location just a few minutes walk from esplanade. New interior, comfy beds, good views.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Hotel staff are all great with great location. But the homeless and wired people around the corner is scary. Breakfast is the same with limited choice every day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location, clean and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay, lovely hotel and really big rooms. Lovely view, and was a pleasure to stay there. The staff were brilliant and we had a lovely stay. Would recommend it to anyone
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, big pool, good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean room, convenient to every shopping areas and main tourist spots
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8/10 Very good

The good: location, washer and dryer available but bring your own coins, it’s pretty and clean. The bad: no A/C and even though this is Australias winter, it is bloody hot and we had to keep the windows wide open while sleeping otherwise it would have been unbearable.
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8/10 Very good

The room and bathroom was spotless. The bed was very comfortable. However, the air-conditioning was very noisy and the room is not sound proof and the boom boom from the night club across the road was annoying.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and clean rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location and excellent facilities. Also great value vs similar hotels. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room, comfortable bed, parking was convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and in good condition. Great location. Bar and Restaurant had a good vibe.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. The room was spacious and loved the view from our balcony. Room service is way beyond our expectation, room is restored everyday. The location was perfect and close to shops. We enjoyed the pool. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Cairns.
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4/10 Fair

Room and staff is good , but everyday they are serving same breakfast. We book hotel for 8 days.
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, plenty of space. 2 cups,bowls, plates and glasses available in room. Parking at your own extra cost. Most staff friendly, Gym is off premises and 20min walk away. Food can be catered for coeliac. Bar was amazing too
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8/10 Very good

Very clean hotel and modern rooms. The rooms had good aircon. We came on Easter bank holiday weekend. We were disappointed to find out on arrival that the hotel restaurant wasn’t open for the duration of our stay. We didn’t know about this until we checked in
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Will stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel! The rooms are so spacious, comfortable, and super clean! Staff are very helpful and nice. However, I would not recommend including the breakfast in your booking. The food are just boring and not in high quality. You can easily find an eatery near by to have good coffee and fresh made breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

Great location & clean room. Live music was a bonus on the rooftop terrace
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property great friendly staff, great buffet breakfast, awesome stay
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8/10 Very good

Great location and decent rooms
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8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed the proximity to restaurants and the Esplanade board walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and comfortable stay. The staff at reception was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful with anything we needed. Definitely recommend staying here.