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The Benson Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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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
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Reception
The Benson Hotel, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre, offers a quiet escape with a garden, outdoor pool, restaurant, spa, high-speed WiFi, and luggage storage. Enjoy breakfast, dinner, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen With View

  • Sleeps 4

Benson Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King With View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffiend - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Annee's Caphê - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Candy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, The Benson Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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 along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a nature reserve, and bicycle parking
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, 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

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Benson Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,885 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop 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 32 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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