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Hotel Overview

Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870

The Benson Hotel, a 4-star Cairns hotel rated 8.2/10 on Booking.com, offers a family-friendly atmosphere complemented by modern amenities. Guests can enjoy three resort swimming pools, the Benson Bar & Restaurant serving local delicacies, and easy access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Benson Hotel provide either ocean views of the Coral Sea or mountain views of the Cairns Hinterland. Each room includes air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and private balconies.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the Benson Bar & Restaurant, offering a menu featuring local delicacies, and a range of nearby restaurants such as Longevity and Caffiend within 0.5 miles. The breakfast menu integrates freshly squeezed juice shots, smoothies, and a variety of hot dishes.

Leisure & Business

Guests can enjoy leisure facilities including three resort swimming pools, two tennis courts, and a fitness center set within lush tropical surroundings. The hotel also offers a full business center with superior technology, accommodating conferences and meetings for up to 300 guests.

Location & Transportation

The Benson Hotel is conveniently located 0.5 miles from landmarks such as Cairns Central and the Cairns Night Markets. Public transportation options include nearby bus stations, allowing easy exploration of the city and attractions like the Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome.

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240 sq. feet 
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1 Double bed
Mountain view
Shower
Air conditioning
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Deluxe Terrace Room
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2 persons
240 sq. feet 
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1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
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Standard Queen Room
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240 sq. feet 
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River view
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Air conditioning
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How to Navigate the City

Explore Every Transit Option Around the Airport

City Centre
Cairns2300 ft
Airports
Cairns (CNS) 4.4 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Services to Enhance Your Layover

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • 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 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
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Location & Directions

Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
52-54 The Esplanade
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1400 ft
The Esplanade
1876 Landing Party
1400 ft
Gallery
Samurai Gallery Australia
900 ft
Shop 4
Underart Gallery
700 ft
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
900 ft
1/47 Shields St
Bones and Jones
800 ft
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Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns
1300 ft
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Foot and Body Massage
600 ft
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
1700 ft
Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
600 ft
Shopping Area
T Galleria by DFS
1000 ft
Park
Anzac Park
2500 ft
Shopping Area
Oceana Walk Arcade
200 ft
Main Street Arcade
Reef Teach
500 ft
Restaurants
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
300 ft
43 Spence St
LILO Restaurant + Bar + Pooldeck
100 ft
50 Grafton Street Level 3
Bobby's B1 Restaurant
100 ft
Ocean Walk Lake Street Shop 16
Helga's Pancake House
200 ft
45-47 Spence Street
The Lillipad Cafe
600 ft
72 Grafton St
Pantry 15
200 ft
62 Grafton St 15
Caffiend
500 ft
Shop 5 78 Grafton St
Luxx Bar And Pizzaria
400 ft
39 Lake St
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