The Benson Hotel

Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Dates

November 2025

6

December 2025

Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
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

$110 nightly

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

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.

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.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Terrace Room

Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

Sleeps 2

Superior Queen With View

Sleeps 4

Benson Suite

Sleeps 2

Superior King With View

Sleeps 3

Standard Accessible Room

Sleeps 2

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Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$89 nightly

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

‪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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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.