Overview
Deco-inspired hotel with rooftop pool in central Cairns
Rooms & Design
The Benson Hotel completed a stage one refresh in 2021, adding new carpet, curtains, paint, and 55-inch smart TVs in the bathrooms. Guest rooms offer private balconies with ocean or mountain views. The deco-inspired design carries through from the external facade to the lobby and the restaurant on level three.
Dining & Bar
The Benson Bar & Restaurant on level three overlooks the Cairns city skyline and provides outdoor seating. The Benson Hotel serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily and dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the bar open Tuesday-Saturday from 3 p.m. until late. Cafe China offers an additional on-site dining option alongside a coffee house and special diet menus.
Rooftop Pool & Recreation
A rooftop pool at The Benson Cairns offers panoramic views of the city and is open year-round with sun loungers. The hotel also has two additional swimming pools and a health center. Guests can borrow bicycles or book canoeing and horseback riding through the concierge.
Business & Events
Benson Hotel Cairns contains conference rooms for up to 250 guests, a business centre, and fax/photocopying services. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, a tour desk, and luggage storage. Evening entertainment includes live music and happy hour events.
Location & Accessibility
The Benson Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Cairns Convention Center, Reef Casino, reef departure terminals, Esplanade Lagoon, and Promenade. Wheelchair-accessible rooms include grab rails and lower bathroom sinks, plus a designated smoking area. Car hire and a parking garage are available on-site.
- Design: Deco-inspired with stage one refresh and 55-inch smart TVs in bathrooms
- Dining: Benson Bar & Restaurant and Cafe China with outdoor seating
- Recreation: Rooftop pool, three swimming pools, canoeing, and horseback riding
- Business: Conference space for 250 guests and 24-hour concierge
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and designated parking
- Location: Minutes from Esplanade Lagoon and reef departure terminals
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
AUD 25 per day
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Rooftop pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
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 view
- Pool view
- With view
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
Essential information about The Benson Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 13595 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 7.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cairns, CNS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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