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The Benson Hotel

4.0 star property

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Suite
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Benson Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Change of towels is available on request.
The Benson Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Benson Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2885 square feet (268 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Benson Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Benson Bar & Restaurant - This brasserie serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Spanish

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 30 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 centre

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
  • Lift (90 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (62 centimetre 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

The Benson Hotel Hotel
The Benson Hotel Cairns
The Benson Hotel Hotel Cairns

The Benson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 431 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freshly renovated

An old Rydges hotel rebranded and fully renovated. Rooms clean comfortable and very modern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Benson end of March 25

Hotel well located, breakfast good, disappointing bar only open limited days- receptionist were helpful - umbrellas and tow eg is provided- can be noisy with younger travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is good, I have no complaints. The only thing is that the room key card wasn’t working well for tapping at the lift so it took a bit more time than it supposed to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great friendly staff, great buffet breakfast, awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Mixed experience in Cairnes

Location excellent. Happy hour decent. Room and balcony a good size. They charge for water and there is no soap dish in the bathroom. We were on the 4 floor above the restaurant. Surprisingly quiet until some rude people moved in above us. There was nothing but noise from them which made it hard to sleep. Complained and an attendant came to our room and could hear the noise from above. She said she would take care of it and inform the night attendant as her shift was ending soon. Nothing changed, noise off and on all night long. Phoned the front desk but no one answered or the line was busy (4 AM in the morning?). Probably would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a handy location. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything except having to pay an extra $25 to park my car for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They could not provide ice for us
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, great service, comfy beds, pool is nice and clean, breakfast options are awesome and yummy. Great experience, definitely will be back. Walking distance to the esplanade as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On vacation with wife. We enjoyed the nearby walkable attractions (casino, snorkel wharf, convenience store and numerous restaurants). The washer and dryer was convenient to do a load of wash in the middle of our travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danusia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Benson Hotel

Modern and clean hotel, with a good breakfast. Good central location to get to most amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a convenient place to stay if going to events at the Cairns Convention Centre. Only thing I found the pillows to be a little hard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richardas R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very nice. Check-in was quick and easy. The only reason I gave this hotel 4* is because of the breakfast. The food was very good but the pricing could be better. Two of us staying at the hotel, hotel charged 30$ each for a buffet breakfast. I believe guests should be charged half that price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoe J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025