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The Benson Hotel | Hotel in Cairns

| 8.3 (1349 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Cairns Central Business District Hotel | The Benson Hotel

Hotel in Cairns Central Business District, Cairns

Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel. The property has been given new life from its external facade, through the lobby, to the deco-inspired restaurant and bar on level three, overlooking the city skyline. Existing guest rooms have experienced a stage one refresh with new carpet, curtains, paint, and 55" smart TVs in the bathrooms, with furnishing to be refurbished in stage two over the coming months. Located in the heart of the central business district, The Benson Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Convention Center, Reef Casino, reef departure terminals, Esplanade Lagoon, and Promenade. Free WiFi is included. For a more active time, go canoeing or horseback riding. Make your own unique tour of the area with a rented bicycle or car. Return to a favorite drink at the bar, open Tuesday–Saturday. The Benson Bar & Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining, and local delicacies. Breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day. The bar opens from 3 p.m. until late on Friday and Saturday, with the restaurant serving meals from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It also offers outdoor seating to enjoy the tropical climate.

The Benson Hotel is located in Cairns.

This 101 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1349 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Cairns and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, 4870, Australia

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that for bookings of 10 rooms or more, different policies or procedures apply. please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, please note that there is a 1.5% surcharge when you pay with visa or mastercard and 2% when using amex when you pay with a credit card at the hotel's reception desk. the hotel requests an incidental deposit of $50 per night, during your stay (as a deposit or an authorization on your card) for any incidental charges, any credit will be refunded on departure.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.15
Location:
9.12
Staff:
8.88
Facilities:
8.41
Comfort:
8.83
Cleanliness:
8.75
Katrina
Dec 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Australia
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Terrace Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

River view, Pool view, View, Sea view, Mountain view, Landmark view, City view

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Benson Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view, River view, Pool view, View, Mountain view, Landmark view, Lake view, City view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Accessible Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, Landmark view, View, River view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor, Emergency cord in bathroom, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, Landmark view, View, River view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Queen Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

River view, View

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Queen Room with Views
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

River view, View, Mountain view, Landmark view, Lake view, City view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior King Room with Views
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

River view, View, Mountain view, Landmark view, Lake view, City view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this The Benson Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Benson Hotel?

Check-in time for The Benson Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Benson Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this The Benson Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Benson Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Benson Hotel starts from $154 per night with includes Oceanfront, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, Breakfast, Internet, Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Business Services, Entertainment, Sports/Activities, Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace With all other amenities. Float Homes offers a wide range of floating homes, houseboats, and water chalets, ensuring each traveler finds their ideal water escape, whether planning a water getaway, a family vacation, or a pet-friendly retreat with the whole group.

Is The Benson Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Benson Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Benson Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Benson Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Benson Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Benson Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Benson Hotel are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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