The following hotels have been approached on your behalf, with discounts negotiated and a limited number of rooms in each hotel ‘pre-reserved’. Any bookings and deposits are to be made direct to the hotel and the RMAA Convention rate should be mentioned when booking.
The prices and room types quoted will be held in place until 17th August 2006. Any bookings made after this date will be subject to the normal room rates for the hotel, and subject to their availability. September is a very busy travel and Convention period and it is strongly recommended that accommodation bookings are not left until the last minute.
Please note that the RMAA holds no responsibility for any bookings, cancellations, alterations, etc that may occur and are not offering a booking service on your behalf.
Il Centro Luxury Apartment Suites
26-30 Sheridan Street, Cairns
Located opposite the Cairns Law Courts and just 200 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre
One bedroom apartment
(single or double) |
$155.00 p/night
room only |
| Sofa bed can be made up for an additional: |
$20.00 p/night |
Contact details:
Koala Resort (Backpackers)
Close to the esplanade and a short stroll to Trinity Wharf
One bedroom apartments
sleep 4 with private ensuite, free satellite tv and air conditioning. |
$25 p/person p/night. |
Contact details:
Pacific International
43 The Esplanade (cnr Spence St)
Located on the esplanade near the markets and the casino, and 500 metres from the Convention Centre
Standard room
(includes bed & full buffet breakfast) |
Single occupancy |
$165.00 p/night |
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Double/twin occupancy |
$180.00 p/night |
Contact details:
Rydges Esplanade
Corner The Esplanade & Kerwin Street
Centrally located on The Esplanade along the famous Cairns foreshore, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is a short walk to the heart of the city
Operate a free shuttle bus day and night to the Cairns Convention Centre and back for your convenience.
Standard Hotel Room
One Queen size bed or two Double Beds |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$160.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$175.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$190.00 p/night |
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Ocean View Hotel Room
One Queen size bed or two Double Beds |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$180.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$195.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$210.00 p/night |
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One Bedroom Tower Apartment
One Queen Size bed, one double Sofa bed, kitchen, laundry |
Room Only
(single/twin/triple) |
$190.00 p/night |
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Room Only
(quad) |
$230.00 p/night |
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Two Bedroom Tower Apartment
Two separate bedrooms with one Queen size bed, two double sized beds and one double sofa bed, kitchen, laundry and two bathrooms |
Room Only
(1-6 person) |
$250.00 p/night |
Contact details:
Rydges Plaza (official Convention Hotel)
Corner Grafton & Spence Streets
Rydges Plaza is nestled in the heart of vibrant Cairns, a leisurely walk to the Cairns Convention Centre, the Reef Casino and the central shopping precinct.
Standard Hotel Room
One queen size bed and one single bed |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$168.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$186.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$204.00 p/night |
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Superior Twin Hotel Room
Two queen size beds |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$175.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$193.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$211.00 p/night |
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Executive Room
One queen size bed and one double sofa bed |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$175.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$193.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$211.00 p/night |
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Executive Suite
One king size bed and one double sofa bed, kitchenette & separate living area |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$205.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$223.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$241.00 p/night |
Contact details:
Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort (Pre & Post Convention Accommodation)
Just 25 minutes north of Cairns International Airport, Palm Cove is the beachside village that captures the very best of Tropical North Queensland. The palm-fringed golden sandy beach beckons as majestic melaleuca trees stand tall against a striking backdrop of magnificent rainforest covered mountains. This cosmopolitan beachside village is a special destination for visitors from around the globe, attracting holiday-makers and business travellers alike. Palm Cove is perfectly positioned for exploring the wonders of the tropics, including the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest. Casual, yet sophisticated, Palm Cove is a magical destination offering the best of both worlds.
| Resort Room |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$163.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$181.00 p/night |
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Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$199.00 p/night |
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| Resort Suite |
Room Only
(single/twin/double) |
$193.00 p/night |
| |
Bed & Breakfast
(single) |
$211.00 p/night |
| |
Bed & Breakfast
(double/twin) |
$229.00 p/night |
Contact details:
Sofitel Reef Casino Cairns
35-41 Wharf Street
Located in the heart of the city the Sofitel Reef Casino is 450 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre
| King or Twin Room |
Room Only |
$235.00 p/night |
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| In addition if you pre book breakfast with your accommodation you will receive it for $20 p/person p/day instead of $30 p/person |
Contact details:
Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel
137 The Esplanade, Cairns
Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel is situated just 2 blocks from the city centre right on the Esplande, approx. 1.2 kms to the Cairns Convention Centre
| Superior Ocean View Room |
Room Only
(Twin/Double) |
$150.00 p/night |
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| Deluxe Ocean View Room |
Room Only
(Twin/Double) |
$160.00 p/night |
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| Ocean Front Room |
Room Only
(Twin/Double) |
$180.00 p/night |
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| Executive Suite |
Room Only
(Twin/Double) |
$240.00 p/night |
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Full buffet breakfast each morning $26.00 pp
Continental breakfast each morning $19.00 pp
All deluxe rooms and suites have Broadband which is charged at $20.00 for 24 hours |
Contact details:
Mercure Hotel Harbourside Cairns
Situated on the award winning Cairns Esplanade, enjoy the tranquil views over beautiful Trinity Bay and surrounding parklands. Located 2.5 km from the Cairns Convention Centre, the hotel will provide complimentary return transfers to / from the Convention Centre. Shuttle service will also be operating regularly throughout the day for added convenience.
| Harbour View Room |
Room Only
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$149.00 p/night |
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| Hot buffet breakfast each morning $15.00 pp |
Contact details:
Looking for something else?
Try www.wheretostay.com.au who have over 100 accommodation listings varying in budget and accommodation types from backpackers and caravan parks to self contained apartments and four star hotels.
Due to the tourist nature of Cairns and the prevalence of visitors during September room availability may be limited.
