The Benson Hotel

4 class rating
44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
8.2
Very good
based on 1121 reviews
1,121 reviews
Tue 11/11
-
Wed 12/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$141
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
$141
Standard Room
$141
Superior room
$184
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Overview

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.
8.2
Very good rating
Based on 1,121 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Benson Hotel

Tue 11/11
Wed 12/11
Queen room
2 queen beds
$212
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
$221
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
$455
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$141
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$141
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
$150
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
$313
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$323
nightly with fees
Superior room
bed type unknown
$184
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$185
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
$188
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
$141
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$155
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$210
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Benson Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

General

  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lake view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • River view
  • Sea view
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Things to do

  • Eco tourism
  • Bicycle hire
  • Casino
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • First-aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming service
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Rooftop pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of The Benson Hotel

8.2
Very good
1121 verified ratings
Wonderful
463
Very good
296
Good
145
Okay
64
Fair
64
Mediocre
34
Poor
55

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's central location and friendly staff, highlighting spacious rooms and comfortable beds. However, many reviews pointed out issues with cleanliness in common areas and dissatisfaction with the breakfast options, which were often considered overpriced or lacking in variety.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Breakfast2.5 out of 10
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Location

44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Rainforest Dome329 m
  • Reef Hotel Casino352 m
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.4 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.4 km
  • Cairns Central0.5 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.5 km
  • Cairns Railway Station0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Marlin Marina0.7 km
  • Cairns Civic Theatre1 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Benson Hotel

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June
September
$212
$227
Cheapest month to stay with an average 17% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 106% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Benson Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Benson Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Benson Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Benson Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Benson Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $201, while the most expensive was $201.
  • How long should you stay at The Benson Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Benson Hotel

  • Where is The Benson Hotel located?

    The Benson Hotel is located at 44-56 Grafton Street in Cairns CBD, 0.4 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Rainforest Dome is the closest landmark to The Benson Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Benson Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Benson Hotel.

  • Does The Benson Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Benson Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Benson Hotel from the airport?

    The Benson Hotel is 4.8 km from Cairns. The Benson Hotel is 126 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does The Benson Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Benson Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Benson Hotel hotel deals?

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.1
0.4 km
Cairns
4.8 km

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