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The Benson Hotel

44-56 Grafton StreetSee map

HK$ 1,047.0per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 26 Oct

Top reasons for booking
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Business center
4.3/5Great 557 reviews
Reviews summary
Central location, friendly staff, clean modern rooms, comfortable beds, spacious pool area, microwave and dining ware provided, and rooftop bar.
Exploring the area
Kuranda Scenic Railway, 600m, About 10 mins from hotel by foot
Cairns International Airport, 4.8km, About 9 mins from hotel by car
Rusty's Markets, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger

22.0 m²

Mountain view

5
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
1 double bed or bigger

22.0 m²

Mountain view

4
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Bed type arranged at check-in

City view,River view

3
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger

Lake view,City view

10
Suite
1 double bed or bigger

40.0 m²

Mountain view

4
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Bed type arranged at check-in

22.0 m²

River view

3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 double bed or bigger

22.0 m²

Mountain view

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Reviews

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4.3/5.0

Great

557 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.5
Cleanliness
4.2
Atmosphere & facilities
4.3
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Central location, friendly staff, clean modern rooms, comfortable beds, spacious pool area, microwave and dining ware provided, and rooftop bar.
Location
Walking distance to Esplanade, marina, Cairns Central, shops, restaurants, and tour departures. Convenient central setting.
Services offered
Helpful and friendly staff. Efficient check-in. Room service, umbrellas, and towels provided. On-site bar with happy hour and live music.
Cleanliness
Spotless, modern, and well-maintained rooms. Housekeeping does a fantastic job. Clean pool area and fresh-smelling property.
Atmosphere & facilities
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds, large pool, microwave, dining ware, and pleasant rooftop terrace. Quiet and stylish environment.
All
4.5+
3.0+
Pool
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Kitchen facilities
Large space
Dining
Eric
Reviewed: 14 Jul 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with kids

The good. Easy check in process, room was clean, housekeeping did a fantastic job. The bad. The hotel Internet went out for days, which controls basically everything there. Couldn't make a phone call, access the Internet, or even watch the t.v. which ( which when traveling with young children is kinda nice to have when you want to take a shower in peace ) Speaking of showers, this is where it really wasn't great. Between about 6 and 10 p.m. there wasn't enough hot water to get the shower above tepid. Many nights it was downright cold especially around 8 p.m. Next, they advertise laundry facilities for guests. Which technically they do have... But it's one washer and one dryer.... So it was essentially always in use. There is space in their laundry area for multiple machines if they had opted for the stackable front loader style that the maker of the machines they have does produce. Location is decent, some sketchy businesses nearby but nothing that is going to lead to a concern for safety.
Lili
Reviewed: 7 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with kids

Hotel staff are all great with great location. But the homeless and wired people around the corner is scary. Breakfast is the same with limited choice every day.
Lenka
Reviewed: 5 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great location just a few minutes walk from esplanade. New interior, comfy beds, good views.
Allan
Reviewed: 28 Jun 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with partner

Breakfast was terrible on both days.
Janean
Reviewed: 28 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with kids

The good: location, washer and dryer available but bring your own coins, it’s pretty and clean. The bad: no A/C and even though this is Australias winter, it is bloody hot and we had to keep the windows wide open while sleeping otherwise it would have been unbearable.
Patricia
Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

Great location, loved the shower as well.
Max
Reviewed: 16 Jun 2026

3.0/5.0

Good
Way too expensive for this place, much nicer ones in the area for cheaper. I wouldn’t stay again
Anne
Reviewed: 10 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Beautiful and clean and lovely staff
Wendy
Reviewed: 7 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with kids

Friendly, clean and very central to cairns city. Only thing is you can hear your neighbours !! Walking above you and sliding screen doors. Otherwise great value for money.
Eamon
Reviewed: 25 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay

The room and bathroom was spotless. The bed was very comfortable. However, the air-conditioning was very noisy and the room is not sound proof and the boom boom from the night club across the road was annoying.

Overview

The Benson Hotel

Rooms:101
Floors:10
Star rating:

A stay at The Benson Hotel places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reef Teach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

Description

A stay at The Benson Hotel places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reef Teach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Train stations
600m

Cairns International Airport

Airports
4.8km

Attractions

Rusty's Markets

200m

UnderArt Gallery

300m

Cairns Museum

300m

Cairns Historical Society Museum

300m

Cairns City Centre

300m

The Cultural Place

300m

Cairns Regional Gallery

400m

Myer Cairns

400m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Business center
General
Parking
Parking (additional charge)
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Accessibility
Covered parking
Secured parking
Bicycle parking available
Garden
Safety & security
Safety deposit box
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Reception services
Concierge
Tourist info desk
Health & fitness
Outdoor Swimming pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible parking
Food & drink
Breakfast service (additional charge)
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 14:00 - Before 24:00

Latest check-out time:Before 10:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Children aged above 12 will be charged as adults at this property

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other fees

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Food & drinks

You can enjoy a meal at Benson Bar & Restaurant serving the guests of The Benson Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

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