The Benson Hotel - Cairns

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The Benson Hotel - Cairns
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Overview

The 4-star The Benson Hotel Cairns, located merely a 9-minute walk from the Bustling Cairns Night Indoor Markets and just 1.2 km from Cairns Family Court, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a private parking lot is available on site.

Location

Situated within reach of the Centenary Lakes, the hotel also gives access to such sports venues as Lagoon Public Swimming Pool, which is 750 metres away. The Benson is within walking distance of a casino and cinemas, while Cazalys Cairns is 3.2 km away. Occupying a central location, this Cairns hotel lies within walking distance of a great barrier reef. Along with other cultural attractions the Cairns Regional Gallery is nestled 800 metres from the accommodation.

Spence Street at Grafton Street bus stop is within 10 minutes' walk of The Benson Hotel and not far from is enough to get to Cairns Central train station.

Rooms

The 101 rooms at this modern hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing facilities and an air conditioner, as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bedrooms come with extra-long beds. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also offer complimentary toiletries and bath sheets. Staying at the Benson Cairns, guests can enjoy views of the mountain.

Eat & Drink

Pastries, muffins, and bread is served for breakfast. You can sample Australian cuisine in the à la carte restaurant Benson. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It also looks onto the skyline. This property features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of Australian cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The Benson Hotel offers a fitness centre, a sauna, a sunbathing terrace, and a shared lounge to diversify your leisure. Other on-site facilities include a conference space along with a photocopy machine and a work desk.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at AUD 25 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 32 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:101
Former name
Rydges Plaza
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed1 Single bed
Standard King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

AUD 25 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Pool view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Benson Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 201 AU$
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cairns, CNS

Location

Address
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Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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