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The Benson Hotel
This is a self assigned rating by the service provider or obtained through Expedia.
The Benson Hotel
This is a self assigned rating by the service provider or obtained through Expedia.
Most popular facilities
Outdoor pool (unheated)
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Onsite parking (limited, surcharge)
Reception (24 hour)
Guest laundry
Bar / Lounge
Day spa
Breakfast service
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Superior Queen Room with Views
Superior Queen Room with Views
Sleeps 4
Our Superior Queen room offers views of the stunning mountains and Cairns lake. Offering modern furnishings with Two Queen beds, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Superior King Room with Views
Superior King Room with Views
Sleeps 2
Our Superior King room offers views of the stunning mountains and Cairns lake. Offering modern furnishings with Two Queen beds, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Standard Queen Room
Standard Queen Room
Sleeps 4
Our Standard Queen room offers modern furnishings with views of the Cairns river. Offering Two Queen beds, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Standard King Room
Standard King Room
Sleeps 2
Our Standard King room offers modern furnishings with mountain and landmark views. Offering One King bed, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities. A rollaway bed is available. (Subject to availability and charges apply).
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Benson Suite
Benson Suite
Sleeps 2
Our expansive Benson Suite offers sweeping views of Cairns CBD, lush mountains and Cairns river. Offering modern furnishings with One King bed, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Deluxe Terrace Room
Deluxe Terrace Room
Sleeps 3
Our spacious Deluxe Terrace Room offers views of the stunning mountains and overlooking the Pool area. Offering modern furnishings with One King bed, Smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuite with walk in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Standard Accessible Room
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Standard Accessible Room
Sleeps 2
The Standard Accessible room offers a plush Queen Bed enjoying sweeping views of the Cairns CBD and lush tropical mountains. Each room includes complimentary WI-FI, balcony and desk.
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Getting there
Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Until 10:00
On the outside, the Benson shows off its unique beauty, built in 1984 and reimagined in 2021, The Benson Hotel is set to become a Cairns City Favourite. Benson offers sweeping views over the city to the water and mountains. Inside, you’ll find vibrant, comfortable interiors and both newly refurbed or refreshed rooms.Overlooking vibrant Grafton and Spence streets, The Benson offers locals, relaxed vacationers and business travellers comfortable and affordable accommodation in the heart of the CBD. Our well appointed rooms, superspeed wifi, dynamic event spaces and friendly Benson team will make you feel at home.At Level 3, The Benson Bar & Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining and local delicacies.
Outdoor pool (unheated)
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Onsite parking (limited, surcharge)
Reception (24 hour)
Guest laundry
Bar / Lounge
Day spa
Breakfast service
Check In
Please be aware that the 1st night is charged 24 hours before check in.
Bed Types are requests only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.Important information
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^ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 3 Qantas Points per A$1 spent unless otherwise specified, for hotel stays booked through qantas.com/hotels, except Classic Hotel Rewards and Airbnb bookings. Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited to your account at least 8 weeks after check-out. Qantas Points can be earned on cash only purchases and the cash component of Points Plus Pay purchases on eligible bookings and will not be earned on cancelled or refunded bookings. Qantas Points may be earned by the member in whose name the booking is made. Members will not be able to earn points on additional charges paid to the accommodation provider for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Deposit Pay is available on selected properties that offer a free cancellation window that is 21 days or more in the future from the date of booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.
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++ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be awarded up to 2,000 bonus Qantas Points when they make a booking with Airbnb between 16 June 2025 to 25 June 2025 via qantas.com/airbnb for travel and check-out on or before 24 June 2026. Limit of 3 bookings during the campaign period. First time Airbnb bookings earn 500 bonus points and an additional 1,500 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150. Returning members earn 2,000 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150. Members will also earn 1 Qantas Point per AUD $1 value or equivalent in foreign currency on Airbnb bookings made through qantas.com/airbnb. Points awarded will be based on the currency spent and the equivalent in Australian dollars and may fluctuate due to currency exchange rates. Qantas Points will not be earned on cancelled, refunded or amended bookings. The offer does not apply to bookings made with vouchers. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. For first time bookings, the bonus Qantas Points will be applied in two transactions: (1) 500 Qantas Points awarded within 24 hours; and (2) 1,500 Qantas Points awarded within 8 weeks after check-out. For returning members, Qantas Points will be credited within 8 weeks after check-out.
~ Saving is off the hotel's generally available rate for the same property, room type, days, inclusions and conditions.
^* A minimum 20% deposit, payable using a payment card or using Qantas Points, is required to secure your booking. Deposit payment terms will only be permitted for bookings with a free cancellation option, within Australia. Final payment of the balance owing is payable 7 days prior to the end of the free cancellation window for the booking, and will be automatically charged to the card details provided at the time of booking. Where payment of the balance is not made within the required timeframe, or the payment card provided is declined, the booking will be cancelled, and the deposit will be refunded in full. To amend a Deposit Pay booking, the original booking will need to be cancelled before the end of the free cancellation window to be eligible for a refund of your deposit and a new booking will need to be placed. No changes can be made to a Deposit Pay booking until full payment is received. Deposit Pay is available at the discretion of Qantas, and may be removed or revoked at any time. Payment of a deposit indicates acceptance of these conditions.
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