The Benson Hotel, Cairns

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Deluxe Terrace Room

Max 2 Adults

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Benson Suite

Max 2 Adults

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This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as lake views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Accessible Room

Max 2 Adults

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This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.

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All Facilities for The Benson Hotel

Category	Facilities
Activities	Live music/performance, Cycling, Live sport events (broadcast), Fishing, Horse riding, Hiking, Happy hour, Snorkelling, Canoeing, Diving.
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Business centre.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Others	bar, pool, food, parking, wifi.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available.
Miscellaneous	Facilities for disabled guests, Higher level toilet, Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Lower bathroom sink, Non-smoking throughout.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Slippers, Shower, Toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Carpeted, Iron, Safety deposit box, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Electric kettle, Microwave, Restaurant, Minibar, Dining table, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Dining area, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Security alarm, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Carbon monoxide detector.
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Key card access, Linen, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Wake-up service.
Media & Technology	TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Garden.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Concierge service, 24-hour front desk, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Mobile app for room service, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Evening entertainment.
Transport	Car hire.
Pool and wellness	Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Outdoor & View	City view, Pool view, Terrace, Patio, Mountain view, Landmark view, River view, View, Lake view, Sea view, Balcony, Garden view.

Location & Nearby Places

Cairns City (0.7 Km from city center)

Cnr Spence & Grafton Streets

15 Nearby Attractions

Rusty's Markets

0.2 km

Cairns Aquarium

0.6 km

Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

0.6 km

Muddy's Playground

1.0 km

Esplanade Boardwalk

1.4 km

Cairns Botanic Garden

7.7 km

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About This Property

Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel. The property has been given new life from its external facade, through the lobby, to the deco-inspired restaurant and bar on level three, overlooking the city skyline. Existing guest rooms have experienced a stage one refresh with new carpet, curtains, paint, and 55" smart TVs in the bathrooms, with furnishing to be refurbished in stage two over the coming months. Located in the heart of the central business district, The Benson Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Convention Center, Reef Casino, reef departure terminals, Esplanade Lagoon, and Promenade. Free WiFi is included. For a more active time, go canoeing or horseback riding. Make your own unique tour of the area with a rented bicycle or car. Return to a favorite drink at the bar, open Tuesday–Saturday. The Benson Bar & Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining, and local delicacies. Breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day. The bar opens from 3 p.m. until late on Friday and Saturday, with the restaurant serving meals from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It also offers outdoor seating to enjoy the tropical climate.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.3

Based on 492 Reviews

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Comfort

8.86

Cleanliness

8.77

Value For Money

8.17

Facilities

8.41

Guest Reviews

Abigail

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Activities such as the pool and restaurant were easily accessible

Across from Gillies so didnt sleep very well

Published on 05 Jan 2024

Katherine

group

10.0

Exceptional

Room was large and clean. Breakfast room and quality was much higher than expected.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Yasmin

young couple

9.0

Superb

Great view. Comfortable bed. Great lighting. Very clean room. Perfect airconditioning.

Lift was not the cleanest. Lighting in foyer was too bright.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Ron

young couple

8.0

Very good

Great location and very good option for Central Cairns CBD

Very clean and neat. Great location. Only issue was the bar, stated happy hour every day from 3pm to 6pm, but signs stated bar did not open to 4.30 pm

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Racheal

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Good location! We enjoyed having the pool and restaurant onsite. Would definitely stay again.

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Shenbagaram

family with young children

5.0

Passable

Breakfast

No aircon for a day.no phone facility to call outside local numbers.no adapter that supports conversion International numbers

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Yan

young couple

7.0

Good

Location and very new by the look of it.

Very soft bed, very uncomfortable. Very thick pillow too.

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Steven

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Comfortable beds

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Aman

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Good option if you dont want to stay close to Esplanade area

Breakfast - good, fruit options can be little more Room size- Excellent with 2 double beds. Staff, supervisors were very considerate. Took care of the AC and Fridge issues quite professionally.

Published on 28 Dec 2023