The Benson Hotel
Highlights
- Enjoy picturesque views of the mountains and Coral Sea from boutique rooms in the heart of Cairns CBD.
- Relax in modern rooms featuring walk-in showers and complimentary Wi-Fi for a comfortable stay.
- Savour delicious meals at the onsite restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner with live entertainment on weekends.
- Unwind by the outdoor pool and deck area, perfect for soaking up the Queensland sun.
The Benson Hotel offers boutique rooms and suites suitable for all types of travellers.
Offering Standard, Superior, Terrace and Suite room types with picturesque views of the mountains, Coral Sea and city centre. Each room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, an ensuite with a walk-in shower, a smart TV with Netflix capabilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Onsite facilities include an outdoor pool and deck area, onsite restaurant and bar on Level 3 and multiple event spaces. The restaurant is open for breakfast daily and dinner with live entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Accommodation Association of Australia
- Australian Hotels Association
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
Features
Available experiences
Standard Queen Room
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.
Standard King Room
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)
Superior Queen Room with Views
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.
Superior King Room with Views
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.
Deluxe Terrace Room
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.
Benson Suite
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.
Current offers
Stay Longer and Save
Extend your getaway and save with our Stay Longer and Save offer.
Stay 2 nights and save 5%, 3–4 nights and save 10%, or 5+ nights and save 15%.
BFF members enjoy an additional 10% off on all rates.
Make the most of your time away—relax, explore, and create unforgettable memories.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A shower curtain (no door).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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