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Benson Bronze Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
£92* Per night/room 28 Apr - 29 Apr

Benson Bronze Queen Accessible

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Benson Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Benson Silver Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Benson Gold King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Benson Gold Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at The Benson Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with thalassotherapy, deep-tissue massages or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Property Features

The Benson Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2885 square feet (268 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Benson Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2885 sq ft of conference space
  • 268 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1984
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Cairns Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Benson Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Benson Bar & Restaurant – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Thalassotherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 1
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Mobile payments
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from 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 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • The Benson Hotel Hotel
  • The Benson Hotel Cairns
  • The Benson Hotel Hotel Cairns

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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