The Benson Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
The Benson Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, featuring views of the Coral Sea, tropical mountains, or Cairns City. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, free Wi-Fi, a work desk, tea and coffee facilities, and an iron. Family rooms have two double beds, while suites include a separate living area and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and refrigerator.
Dining On-Site
The CHB restaurant serves breakfast from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, with made-to-order eggs, omelets, fresh juices, and homemade pastries. Dinner is available until 9 PM. The Coral Hedge Brasserie Bar offers cocktails and local dishes, while Cafe China specializes in Peking and Cantonese cuisine, including yum cha and seafood. The Benson Bar serves international wines, beers, and tropical cocktails.
Resort Facilities
Guests have access to three swimming pools, two tennis courts, a fitness center, and a sauna. The property is set within tropical surroundings, with Mt Whitfield Conservation Park nearby for hiking. Cairns City Cinemas, showing the latest releases, are a short walk away.
Central Location
The hotel is 0.5 km from Cairns Central and 10 km from Cairns Airport. Nearby attractions include the Cairns Aquarium (1 km), Cairns Night Markets (0.5 km), and Rusty's Markets (0.5 km). The Cairns Museum and Green Island are also within walking distance.
Business & Events
The hotel has two conference rooms with bi-folding doors, accommodating up to 250 guests. A business center provides free Wi-Fi and printing services. The Joseph Banks Ballroom is available for formal events. Meeting spaces include executive boardrooms and workshop areas.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
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 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
Location
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