The Benson Hotel

Name: The Benson Hotel
Address: 50 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870, AU
Telephone: +61740460300
Rating: 4.7

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The Benson Hotel

Offering boutique 4 star accommodation, onsite restaurant and bar with views overlooking the stunning Cairns in Far North Queensland. 🌴
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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. Offering sweeping views over the city to the water and mountains. Inside, you’ll find vibrant, comfortable interiors and both newly refurbed or refreshed rooms. At Level 3, The Benson Bar & Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining and local delicacies.

19/06/2026

Whether you're visiting Cairns for the first time or a local chasing your new go-to spot… The Benson has you covered ✨

Head up to our Level 3 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant for mouthwatering dishes by our talented chefs 🍽️, crisp wines 🍷 and signature cocktails 🍸 — all paired with mountain sunsets 🌅 and live music every Friday + Saturday 🎶

Book now via OpenTable or 📞 (07) 4046 0300

15/06/2026

Planning your Cairns escape? 🌴🥾

We’ve rounded up 10 of the BEST hikes to add to your list 👇

1. Wallaman Falls – Australia’s highest single-drop waterfall 💦 (legs will feel it on the way back 😅)
2. Windin Falls – 11.5km return with unreal sunrise views 🌅
3. Babinda Falls – Scenic + stunning, just do your research first 👀
4. Mount Bartle Frere – Australia’s highest peak ⛰️ (tough, worth it, pack to camp overnight at the top)
5. Hartley’s Falls – Easier, beautiful, perfect day hike 🌿
6. Walsh’s Pyramid – Sunrise mission with epic views 🌄
7. Nandroya Falls – Worth the drive (coffee + scones stop after at Lake Barrine☕)
8. Behana Gorge – Easy, fun + even canyoning for thrill seekers 💧
9. Peet’s Falls – Choose your route… easy or challenge accepted 🎯
10. Crystal Cascades – A chilled, family-friendly favourite 🏞️

Save this for your next trip 📍 and unwind at The Benson after the adventure 🏨✨

⚠️ Always hike safe + plan ahead

10/06/2026

Looking for the perfect date night spot in Cairns? 🌅🍸✨

Start with rooftop cocktails, live music and sunset views at The Benson 💫

Then cosy up in our Level 3 restaurant over mouthwatering steak 🥩, fresh seafood pasta 🍝 and all the dreamy date night vibes 🤍

Great drinks, delicious food & a little romance… sounds like the perfect night to us ✨

05/06/2026

Cairns blue skies ☀️ = Level 3 at The Benson 🍸🌿

Swing by this arvo for FREE FRIDAY BITES from 3pm 🙌

Order any drink and enjoy complimentary chef-made bites on us 🍴✨

Your Friday plans = sorted 😎

22/05/2026

this & yap 🍸✨

Join us on the Level 3 Rooftop at The Benson for golden hour over Cairns 🌅

And don’t forget… it’s FREE FRIDAY BITES 🙌 Enjoy complimentary chef-made bites with every drink, 3–6pm 🍴

Grab your girls — this is the spot for cocktails, views & catching up 💕

19/05/2026

Planning a trip to paradise? 🌴✨ (aka Cairns 😉)
Let The Benson be your home base 🏨 — where city style meets tropical escape 🌆🌺
Check in, chill out, and start exploring 🍹✈️

15/05/2026

That Friday feeling 😎✨

Head up to Level 3 at The Benson for 🍸 cocktails + 🍴 FREE FRIDAY BITES this arvo

Good vibes, great drinks, and snacks on us 🙌 — say less

Address

50 Grafton Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Telephone

+61740460300

Website

http://www.thebensonhotel.com.au/

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