The Benson Hotel

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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.

14/09/2026

Island adventures, whale sightings, and endless shades of blue...

September was made for days on the reef.

Whether you're spotting whales on the horizon or escaping to Fitzroy Island, this is Tropical North Queensland at its best.

And as the day comes to an end, return to The Benson to unwind, recharge, and relive the memories you've made.

11/09/2026

🥂✨ Weekend mode: activated.

Ready to start that Friday feeling a little early? Slip into the robes, pop the bubbles, and settle in—because at The Benson, Fridays are worth celebrating. 🍾🤍

And here's your excuse to join us downstairs... 🍸 From 3pm, enjoy complimentary Friday bites when you purchase your first drink at our Level 3 Bar & Restaurant. Good drinks, tasty bites, and the perfect start to the weekend? Say less 😉

🥂🌴☀️✨

09/09/2026

We weren't planning to drop the C-word just yet.

So this is us quietly telling you about our Christmas earlybird offer.

Book your event with us by the end of September, and receive complimentary venue hire PLUS a free welcome treat.

Choose from either:
🥂 Arrival drinks for the whole group
🧀 A grazing board to share
🥙 Chef-selected canapes

Get in touch to secure your date early, and enjoy a little extra on us.

Terms and conditions apply.

08/09/2026

Blue skies, live music, cold drinks, and a BBQ sizzling in the sunshine ☀️

Thank you to everyone who spent Father's Day with us at The Benson. It was a fantastic day filled with great food and great company - celebrating all the dads, grandads, and father figures in our lives.

Thank you all for making it such a memorable day 🩵

05/09/2026

This + not texting him back 🤝🍸✨

It’s SATURDAY and Saturdays are for the girls 💅🌅

Head up to our Level 3 Rooftop Bar for sweeping views, sunsets for days, signature cocktails on demand and live music all afternoon 🎶🍹

Grab the girls, order another round and make an afternoon of it 🤍

03/09/2026

Level 3 is calling 🍸✨

Sweeping views, signature cocktails, incredible food and rooftop vibes that just hit different 🌅

Whether it's a mid-week dinner or weekend drinks, we've got you covered — The Benson Bar & Restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday 🙌

Come for the views, stay for the good times 🤍

01/09/2026

Picture yourself here.

Warm breeze, tunes playing, golden-hour views, and a rooftop terrace filled with your favourite people.

From milestone birthdays and engagement drinks to Christmas parties, corporate gatherings, and everything in between, some moments deserve a setting that feels just as special as the occasion itself.

And at The Benson, we've got the perfect backdrop for every celebration.

Get in touch and enquire about your next event today.

31/08/2026

Seems like the perfect day to us ☕✨

At The Benson, mornings blend seamlessly into afternoons.

Start your day with a perfectly brewed coffee and end it with bubbles on the balcony. Honestly, what more could you ask for? 🥂🌴

28/08/2026

Here's to the dads, grandads, stepdads, and father figures who make life better every day.

Celebrate Dad this Father's Day with good food, great company, live music, and a well-earned schooner of Benson's Signature Brew on us.

Father's Day | 12-3pm | The Benson, Level 3

Book Father's Day Lunch at The Benson: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/benson-fathers-day-lunch-tickets-1993718385360

27/08/2026

🌴✨ Your friendly reminder that Cairns currently looks like this...

Ready to trade the bustle for a little tropical bliss? 🌺 Let The Benson be your home base while you explore our beautiful backyard—and maybe extend that "one more day" feeling a little longer 😉

📍 Cairns, QLD

Address

50 Grafton Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Telephone

+61740460300

Website

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

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