Floriana Villas

Floriana Villas is a self-contained villa stay at 187 to 189 Esplanade in Cairns North, close to the seafront and the hospital precinct. It allows dogs in one specific villa, which makes it worth a look if you want more space than a motel room on a tropical getaway.

Dogs at Floriana Villas

Pets are restricted to Villa 5, the designated pet-friendly villa, with an additional cleaning fee of $30. Advance notice and direct confirmation with management are required before arrival; unannounced pets can be refused at the door.

The detail that trips people up: some booking platforms list a blanket no-pets policy for the property. The pet-friendly status is tied to Villa 5 specifically, so contact the property directly and confirm that villa is free for your dates rather than trusting a general listing. Lock in the cleaning fee at the same time.

The vibe

Guests consistently point to large, spacious rooms, and that is the real draw for dog owners: a villa layout gives a dog room to settle instead of a tight hotel room with luggage under the bed. Being self-contained, you can keep feeding and walking routines normal.

Getting there and walking the dog

The Esplanade position puts you within reach of the waterfront walking paths, which are on-lead. The designated off-leash patch on the Esplanade sits at Coconut Grove at the northern end, and dogs are barred from the lagoon and central parkland areas, so keep the lead on everywhere else. For a fully fenced run, Touch Park at Aeroglen is about five minutes by car.

While you're out there

Touch Park Fenced Dog Park is the closest proper off-leash run, and Guyala Cafe is a dog-friendly coffee stop in Cairns North. If the pet villa is booked out, The Villas of Cairns at Edge Hill is another villa-style option. See more pet friendly stays in Queensland or explore Cairns North.

Max: one villa for dogs means I actually get the good room for once.