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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Warren

￥24,773

￥27,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Taylor

￥27,870

￥30,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Steven

￥22,078

￥24,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

Ryan

￥26,198

￥28,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A balcony with a view of a calm lake, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the distance.

5. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

David

￥26,325

￥28,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

6. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Henson

￥21,262

￥21,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

Simon

￥18,362

￥20,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Larry

￥19,680

￥21,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Suzanne

￥21,477

￥23,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

10. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Catherine

￥21,698

￥23,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

Paul

￥23,373

￥25,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jean

￥24,664

￥27,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A room with a white wicker chair, a wooden stool, and several potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

Ryan

￥19,879

￥21,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

14. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Michaela

￥18,832

￥21,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

15. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 2.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

Anu

￥15,733

￥17,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

16. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Hannah

￥12,989

￥14,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

James

￥16,958

￥18,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A row of blue cabins with white doors, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

18. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Elizabeth

￥10,246

￥14,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jim

￥19,198

￥21,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium

Giannina

￥31,284

￥31,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Cairns	9.0 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View

Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at the hotel with 6 other family members and we all enjoyed our time spent there together. Our rooms were clean well maintained, staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was central and we were able to walk to lots of food outlets and close to the water front also. We enjoyed our breakfast and some food and drinks here also."

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in Cairns! Lots of restaurants near by and the room was in great condition. Didn’t hear any noise at night, would stay here again."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was excellent and beds where really comfortable. Only disappointment was bathroom was really small in King room. You could only get in one person at a time. 2 was a real squeeze. Also our bathroom felt dated and ready for refit."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and friendly staff. Well located in the city with many restaurants and shops around."

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"we had a nice stay at the ocean front hotel, we had some difficulties which has been resolved very quickly and kindly. stuff was very nice and helpful. location is perfect in front of the beach. the hotel is under the new management and they have done some renovation in some rooms which is very nice and modern and some rooms still old. we would like to thank all of the stuff especially the reception."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay and buffet breakfast was amazing! but the building is dated and shower head and screen was basic"

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Great location with awesome amenities including providing coffee bar (tea, hot chocolate, water bottles, and biscuits). In addition, provided washer/dryer including detergent and softener. Highly recommend this hotel - very helpful staff. Thank you!!!"

Other attractions near Cairns Aquarium

The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Museum in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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St Monica's Cathedral

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Monica's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Performing Arts Centre

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Muddy's Playground

9.0/10 (36 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Muddy's Playground, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforest and seaside in the area.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforest and seaside in the area.

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Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Aquarium?

Cairns Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Tropical North Waterfront known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 405 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Aquarium?

Adjacent to Cairns Aquarium, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cairns Aquarium?

Expedia has 405 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Cairns Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cairns Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Cairns Aquarium?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Create some family memories at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and Reef Teach while you're exploring the area around Cairns Aquarium.

How can I get to Cairns Aquarium?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Cairns Aquarium is easy. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns Aquarium hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. Hilton Cairns

6. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10. Pullman Cairns International

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

14. Pacific Hotel Cairns

15. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

16. Cairns City Palms

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

18. Cairns Holiday Park

19. The Benson Hotel

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

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Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Oaks Cairns Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Museum

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

St Monica's Cathedral

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Muddy's Playground

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

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