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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 modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Margaret

￥29,983

￥32,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Jens-Erik

￥32,643

￥35,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

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

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Museum

carlos

￥21,387

￥23,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Alok

￥20,832

￥23,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

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

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

5. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Owais

￥26,094

￥28,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Paul

￥27,022

￥29,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

7. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Jean

￥29,892

￥33,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

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

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Stephen

￥24,469

￥24,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Museum

Laura

￥22,599

￥25,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

10. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Genaviv

￥28,447

￥31,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

11. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Museum

susan

￥37,299

￥41,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

12. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Museum

John

￥23,057

￥25,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a view of greenery and mountains through large windows.

A dining table with a variety of dishes and a martini glass, set against a scenic ocean view.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Terri

￥25,685

￥28,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Carla

￥27,527

￥30,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a beach.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.

15. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Museum

David

￥18,216

￥20,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Michelle

￥44,923

￥49,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden partition.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

DAVID

￥32,643

￥32,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

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.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Museum

Giannina

￥35,484

￥35,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

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

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Ozgur

￥26,997

￥29,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

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

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

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Cassandra

￥21,745

￥23,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Cairns	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and kind"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Nice staff Daily clean Breakfast was a bit average"

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location. The room was well equipped and comfortable and all of the staff were friendly"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was well equipped and the location was great (right by the beach and close to the city centre but a bit quieter and close to the airport). The staff were extremely helpful from checking my in to planning excursions, to ordering taxis, and check out. Being able to access the commercial gym nearby was a nice touch to have access to a fully equipped gym. The same day laundry service was helpful as well. The pool was great to enjoy out in the sun. The room was clean overall but some of the amenities (ex. Shower curtain) had some wear and tear from seemingly having been used for a while. Overall everything worked well though and we really enjoyed our stay! Would book again!"

Crystalbrook Riley

8/10 Good

"Overall it’s fine"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Loved our room ✔️"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely - it has a 24/7 reception team. Our room had an updated modern bathroom but the remaining part of the room was still very dated and unrefurbished. However it was clean and the bed was comfortable.One of the elevators was down at the time of our stay, but the other was working. It is a great location, beach was right out the front and you can walk to cainrs city along the waterfront in under 20mins."

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and very convenient. Pool was a bit dirty but everything else was good"

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A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.

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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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

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A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

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Reef Teach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Reef Teach 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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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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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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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Museum?

Cairns Museum 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 366 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Museum?

Adjacent to Cairns Museum, Pacific Hotel Cairns 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 options within a short distance include Crystalbrook Bailey and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels will I find close to Cairns Museum?

Expedia has 366 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Museum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Cairns Museum.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Cairns Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Cairns Museum?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Reef Teach, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Cairns Museum?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Cairns Museum is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns Museum hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Hilton Cairns

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Reef Gateway Apartments

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Pullman Cairns International

11. Crystalbrook Riley

12. Pacific Hotel Cairns

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Heritage Cairns

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. The Benson Hotel

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Crystalbrook Riley

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

Mantra Esplanade

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Reef Teach

Cairns Regional Gallery

Michaelmas Cay

Reef Hotel Casino

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

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