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

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

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

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Dave

￥29,422

￥32,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

carlos

￥21,012

￥23,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Taylor

￥31,028

￥34,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a white door, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a potted plant. There is a round table with a fruit bowl and two wicker chairs.

4. Cairns Southgate Hotel

1.3 km from DFO Cairns

Rachel

￥13,541

￥15,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

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

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Ryan

￥26,643

￥29,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

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

6. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Alok

￥21,331

￥23,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

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

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Laura

￥19,594

￥21,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel with a sign advertising the best steaks, a sports bar, and a restaurant.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.

A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

8. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

1.2 km from DFO Cairns

Tammara

￥14,369

￥15,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Stephen

￥23,440

￥23,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

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

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

10. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Micheala

￥27,313

￥30,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Paul

￥24,903

￥27,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Jean

￥29,018

￥32,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Michaela

￥22,626

￥25,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

14. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Catherine

￥24,903

￥27,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Suzanne

￥24,200

￥26,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

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

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

16. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 2.5 km from DFO Cairns

Hannah

￥14,404

￥15,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A modern outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Terri

￥22,965

￥25,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerator with beverages, and an exit sign.

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, 2.3 km from DFO Cairns

Elizabeth

￥11,738

￥16,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

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

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Giannina

￥31,448

￥31,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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, 3 km from DFO Cairns

James

￥22,235

￥24,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 28 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great position being on the waterfront, with close proximity to restaurants, tours and shopping. Staff were very friendly and room was well maintained with good services. Highly recommend this establishment."

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The buffet breakfast is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It was excellent. The location is perfect for views and a stroll. Very comfortable beds and they have room service if you’re just too tired to go out. Loved it!"

Motel Nomad Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great 😊pool clean , gave me family room .. nice and clean"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Quite clean and spacious. I disliked the bed having wheels. You couldn’t sit up on the bed and lean on the wall. The beds kept rolling away."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"

Cairns Southgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Limited parking in exposed front park lot, otherwise it was street parking. One lift operating which took a while during peak time close to checkout. Bit of construction work going on. Otherwise spacious great room (just unfortunate that there is a small step into the bathroom which is a toe catcher, and shower glass doesn’t cover enough whereby the floor outside gets very wet)."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Dated but functional , large clean ,rooms. No block out blinds so room is very lit up from carpark lighting at night and early morning sun through the plantation shutters common to this area. If you need darkness to sleep , bring a mask If you want fresh air ,have to jam the front door open as not opening front windows. ( room has excellent ceiling fan and good A/c )"

First City Caravilla

10/10 Excellent

"A welcoming and affordable place to stay. I was in Cairns for work and was looking for a quiet place to stay. It was a quick trip into town by bus and good not to be in the city centre. The villa I stayed in had everything I needed - workspace, kitchen, ensuite bathroom and comfortable bed - all clean and well cared for. I'll book in again on future trips."

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

A train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its 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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Cazalys Stadium

Catch an event at Cazalys Stadium during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Cazalys Cairns

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Cazalys Cairns during your time in Cairns? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

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Barlow Park

8.8/10 (18 reviews)

Catch an event at Barlow Park during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs and shops in this walkable area.

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Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can enjoy retail therapy at Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Anderson Street Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anderson Street Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around DFO Cairns?

DFO Cairns is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to DFO Cairns?

Adjacent to DFO Cairns, Motel Nomad Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices close by include Palm Royale Cairns and Cairns Southgate Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near DFO Cairns?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from DFO Cairns.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to DFO Cairns.

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

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What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?

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 Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Reef Teach, and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

4. Cairns Southgate Hotel

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

6. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Hilton Cairns

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

14. Pullman Cairns International

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

16. Cairns City Palms

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

18. Cairns Holiday Park

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Hilton Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Southgate Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

First City Caravilla

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Museum

Cazalys Stadium

Cazalys Cairns

Barlow Park

Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

Anderson Street Conservation Park

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

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