The Best Hotels Closest to Michaelmas Cay in Cairns for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Warren

￥23,510

￥25,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Taylor

￥28,062

￥30,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jason

￥20,136

￥22,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

JoHanna

￥23,335

￥25,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

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

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Paul

￥23,932

￥26,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by a marina with boats.

A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

David

￥23,938

￥26,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

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.

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

ellen

￥18,104

￥20,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Larry

￥13,247

￥14,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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.

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

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Sara T

￥20,374

￥20,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

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.

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jean

￥24,622

￥27,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Paul

￥21,561

￥23,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

12. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Catherine

￥18,723

￥20,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Suzanne

￥19,492

￥21,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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.

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Sogand

￥20,015

￥22,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Michaelmas Cay

Michelle

￥31,106

￥34,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Kalin

￥18,723

￥20,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Julie

￥29,161

￥32,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

James

￥18,195

￥20,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.9 km from Michaelmas Cay

Giannina

￥28,980

￥28,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jim

￥15,312

￥16,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Michaelmas Cay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns	9.0 Wonderful 1,029 reviews	View

Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Extraordinary!!,!!"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay on the outskirts of the CBD. Ocean view with balcony. The bathroom configuration was a little weird, but overall the apartment is clean and spacious."

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Location is excellent for any activity in Cairns. Easy walking to lagoon, shopping and dining. Front desk staff were awesome. The hotel is nicely presented, but you can tell it is dated in the rooms. Clean, safe and comfortable though. Would definitely stay again."

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Go to place in Cairns for a Clean Central Hotel"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Clean , Freshly furnished, good view over the sea . Staff were friendly , and helpful , they kept my water bottle safe that I left at reception on check in . Room service was very good . Very close to the venue I had a conference. Central as well . Good location ."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean and well maintained The location was perfect too, in the heart of it all! Highly recommend."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

Other attractions near Michaelmas Cay

A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

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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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

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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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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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Michaelmas Cay?

Michaelmas Cay 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 327 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Michaelmas Cay?

Adjacent to Michaelmas Cay, 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 choices within a short distance include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and Crystalbrook Flynn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Michaelmas Cay?

Expedia has 327 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Michaelmas Cay.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Michaelmas Cay.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Michaelmas Cay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Michaelmas Cay?

You can catch a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre. Enjoy the outdoors at Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Michaelmas Cay?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Michaelmas Cay is simple. If you're hopping a train into the city, Cairns Station is the closest stop to Cairns Central Business District. You can learn about water transportation options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Michaelmas Cay hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Pullman Cairns International

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

20. The Benson Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Michaelmas Cay

Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Queens Court

Crystalbrook Bailey

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Other attractions near Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Museum

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Teach

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