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

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Warren

￥23,325

￥25,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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, 0.8 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Taylor

￥27,841

￥30,625 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 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.

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

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Jason

￥19,977

￥22,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

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.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

vicki

￥17,973

￥20,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

JoHanna

￥19,858

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

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

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Paul

￥23,890

￥26,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

David

￥23,730

￥26,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Larry

￥14,138

￥15,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

ellen

￥17,962

￥19,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.4 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Jean

￥24,810

￥27,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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, 0.6 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Paul

￥20,309

￥22,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Sara T

￥23,512

￥23,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

13. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Catherine

￥20,951

￥23,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Suzanne

￥19,507

￥21,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Michelle

￥26,171

￥28,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

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

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Sogand

￥19,858

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 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.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Kalin

￥18,576

￥20,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

18. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Jim

￥16,569

￥18,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Julie

￥28,915

￥31,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

20. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1.4 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Emma

￥13,130

￥14,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 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
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Cairns Central Shopping Centre Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We had a nice room with a view of the water and the hotel was conveniently located near the strip/night market"

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Hotel was very clean and amenities were excellent. I loved the coffee bar."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel location great, clean and staff are very helpful. Small pool area looks new. there is a lovely space opposite the reception with a big tv. Never seen anybody use it????"

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our time in Palm Cove, the pools were a hit with the kids and the apartments are a short walk to the cafes and beach. Hotel manager was super helpful."

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."

Other attractions near Cairns Central Shopping Centre

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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

Cairns Central Shopping Centre is located in a welcoming area of Tropical North Waterfront known for its coral reefs and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 377 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

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. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Other good choices close by include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and Hilton Cairns.

How many hotels will I find near Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

Expedia has 377 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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

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What can I see and do near Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

You can catch a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Be sure to get some family photos at Reef Teach, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon while you're out sightseeing near Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

How can I get to Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. There might not be many public transit choices near Cairns Central Shopping Centre so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Cairns Central Shopping Centre hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Hilton Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

13. Pullman Cairns International

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. The Benson Hotel

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

20. Cairns City Palms

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Top Cairns Central Shopping Centre Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Crystalbrook Riley

Mantra Esplanade

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Other attractions near Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Museum

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Reef Teach

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Michaelmas Cay

St Monica's Cathedral

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