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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location !"
United States
gianluca
The price is ￥22,260
￥24,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Crystalbrook Flynn
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, location and suites!"
United States
Taylor
The price is ￥21,766
￥23,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

3. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
1.3 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is ￥12,376
￥13,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

4. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and the staff are very friendly and helpful providing recommendations for nearby activities and restaurants. We also enjoyed an excellent breakfast at the hotel's cafe."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥19,589
￥21,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Floriana Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, helpful staff, clean and comfy, good value."
Australia
vicki
The price is ￥19,897
￥22,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
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.

6. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful balcony, friendly staff"
United States
Vanessa
The price is ￥27,108
￥29,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Cairns Plaza Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

7. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent staff and service is what brings me back to this beautifully located property."
Australia
David
The price is ￥19,342
￥21,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hilton Cairns
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,133 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Canada
Kenneth
The price is ￥15,270
￥16,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

9. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
1.2 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ￥12,960
￥14,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (216 reviews)
"fantastic room, clean and updated with wifi. Laundry in unit was great. Shower was best, lotsa pressure. close to airport. definately recommend"
Canada
ellen
The price is ￥17,161
￥18,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tropic Towers Apartments
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and reliable choice of stay. Room was great and bed very comfortable."
Australia
Patricia Kaye
The price is ￥20,974
￥23,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Great central location and very spacious rooms"
Australia
Grant
The price is ￥19,762
￥19,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Was again an awesome stay. Have stayed here 3 times now and very accommodating."
Australia
Greg
The price is ￥27,353
￥30,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Reef Gateway Apartments
Bar (on property)

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ￥18,249
￥20,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

15. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Locality perfect for walking to the wharf for reef excursions. And the CBD. Only stayed for one night but the facilities (pools etc) looked amazing. Desk staff were lovely."
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥17,659
￥19,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Breakfast is on the top floor and you have a great view over the marina/esplanade!"
United Kingdom
Ben
The price is ￥19,688
￥21,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Oaks Cairns Hotel
A clear pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a resort building.

17. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 2.4 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is ￥14,630
￥16,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A pool area with a sign for Cairns City Palms Hotel Suites and Apartments, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area with white chairs and a glass table.

18. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.5 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (582 reviews)
"Good for over night stay between snorkelling."
Australia
jyoti
The price is ￥11,094
￥12,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Cairns City Palms
A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

201 Lake Street Apartments
4.5 star property
Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating and helpful"
Australia
Giannina
The price is ￥20,281
￥22,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
201 Lake Street Apartments
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

20. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
United States
Kalin
The price is ￥18,704
￥20,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.
Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
42 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
61 reviews
View
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

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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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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

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

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Earlville

10/10 Excellent

Felt very welcome, room clean and spacious. They were having roofing work carried out while we were there which started early but wasn’t an inconvenience. Pub/restaurant right next door was useful but we didn’t use it.
United States
Andrea
Reviewed July 31, 2026
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

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. Another good choice is Palm Royale Cairns, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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.

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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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