The Best Hotels Closest to James Cook University in Cairns for 2026

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1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

14.9 km from James Cook University

Morag

￥16,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

2. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

14.9 km from James Cook University

Tammara

￥15,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 13.3 km from James Cook University

Venkataraman

￥30,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

4. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

12.4 km from James Cook University

Sonima

￥8,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 12.4 km from James Cook University

Jo

￥21,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

6. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 14.9 km from James Cook University

Diarmid

￥46,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

7. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 14.4 km from James Cook University

Cindy

￥18,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

8. Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 8.5 km from James Cook University

Serena

￥43,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.8 km from James Cook University

catharine

￥35,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

10. Sarayi Boutique Hotel

Palm Cove, 8.2 km from James Cook University

Jasmin

11. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North, 13.9 km from James Cook University

Kimberley

￥22,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

12. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

12.1 km from James Cook University

Kellie

￥13,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

13. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North, 13 km from James Cook University

Pagalavan

￥23,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

14. Aspect Central

Cairns North, 13.7 km from James Cook University

Raymond

￥15,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

15. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 7.8 km from James Cook University

Kate Louise

￥46,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

16. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 14.8 km from James Cook University

Lee-rae

￥41,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

17. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 14.2 km from James Cook University

Nicole

￥27,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District, 15.2 km from James Cook University

Ryoichi

￥13,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

19. Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 15.1 km from James Cook University

Frederick

￥17,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

20. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 15.3 km from James Cook University

Jollina

￥40,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cairns Southgate Hotel	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 101 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,063 reviews	View
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Colonial Club Resort	4.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,005 reviews	View

Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, 10/10"

Trinity Collective

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. The place is beautiful, spotless, and very well maintained. The staff were friendly. It had everything we needed, including a dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer, which made our stay so much more convenient. Just a few minutes from both the city and the ocean. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay."

Coral Sands Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This is our second time staying and we loved it as much as our first stay. Apartment was great, clean, had everything we needed, very spacious and comfortable. Loved our balcony with a great outlook over the pool. The pool is beautiful, with very relaxing surroundings. Excellent location right across from the beach. Can’t wait to visit again for a third time."

Stunning Family Resort Style Home - Swimming Pool + Full Tennis Court

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house that suited our group. We had a lovely time and particularly enjoyed the pool and tennis court. One thing, the bedding configuration section advertised that one of the living rooms had couches that made 4 beds. In reality, one living room had 2 couches and the other had 2 couches. This was problematic for us as we were expecting to put three teenage girls together."

Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fabulous stay at Marina Waterfront! The house is amazingly well equipped and impeccably clean. Everything you'd need in the kitchen, a real home from home! Airfryer, electric frypan, rice cooker, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine and dryer. All bedding and towels provided. Beds are comfortable and aircon in every room was a bonus. View of the marina and swimming pool were awesome. The ensuite toilet and a cistern filling issue and the owner came out on Easter Sunday to fix it...couldn't ask for anything more! We hired a car and it is about 20 - 30 minutes from the CBD, with Smithfield shops close by.Recommend 100% and would book again in a heartbeat. "

Other attractions near James Cook University

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Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Cook University?

James Cook University is located in Cairns. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near James Cook University?

Trinity Collective is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from James Cook University. Other good options within 5 miles include Trinity Oasis Spa BBQ Family Retreat and Bellbry Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near James Cook University?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from James Cook University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Cook University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to James Cook University.

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What can I see and do near James Cook University?

You can wander around Barron Gorge National Park, Smithfield Conservation Park, or Cattana Wetlands if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, and Yorkeys Knob Beach. Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda Candy Kitchen, and Australian Venom Zoo are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for James Cook University hotels

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

2. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

6. Crystalbrook Flynn

7. Heritage Cairns

8. Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10. Sarayi Boutique Hotel

11. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

12. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

13. Reef Palms Motel

14. Aspect Central

15. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

16. Crystalbrook Bailey

17. Alivio Hotel Cairns

18. YHA Cairns Central

19. Little Drifter Cairns

20. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Other attractions near James Cook University

Cattana Wetlands

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