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 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.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Warren

￥24,108

￥26,519 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 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.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Taylor

￥28,143

￥30,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

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

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jason

￥22,374

￥24,780 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

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

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

JoHanna

￥23,402

￥25,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

vicki

￥18,894

￥21,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

David

￥24,007

￥26,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Paul

￥24,090

￥26,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

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, 1.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Larry

￥13,442

￥14,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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 fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

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

￥20,202

￥20,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

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

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jean

￥24,693

￥27,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Craig

￥21,400

￥23,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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 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.

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

ellen

￥18,560

￥20,577 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 dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Michaelmas Cay

Michelle

￥31,195

￥34,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Suzanne

￥19,206

￥21,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

15. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Catherine

￥20,664

￥22,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Sogand

￥20,073

￥22,080 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 room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

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.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Kalin

￥18,998

￥21,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

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

￥17,148

￥18,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

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

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Julie

￥29,241

￥32,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jim

￥17,920

￥19,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Michaelmas Cay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 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
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Good hotel in fantastic location, easy walk to waterfront restaurants, ferry terminal. Premier balcony rooms on top floor were great, very spacious and awesome views. Only negative - a/c was very noisy, hard to adjust and couldn't be turned off."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, smart TV worked fine, room was quiet, great location, staff were friendly and helpful. The kitchen and laundry were features I didn’t. And it was great having a Woolworths Supermarket right next door."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall room and bathroom was clean and quiet even on floor 2 and near the elevator. The elevator is quite slow for a 5 floor building. Rooftop bar has nice views of the Esplanade. Around the corner from the night market food court and lots of restaurants on the same block. Location is excellent and short 5-10min walk to the pier where the tours depart for the Inner and Outer Reefs."

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"

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. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

20. The Benson Hotel

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Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Queens Court

Crystalbrook Bailey

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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