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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

Front of property

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
1.3 km from DFO Cairns
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ฿3,593
฿3,952 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool

2. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
Australia
Diarmid
The price is ฿7,350
฿8,085 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Crystalbrook Flynn
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Great stay Very much recommended "
Australia
carlos
The price is ฿4,687
฿5,156 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Floriana Boutique Hotel
City view from property

4. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, got to watch a cruise liner slowly come into port from my room balcony. In a quiet spot of Cairns, barely any traffic so very peaceful. Rooms are quite spacious, the shower even has a bench in there to really relax! Conveniently next to the marina if you’re going on a barrier reef trip, short walk to all the restaurants and cafes too."
Australia
Lachlan
The price is ฿7,420
฿8,162 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

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)
"Very thoughtful and apt for a pleasant stay"
United States
Alok
The price is ฿5,497
฿6,047 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

6. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
1.2 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ฿2,710
฿2,981 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony

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)
"Loved every bit of it, Nice breakfast, ideal location, you don't need to rent a car, all activities are close by."
Australia
Owais
The price is ฿5,752
฿6,327 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Hilton Cairns
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

8. 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, (911 reviews)
"Handy to everything and very secure."
Australia
Stephen
The price is ฿6,035
฿6,035 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Land view from property

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,074 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful view and an overall great experience!"
United States
Venkataraman
The price is ฿4,631
฿5,094 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside (Entire Unit) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"This was a nice place and secure place"
Australia
Damian
The price is ฿7,422
฿8,165 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Reef Gateway Apartments
Reception

11. 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, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable room."
Australia
Tanya
The price is ฿4,956
฿5,451 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Front of property – evening/night

12. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Located in easy walk to the main restaurants."
Australia
Lee-rae
The price is ฿5,848
฿6,433 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Crystalbrook Bailey
TV, DVD player

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (404 reviews)
"Fantastic property very spacious would definitely stay again highly recommend "
Australia
Michelle
The price is ฿10,120
฿11,132 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
Interior entrance

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, (972 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, food and drinks of plenty within the hotel. Pool is awesome"
Australia
Brendan
The price is ฿5,847
฿6,431 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
King Room with Spa | View from room

15. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.6 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is ฿3,572
฿3,929 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

16. 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 ฿7,465
฿7,465 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
201 Lake Street Apartments
Exterior

17. 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, (409 reviews)
"The room was clean and out of the hustle of nightlife, but close enough to where we didn’t need to walk far to anything."
United States
Nicholas J
The price is ฿5,731
฿6,304 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Oaks Cairns Hotel
View from property

18. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (779 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay Central position easy access to to all local facilities lovely "
Australia
Julie
The price is ฿8,796
฿9,675 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Lounge

19. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
2.6 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (93 reviews)
"Great room for the price and handy being part of the hotel for meals"
Australia
Kellie
The price is ฿2,194
฿2,414 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Breakfast and dinner served

20. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (557 reviews)
"Hotel staff are all great with great location. But the homeless and wired people around the corner is scary. Breakfast is the same with limited choice every day."
United States
Lili
The price is ฿5,497
฿6,046 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Benson Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
View
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
57 reviews
View
City view from property
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
View
Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Considering it was the off season it was a great place to base ourselves from. good selection of activities (if not a little over priced) but otherwise it was clean and well maintained. Easy access to airport and not too far for a taxi or walk into the town. would recommend, and would stay again"
Anthony 6-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

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Open Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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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, take a look at the 65 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to DFO Cairns?
Located a short 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from DFO Cairns, Motel Nomad Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices within a few miles include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Crystalbrook Flynn.
How many hotels can I expect to find near DFO Cairns?
Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options 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 accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near DFO Cairns.
What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?
You can watch performances at Tanks Arts Centre, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre and Rondo Theatre if you're interested in local theatre. 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 The Cultural Place.