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

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

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Muddy's Playground

Warren

฿5,190

฿5,709 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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, 1.2 km from Muddy's Playground

Taylor

฿5,945

฿6,540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 0.9 km from Muddy's Playground

Jason

฿5,317

฿5,849 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, < 0.1 km from Muddy's Playground

Akanksha

฿4,986

฿5,485 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Muddy's Playground

Carmen H

฿3,864

฿4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Muddy's Playground

Paul

฿5,638

฿6,201 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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.

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.1 km from Muddy's Playground

Larry

฿3,771

฿4,148 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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.

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Muddy's Playground

Sara T

฿4,483

฿4,483 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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 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 living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.6 km from Muddy's Playground

Simon

฿4,262

฿4,688 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Muddy's Playground

David

฿5,072

฿5,579 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Muddy's Playground

Paul

฿4,709

฿5,180 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

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.

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Muddy's Playground

Jean

฿5,610

฿6,171 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Muddy's Playground

Suzanne

฿4,383

฿4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

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

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Muddy's Playground

James

฿3,623

฿3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Muddy's Playground

Michaela

฿4,200

฿4,620 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

16. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.4 km from Muddy's Playground

Giannina

฿5,995

฿5,995 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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'.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Muddy's Playground

Ryan

฿4,368

฿4,805 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

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

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

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

18. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 0.8 km from Muddy's Playground

Hannah

฿2,963

฿3,260 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Muddy's Playground

Julie

฿6,798

฿6,798 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerator with beverages, and an exit sign.

A row of blue cabins with white doors, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

20. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.8 km from Muddy's Playground

Elizabeth

฿2,422

฿3,357 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Muddy's Playground

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Muddy's Playground Hotel Reviews

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."

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Arrived late in the night but desk is staffed 24 hours so no problems there. Nice clean rooms - seperate bedroom and lounge and two balconies/ overlooking the water and walking path good for a run if wanted.. also a cafe nearby for breakfast etc."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love the sift comfy beds & pillows!! Great resturant downstairs 👌 the only small issue was the bar staff nit understanding English to take our order correctly. Everything else great!"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"This property was being renovated at the time of our stay. The staff was great! They gave great suggestions on dining and activities. They were always available. We were close to the esplanade which borders the mud lake and lots of public park activities all the way down to the marina. We felt very safe there."

Cairns Queens Court

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and laundry facilities"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good

"The staff was great, accommodating to my needs and very polite. The breakfast was good with a good range of foods. The TV's aren't smart TV's with no TV's channels provided but we got over that."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

Other attractions near Muddy's Playground

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 trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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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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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 spectacular 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 stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Mudflats

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cairns Mudflats during your travels in Cairns. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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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 spectacular 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 spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Muddy's Playground?

Muddy's Playground 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 398 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Muddy's Playground?

Adjacent to Muddy's Playground, Cairns Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices close by include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Muddy's Playground?

Expedia has 398 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Muddy's Playground.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Muddy's Playground, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Muddy's Playground.

What can I see and do near Muddy's Playground?

You can catch a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Cairns Botanic Gardens. Create some family memories at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach while you're exploring the area around Muddy's Playground.

How can I get to Muddy's Playground?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cairns Station. There may not be many public transport choices near Muddy's Playground so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Muddy's Playground 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. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Hilton Cairns

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

16. 201 Lake Street Apartments

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

18. Cairns City Palms

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

20. Cairns Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Muddy's Playground

Top Muddy's Playground Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns Queens Court

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Other attractions near Muddy's Playground

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade

St Monica's Cathedral

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Cairns Mudflats

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Michaelmas Cay

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