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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
1.2 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility."
Australia
Melia
The price is HK$637
HK$700 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Floriana Boutique Hotel

Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Super Kind staff - great hospitality! Clean and very beautiful rooms. We loved it!"
United States
Benedikt
The price is HK$1,083
HK$1,194 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"We had excellent stay here from location, service… especially the lay out of lobby and the room, it’s modern, clean and welcoming"
United States
Huong
The price is HK$922
HK$1,014 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Crystalbrook Bailey
City view from property

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, excellent staff and excellent location. "
United States
Davoud
The price is HK$1,191
HK$1,310 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Garden

City Terraces Cairns

City Terraces Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.3 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"Loved our stay, friendly staff, clean and very comfy. Wished it was a little closer to the esplanade as it was about 1 km away, good 20-25 mins walk."
Australia
Helen
The price is HK$1,367
HK$1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
City Terraces Cairns
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean room and great amenities. Especially the free coffee machine!"
United Kingdom
Tom
The price is HK$752
HK$840 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great rooms clean and comfy would stay here again if we were to revisit this area. It’s walking distance to the town, great location."
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is HK$1,390
HK$1,529 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Balcony view

Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda, 1.3 km from DFO Cairns
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Australia
Zoran
The price is HK$732
HK$805 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Palm Royale Cairns
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

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, (859 reviews)
"Everything was great "
Australia
Ellen
The price is HK$709
HK$784 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Living area

Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"This was a nice place and secure place"
Australia
Damian
The price is HK$1,126
HK$1,238 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Reef Gateway Apartments
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.6 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (975 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, bed comfortable, shower good and plenty of parking. "
Australia
Frances
The price is HK$753
HK$841 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Heritage Cairns
Land view from property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff great location "
Canada
Wayne
The price is HK$778
HK$856 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Exterior

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."
Australia
Costa
The price is HK$856
HK$943 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Crystalbrook Flynn
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.2 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,611 reviews)
"Lovely stay. A couple blocks back from the water, but makes it less noisy."
Canada
Alex
The price is HK$1,203
HK$1,323 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Air conditioning

Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (132 reviews)
"Will def stay there again "
Australia
Michael
The price is HK$723
HK$800 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Escape On Lake
Interior entrance

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, (870 reviews)
"Very nicely run"
Australia
Gregory
The price is HK$923
HK$1,016 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable "
Australia
Cassie
The price is HK$763
HK$840 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Tropic Towers Apartments
Balcony

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"
Australia
Mohamed
The price is HK$1,002
HK$1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hilton Cairns
Sun deck

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.5 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (514 reviews)
"Clean rooms ans staff at check-in was very good"
Australia
Tambelina
The price is HK$628
HK$690 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Cairns City Palms
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

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, (607 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay "
Australia
Michael
The price is HK$1,029
HK$1,029 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
201 Lake Street Apartments
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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
97 reviews
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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
51 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
999 reviews
View
City view from property
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Garden
City Terraces Cairns
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
130 reviews
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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very courteous, helpful , friendly, and efficient. The breakfast in the restaurant each morning was excellent. The location was great and easily walkable for the activities we had planned. "
Brenda 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cairns

Hotels near other DFO Cairns attractions

One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.
Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog
Open Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4.2/5 (2,592 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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The Cairns Museum featuring interior views as well as children
Photo by The Cairns Museum/Brad Newton Photoography
Open Photo by The Cairns Museum/Brad Newton Photoography

Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. 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 69 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is 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 traveller data. Other good choices within a few miles include Cairns Colonial Club Resort and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.
How many hotels can I expect to find near DFO Cairns?
Expedia has 69 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'll want to browse the exhibits at The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum. You can catch a show at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre and Jute Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Anderson Street Conservation Park or Muddy's Playground.