The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Marlin Marina 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 room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Warren

₩196,949

₩216,644 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 modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

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 Cairns Marlin Marina

Taylor

₩235,075

₩258,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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, 1.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jason

₩185,364

₩203,900 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 reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

JoHanna

₩175,929

₩193,522 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 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.

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

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

vicki

₩152,796

₩168,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

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, 0.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Paul

₩201,718

₩221,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

David

₩200,530

₩220,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

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.

8. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

ellen

₩168,513

₩185,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Larry

₩116,195

₩127,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

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.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Sara T

₩198,525

₩198,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

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.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Paul

₩186,207

₩204,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jean

₩218,392

₩240,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Suzanne

₩166,154

₩182,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Sogand

₩167,670

₩184,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 Cairns Marlin Marina

Catherine

₩171,167

₩188,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

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

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

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

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Michelle

₩277,203

₩304,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Kalin

₩166,068

₩182,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

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

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Giannina

₩237,488

₩237,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

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

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jim

₩156,843

₩172,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

James

₩143,236

₩157,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Marlin Marina

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 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 1,000 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Clean , Freshly furnished, good view over the sea . Staff were friendly , and helpful , they kept my water bottle safe that I left at reception on check in . Room service was very good . Very close to the venue I had a conference. Central as well . Good location ."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel location great, clean and staff are very helpful. Small pool area looks new. there is a lovely space opposite the reception with a big tv. Never seen anybody use it????"

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"good"

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."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean and well maintained The location was perfect too, in the heart of it all! Highly recommend."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

The Benson Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean and modern. The kids loved the pool, staff was friendly and buffet breakfast was great."

Other attractions near Cairns Marlin Marina

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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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforest and seaside in the area.

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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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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in 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 Cairns Marlin Marina?

Cairns Marlin Marina 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 290 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Cairns Marlin Marina?

Adjacent to Cairns Marlin Marina, 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 options within a short distance include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and Hilton Cairns.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cairns Marlin Marina?

Expedia has 290 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Marlin Marina.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Marlin Marina, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Cairns Marlin Marina.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cairns Marlin Marina?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Cairns Marlin Marina, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Cairns Marlin Marina?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

How can I get to Cairns Marlin Marina?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Cairns Marlin Marina is simple. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns Marlin Marina 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. Hilton Cairns

8. Tropic Towers Apartments

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. The Benson Hotel

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Marlin Marina

Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Crystalbrook Riley

Mantra Esplanade

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

The Benson Hotel

Other attractions near Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Night Markets

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

Reef Hotel Casino

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Teach

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