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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, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Glenn

₩225,458

₩248,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a potted plant. There is a round table with a fruit bowl and two wicker chairs.

A compact kitchen with a white door, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

1.3 km from DFO Cairns

Rachel

₩128,918

₩141,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

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.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

carlos

₩190,707

₩209,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

4. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Taylor

₩236,477

₩260,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Alok

₩165,603

₩182,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.

A hotel with a sign advertising the best steaks, a sports bar, and a restaurant.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a view of the sky and clouds.

6. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

1.2 km from DFO Cairns

Tammara

₩109,848

₩120,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Simon

₩169,517

₩186,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

8. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

David

₩223,627

₩245,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

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

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Henson

₩180,151

₩180,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

10. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

steven

₩150,285

₩165,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

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, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Paul

₩186,699

₩205,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Jean

₩221,755

₩243,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.

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.

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Terri

₩195,793

₩215,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Suzanne

₩199,183

₩219,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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.

15. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Giannina

₩238,904

₩238,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

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.

16. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 2.5 km from DFO Cairns

Hannah

₩127,239

₩139,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

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

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.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Michaela

₩167,058

₩183,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

18. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Catherine

₩200,878

₩220,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

19. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 2.3 km from DFO Cairns

Elizabeth

₩96,498

₩133,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

James

₩180,112

₩198,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 32 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms. Guests lounge with coffee/tea making. Very helpful staff. Will store luggage. Have great photographic art of a local photographer that I know."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff. Clean rooms"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to arrive and unwind and settle in. Always very friendly and accommodating staff. Great gym nearby. We always come back !!!"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Cairns Southgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean staff was great"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic amenities, and great location"

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Superb hotel. Reasonably priced. Very accommodating staff. Great rooms and awesome location!"

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Well, what can you say, you pay for what you get, it's a good hotel, the staff are lovely, unfortun1tely, the room is not what on the advertised photos, we have been here for four days and never had our room done, towels replaced etc, the room door doesn't have a chain or extra security on it, also they are a little run down, if you on a budget it's a good place to stay, bed is very comfortable, I would probably stay here again."

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A train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its 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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Cazalys Stadium

Catch an event at Cazalys Stadium during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Cazalys Cairns

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Cazalys Cairns during your time in Cairns? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

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Barlow Park

8.8/10 (18 reviews)

Catch an event at Barlow Park during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs and shops in this walkable area.

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Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can enjoy retail therapy at Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Anderson Street Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anderson Street Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Take some time to 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 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 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, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveler data. Another good choice is Palm Royale Cairns, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near DFO Cairns?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to DFO Cairns.

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

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

What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?

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 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 Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

8. Hilton Cairns

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Oaks Cairns Hotel

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. 201 Lake Street Apartments

16. Cairns City Palms

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. Pullman Cairns International

19. Cairns Holiday Park

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns Southgate Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Crystalbrook Flynn

The Oceanfront Cairns

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Museum

Cazalys Stadium

Cazalys Cairns

Barlow Park

Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

Anderson Street Conservation Park

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

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