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

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

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Dave

₩243,657

₩268,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

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'.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Taylor

₩268,989

₩295,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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 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

₩191,513

₩210,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Ryan

₩201,952

₩222,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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 modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

1.3 km from DFO Cairns

Rachel

₩132,405

₩145,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

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

6. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Alok

₩192,490

₩211,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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 large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

1.2 km from DFO Cairns

Tammara

₩124,571

₩137,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Laura

₩169,863

₩186,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

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.

9. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Micheala

₩236,780

₩260,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Stephen

₩208,865

₩208,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

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.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Paul

₩194,299

₩213,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

12. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Catherine

₩200,210

₩220,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

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

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns

Jean

₩246,086

₩270,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Suzanne

₩209,794

₩230,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Michelle

₩387,380

₩426,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Michaela

₩172,211

₩189,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

17. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 2.4 km from DFO Cairns

Anu

₩139,278

₩153,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

James

₩190,756

₩209,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, and a TV.

19. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Terri

₩197,604

₩217,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

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

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Giannina

₩245,367

₩245,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 28 reviews	View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Motel Nomad Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great 😊pool clean , gave me family room .. nice and clean"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Quite clean and spacious. I disliked the bed having wheels. You couldn’t sit up on the bed and lean on the wall. The beds kept rolling away."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was nice.our room was clean and nice . Food was tasty we really enjoyed staying here"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent room with a beautiful view, great location to walk everywhere. The only issue which was constant that the wifi was not working properly in our room, we constantly were kicked off of it and no fix was offered, even though I identified this issue right away, it’s a shame as otherwise this is a perfect hotel."

Cairns Southgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Limited parking in exposed front park lot, otherwise it was street parking. One lift operating which took a while during peak time close to checkout. Bit of construction work going on. Otherwise spacious great room (just unfortunate that there is a small step into the bathroom which is a toe catcher, and shower glass doesn’t cover enough whereby the floor outside gets very wet)."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Dated but functional , large clean ,rooms. No block out blinds so room is very lit up from carpark lighting at night and early morning sun through the plantation shutters common to this area. If you need darkness to sleep , bring a mask If you want fresh air ,have to jam the front door open as not opening front windows. ( room has excellent ceiling fan and good A/c )"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great pool and included breakfast. Rooms not that good for price. Had to ask repeatedly for room to be made up."

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

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. Other good choices close by include Palm Royale Cairns and Cairns Southgate Hotel.

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. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

6. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Hilton Cairns

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Pullman Cairns International

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

17. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

19. Oaks Cairns Hotel

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Motel Nomad Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

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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