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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 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.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Warren

SAR 571

SAR 628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

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

SAR 667

SAR 734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

3. Cairns Southgate Hotel

1.3 km from DFO Cairns

Mr Charles A

SAR 324

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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.

4. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Jason

SAR 544

SAR 605 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 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

vicki

SAR 425

SAR 473 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

6. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

JoHanna

SAR 500

SAR 550 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Larry

SAR 300

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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.

8. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

David

SAR 458

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

9. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

1.2 km from DFO Cairns

Tammara

SAR 278

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

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

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns

ellen

SAR 435

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Craig

SAR 481

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Sara T

SAR 531

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 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 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.

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

SAR 577

SAR 639 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.

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.

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns

Michelle

SAR 724

SAR 802 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

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

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Suzanne

SAR 466

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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.

16. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Catherine

SAR 467

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns

Kalin

SAR 411

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

18. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

Sogand

SAR 476

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 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.

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns

Giannina

SAR 749

SAR 749 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns

James

SAR 467

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 36 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Good hotel in fantastic location, easy walk to waterfront restaurants, ferry terminal. Premier balcony rooms on top floor were great, very spacious and awesome views. Only negative - a/c was very noisy, hard to adjust and couldn't be turned off."

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay on the outskirts of the CBD. Ocean view with balcony. The bathroom configuration was a little weird, but overall the apartment is clean and spacious."

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great view, lovely staff, all in all a wonderful stay."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good

"We weren’t able to check in early as fully booked but at least we could eat lunch by the pool. Our room was large and a renovated bathroom with full kitchen yoo. We had a king bed each!"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

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. 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. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Cairns Southgate Hotel

4. Floriana Boutique Hotel

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Cairns Plaza Hotel

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Hilton Cairns

9. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

16. Pullman Cairns International

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. Oaks Cairns Hotel

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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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