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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, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Warren

Rp2.768.938

Rp3.045.832 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Taylor

Rp3.148.601

Rp3.463.461 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.

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.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jason

Rp2.706.523

Rp2.977.175 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

JoHanna

Rp2.782.958

Rp3.061.254 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

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

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium

vicki

Rp2.057.934

Rp2.263.777 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

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

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

David

Rp2.700.849

Rp2.970.934 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

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.

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Paul

Rp3.002.255

Rp3.302.481 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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, 1.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Larry

Rp1.778.655

Rp1.956.521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

Simon

Rp2.257.062

Rp2.482.768 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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.

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

10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Suzanne

Rp2.206.182

Rp2.426.800 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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.

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

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

Paul

Rp2.405.799

Rp2.646.379 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jean

Rp3.024.157

Rp3.326.573 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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.

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

13. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Catherine

Rp2.507.932

Rp2.758.725 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

Sogand

Rp2.258.273

Rp2.484.100 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Rp2.236.689

Rp2.460.383 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

16. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium

Giannina

Rp3.180.923

Rp3.180.923 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden partition.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Julie

Rp3.271.752

Rp3.598.914 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

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

18. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jim

Rp2.004.835

Rp2.205.319 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

James

Rp1.929.178

Rp2.122.096 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

20. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Theodore

Rp1.980.571

Rp2.178.628 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"A bit dated but ok value"

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, helpful staff, clean and comfy, good value."

Crystalbrook Flynn

8/10 Good

"Our stay is pleasant. Staff are helpful, very clean room"

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."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Cookie when you arrive. Quiet room. Clean and fun pool! Great AC. Near restaurants and fun activities!"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"This property was being renovated at the time of our stay. The staff was great! They gave great suggestions on dining and activities. They were always available. We were close to the esplanade which borders the mud lake and lots of public park activities all the way down to the marina. We felt very safe there."

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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 trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at 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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Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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St Monica's Cathedral

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Monica's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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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 spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Muddy's Playground

9.0/10 (36 reviews)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Muddy's Playground, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests 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 in 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 Cairns Aquarium?

Cairns Aquarium 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, take a look at the 405 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Aquarium?

Adjacent to Cairns Aquarium, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cairns Aquarium?

Expedia has 405 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Aquarium.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Cairns Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Cairns Aquarium?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Create some family memories at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach while you're exploring the area around Cairns Aquarium.

How can I get to Cairns Aquarium?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Cairns Aquarium is a breeze. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns Aquarium 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. Hilton Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Pullman Cairns International

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

16. 201 Lake Street Apartments

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

18. The Benson Hotel

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

20. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Aquarium

Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Crystalbrook Flynn

Mantra Esplanade

Oaks Cairns Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

Other attractions near Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Museum

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

St Monica's Cathedral

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Muddy's Playground

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

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