The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Marlin Marina in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Dave

Rp3.195.799

Rp3.515.379 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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'.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Taylor

Rp3.528.053

Rp3.880.858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

carlos

Rp2.511.882

Rp2.763.070 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 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 modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Ryan

Rp2.648.801

Rp2.913.681 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 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.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Alok

Rp2.524.693

Rp2.777.137 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jeromy

Rp3.422.554

Rp3.764.809 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Micheala

Rp3.105.600

Rp3.416.160 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

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

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Stephen

Rp2.739.459

Rp2.739.459 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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.

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Laura

Rp2.227.914

Rp2.450.705 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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.

10. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Catherine

Rp2.625.945

Rp2.888.539 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

Rp2.548.418

Rp2.803.260 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jean

Rp3.227.655

Rp3.550.420 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

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

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Suzanne

Rp2.751.653

Rp3.026.818 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Michelle

Rp5.080.853

Rp5.588.938 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Michaela

Rp2.487.791

Rp2.736.570 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

James

Rp2.501.378

Rp2.751.516 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

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.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Terri

Rp2.591.760

Rp2.850.986 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Giannina

Rp3.218.224

Rp3.218.224 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

19. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Hannah

Rp1.714.017

Rp1.885.419 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jim

Rp2.610.645

Rp2.871.709 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Marlin Marina

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
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Could not fault the stay. Staff professional and very attentive to any request. Adrian at reception went above and beyond a valued member of staff we are sure. Room was spotless and everything functional."

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 )"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Landon checked us in and out. He was delightful. The breakfast was fantastic with a wonderful view. Loved our harbor view and how centrally it was located. Great stay!"

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."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Would recommend."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room #402. Had previously stayed in #403 and it was good but much smaller. As the start of the Cairns festival was beginning there was some noise from drumming etc but the eased off early in the night. Did not use the restaurant or the bar during this visit. Contact with reception staff was friendly and effecient"

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 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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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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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 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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Reef Teach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Reef Teach 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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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, take a look at the 292 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 are there near Cairns Marlin Marina?

Expedia has 292 hotels and other accommodation options 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 fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Cairns Marlin Marina.

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 theatre. 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 Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

How can I get to Cairns Marlin Marina?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Cairns Marlin Marina is simple. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. You can learn about options for water transport 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. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Pullman Cairns International

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. Cairns City Palms

20. The Benson Hotel

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Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Hilton Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Oaks Cairns 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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