The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Botanic Gardens in Cairns for 2026

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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 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.

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 2.3 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Steven

AED 513

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

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

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Ryan

AED 537

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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.

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 2.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Larry

AED 412

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

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

4. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.6 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Simon

AED 432

AED 479 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.

5. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 2.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Jean

AED 517

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

6. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 1.4 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Anu

AED 372

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

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

7. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 2.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Hannah

AED 314

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

A row of blue cabins with white doors, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

8. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.7 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Elizabeth

AED 254

AED 356 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.

9. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Giannina

AED 657

AED 657 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

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

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

10. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Theodore

AED 355

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

11. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Douglas

AED 415

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

A bright room with a teal sofa, blue chairs, and a small table.

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating affordable self-catering accommodation.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowering plants.

12. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Kimberly

AED 438

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery.

13. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District, 3.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Ekaterina

AED 752

AED 752 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'bay village tropical retreat,' surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

14. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North, 2.6 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Virginia

AED 375

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A row of travel posters advertising various tours and cruises, such as Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef, and Michaelmas Cay.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a grill.

15. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

AED 311

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.

A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.

16. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Åge

AED 267

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier. There are two sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table in the center. A staircase leads to an upper level.

A pool area with a water feature, palm trees, and a bar area.

A multi-level atrium with palm trees, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

17. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North, 2.7 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Peter

AED 221

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North, 2.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Gurwinder

AED 435

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a pier with boats.

A spacious indoor dining area with white chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

19. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District, 3.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Chelsea

AED 331

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

A modern bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden barrel.

A reception desk with two lamps, a laptop, and a 'DIVE' sign.

20. Aspect Central

Cairns North, 2.4 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Raymond

AED 251

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,112 reviews	View
Tropic Towers Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 209 reviews	View
Reef Gateway Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews	View

Top Cairns Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"we had a nice stay at the ocean front hotel, we had some difficulties which has been resolved very quickly and kindly. stuff was very nice and helpful. location is perfect in front of the beach. the hotel is under the new management and they have done some renovation in some rooms which is very nice and modern and some rooms still old. we would like to thank all of the stuff especially the reception."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty quiet. I enjoyed my stay. Would stay again"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

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"

The Lakes Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We have been staying at the Lakes Resort when visiting Cairns for the last 15 years. We have stayed in the one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments and each time it has felt like home away from home. Our rooms are always clean, beautifully decorated. The only suggestions I have would be to add a coffee machine to the kitchen for an extra touch of indulgance and a selection of board games in the family apartments."

Cairns Queens Court

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly team. Good value for the price."

Other attractions near Cairns Botanic Gardens

Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (345 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around the area's lush rainforest or seek out the local tours.

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Tanks Arts Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Tanks Arts Centre during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Red Arrow Walk

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Red Arrow Walk, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforest and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Rondo Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Rondo Theatre during your stay in Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Skydive The Reef Cairns

You can take time to visit Skydive The Reef Cairns during your travels to Cairns. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful coral reefs in this family-friendly area.

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Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

8.6/10 (90 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforest and beautiful beaches in the area.

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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 Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Cairns Botanic Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 74 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cairns Botanic Gardens. Another good choice is Cairns Sheridan Hotel, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Botanic Gardens.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Cairns Botanic Gardens.

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

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What can I see and do near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Museum. You can watch performances at Tanks Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Local parks like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Muddy's Playground are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Cairns Botanic Gardens hotels

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4. Tropic Towers Apartments

5. Reef Gateway Apartments

6. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

7. Cairns City Palms

8. Cairns Holiday Park

9. 201 Lake Street Apartments

10. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

11. Alivio Hotel Cairns

12. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

13. Cascade Gardens

14. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

15. Reef Palms Motel

16. Caravella Backpackers

17. Cairns Queens Court

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

19. Coral Tree Inn

20. Aspect Central

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens

Top Cairns Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

The Lakes Resort Cairns

Cairns Queens Court

Other attractions near Cairns Botanic Gardens

Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

Tanks Arts Centre

Red Arrow Walk

Rondo Theatre

Skydive The Reef Cairns

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

Anderson Street Conservation Park

Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

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