The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Marlin Marina in Cairns for 2026

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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

Warren

AED 560

AED 616 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

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, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Taylor

AED 654

AED 719 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jason

AED 464

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

vicki

AED 433

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 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.

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

JoHanna

AED 489

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

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

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Ben

AED 561

AED 617 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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 area and a view of the sea.

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

David

AED 398

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.9 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Larry

AED 316

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 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 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.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

ellen

AED 455

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Sara T

AED 530

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 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.

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

Craig

AED 471

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 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 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.

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jean

AED 587

AED 649 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Michelle

AED 771

AED 848 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Suzanne

AED 456

AED 502 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 hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

15. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Catherine

AED 434

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

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

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Ben

AED 466

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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, 0.4 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Kalin

AED 394

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

18. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Jim

AED 396

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Giannina

AED 621

AED 621 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

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, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Marlin Marina

Julie

AED 698

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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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 61 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints beautiful location"

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Room and location were perfect. Staff were very kind and nice. In unit laundry and kitchen were great additional options."

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large, very comfortable room. Great location. Very quiet…didn’t hear any other guests in adjoining rooms for our entire stay. Staff was very pleasant and helpful."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, walking distance to most things :) Pool is beautiful, pool bar drinks/food options are great! Staff were helpful & happy everyday :) View from room was AMAZING, my request was met! Can’t wait to be back, relaxing holiday:)"

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast is on the top floor and you have a great view over the marina/esplanade!"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Very lovely! Great location and spacious room."

Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, premium feeling overall even though it would benefit from a renovation. Swimming pool is nice but I would suggest to add some shaded area. Breakfast was good."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, smart TV worked fine, room was quiet, great location, staff were friendly and helpful. The kitchen and laundry were features I didn’t. And it was great having a Woolworths Supermarket right next door."

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

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)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon 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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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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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 visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 beautiful coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforest 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 during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful 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 beautiful 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 trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful 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 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 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, check out the 290 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find near Cairns Marlin Marina?

Expedia has 290 hotels and other accommodations 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 refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Cairns Marlin Marina.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Cairns Marlin Marina, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 theater. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, 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 transportation, seeing the area around Cairns Marlin Marina is simple. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options 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. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Hilton Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. The Benson Hotel

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Marlin Marina

Top Cairns Marlin Marina Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pullman Cairns International

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

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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