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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

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

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

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, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Warren

AED 557

AED 613 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 building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

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

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Taylor

AED 650

AED 715 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Museum

Jason

AED 523

AED 582 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 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 reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Museum

JoHanna

AED 489

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

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, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

vicki

AED 400

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

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, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Paul

AED 560

AED 616 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 modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by a marina with boats.

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

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

David

AED 556

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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, 1.7 km from Cairns Museum

Larry

AED 314

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

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.

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sara T

AED 529

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 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 living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Museum

ellen

AED 429

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

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.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Craig

AED 471

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

12. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Michelle

AED 705

AED 782 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 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.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Jean

AED 562

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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.

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

14. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Catherine

AED 436

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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'.

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sogand

AED 464

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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

16. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Suzanne

AED 446

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Museum

Kalin

AED 397

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Museum

Giannina

AED 600

AED 600 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 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 modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

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.

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Jim

AED 414

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

James

AED 396

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall room and bathroom was clean and quiet even on floor 2 and near the elevator. The elevator is quite slow for a 5 floor building. Rooftop bar has nice views of the Esplanade. Around the corner from the night market food court and lots of restaurants on the same block. Location is excellent and short 5-10min walk to the pier where the tours depart for the Inner and Outer Reefs."

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"

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Go to place in Cairns for a Clean Central Hotel"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Clean , Freshly furnished, good view over the sea . Staff were friendly , and helpful , they kept my water bottle safe that I left at reception on check in . Room service was very good . Very close to the venue I had a conference. Central as well . Good location ."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Museum?

Cairns Museum 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 373 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Museum?

Adjacent to Cairns Museum, 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 will I find close to Cairns Museum?

Expedia has 373 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Museum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Cairns Museum.

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

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What can I see and do near Cairns Museum?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Reef Teach, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Cairns Museum?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Cairns Museum is easy. 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 Museum 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. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Pullman Cairns International

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

16. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. The Benson Hotel

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Compare top hotels near Cairns Museum

Crystalbrook Flynn

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

Crystalbrook Bailey

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Reef Teach

Cairns Regional Gallery

Michaelmas Cay

Reef Hotel Casino

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

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