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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 7.8 km from James Cook University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539)
"great place to stay"
Australia
deborah
The price is AED 847
AED 931 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Outdoor pool
Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (172)
"Ideally central location"
Australia
Mark
The price is AED 580
AED 640 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Trinity Beach Pacific
Courtyard
The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 7.9 km from James Cook University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (66)
"Very unique, clean, tidy, close to restaurants, shops. Would definitely recommend, and would stay again."
Australia
Teresa
The price is AED 377
AED 415 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Palms at Palm Cove
Beach nearby
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.8 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (498)
"All the staff was very helpful & the apartments are in great location "
Australia
neil
The price is AED 450
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
3 outdoor pools
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 7.4 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (799)
"Staff were amazing. The property is beautiful. Pool is superb and gardens immaculate. Can’t wait to return!"
Australia
Harriet
The price is AED 732
AED 805 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 6.3 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (343)
"Staff, girl at counter was very nice to us. pool was great. "
Australia
F
The price is AED 625
AED 688 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Cairns Beach Resort
3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 7.8 km from James Cook University
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (851)
"The apartment was adequate for our needs, clean, comfortable and with extras like washing machine and dryer, microwave/airfryer/convection plus hotplates. The pool area is lovely and access to everything was an easy walk plus right on the beach. We would definitely go back."
Australia
Anita
The price is AED 920
AED 920 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Drift Palm Cove
City view from property
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 15.5 km from James Cook University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Loved my stay! Everyone I met were so friendly and helpful!"
United States
Douglas
The price is AED 576
AED 634 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 14.3 km from James Cook University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Room had a nice view clean spacious and the people at the desk were very accommodating. "
Australia
Janice
The price is AED 621
AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Balcony
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 14.5 km from James Cook University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great hotel. Would stay there again. "
Australia
Syed
The price is AED 450
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Crystalbrook Riley
Land view from property
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 13.3 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Super friendly staff, big rooms, comfy beds n pillows"
Australia
Mel
The price is AED 357
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
17.8 km from James Cook University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (754)
"Love the place relaxing and secure."
Australia
Grant
The price is AED 370
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
14.9 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95)
"Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again."
Australia
DAVID
The price is AED 288
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 15 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (842)
"Good central location, close to restaurants and the lagoon"
Australia
Lachlan
The price is AED 363
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 15.5 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Fantastic stay , great staff"
Australia
Taymour
The price is AED 446
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hilton Cairns
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 14.4 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (963)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
The price is AED 379
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 14.7 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
"The breakfast was good and staff were great."
Australia
Cameron Steven
The price is AED 447
AED 492 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Property entrance
Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 13.7 km from James Cook University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (502)
"Staff were very nice and gave room service daily. The pool was a nice option also."
Canada
Noel
The price is AED 318
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Cairns City Palms
View from room
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 15.3 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location. Clean"
Australia
Omar
The price is AED 493
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Front of property - evening/night
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 14.9 km from James Cook University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (950)
"Friendly staff, super clean, gorgeous hotel"
Australia
Abbie
The price is AED 371
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Crystalbrook Bailey
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Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and quite "
Keara 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Hotels near other James Cook University attractions

It was a hot day as we strolled through the wetlands but the sites were amazing! We saw several types of tropical birds and a water snake!
Photo by Keith Bogard
Open Photo by Keith Bogard

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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This is great experience to see a rainforest from the top. Highly recommended and worth the money spend on the ticket.
Photo by Jesper Munch
Open Photo by Jesper Munch

Cairns Cable Ski

Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. 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 James Cook University?
James Cook University is located in Cairns. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near James Cook University?
Trinity Collective is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from James Cook University. Other good options within 5 miles include Trinity Oasis Spa BBQ Family Retreat and Blue Lagoon Resort.
How many hotels will I be able to find near James Cook University?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from James Cook University.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Cook University, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to James Cook University.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near James Cook University?
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What can I see and do near James Cook University?
You can wander around Barron Gorge National Park, Smithfield Conservation Park, or Cattana Wetlands if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, and Yorkeys Knob Beach. Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda Candy Kitchen, and Australian Venom Zoo are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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