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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 561

AED 618 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 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, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Taylor

AED 655

AED 721 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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, 1.5 km from Cairns Museum

Jason

AED 465

AED 512 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 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 hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

vicki

AED 432

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

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

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

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Museum

JoHanna

AED 510

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 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.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Ben

AED 562

AED 619 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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.

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Museum

Larry

AED 317

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

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.

8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Suzanne

AED 439

AED 483 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

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, 2.2 km from Cairns Museum

ellen

AED 456

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a building with balconies and a tiled walkway.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a clear blue sky.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground-level restaurant, and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a chair, and a TV.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sara T

AED 531

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Craig

AED 472

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 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 large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

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

12. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Michelle

AED 773

AED 850 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 living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

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

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

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Jean

AED 589

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

14. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Catherine

AED 493

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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 modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Museum

Kalin

AED 396

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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'.

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Ben

AED 468

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

17. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Jim

AED 329

AED 362 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 modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Museum

Giannina

AED 622

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Julie

AED 700

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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'.

20. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Emma

AED 263

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

The Benson Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and in the middle of the city. Short walks too."

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for one night prior to an early international flight. It’s in a great location and the staff were very friendly."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints beautiful location"

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."

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. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Pullman Cairns International

15. Pacific Hotel Cairns

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. The Benson Hotel

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

20. Cairns City Palms

Compare top hotels near Cairns Museum

Crystalbrook Flynn

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Floriana Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

The Benson Hotel

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pullman Cairns International

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

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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