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

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

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.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Warren

AED 559

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 653

AED 718 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 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.

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

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Museum

Jason

AED 531

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A dining area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of greenery, and a painting of a waterfall on the wall.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

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

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

vicki

AED 401

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Museum

JoHanna

AED 490

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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.

6. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Museum

Larry

AED 305

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

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

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

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

David

AED 399

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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.

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

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

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sara T

AED 530

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Museum

ellen

AED 435

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

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.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Craig

AED 472

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

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

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Jean

AED 564

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Michelle

AED 770

AED 847 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

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

15. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Catherine

AED 458

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Museum

Kalin

AED 402

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sogand

AED 467

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 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 621

AED 621 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

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

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

James

AED 398

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

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.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Jim

AED 416

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Nice sized room and very spacious bathroom. Close to the esplanade and all the tour pick ups we did."

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 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"

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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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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?

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

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. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

7. Hilton Cairns

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

20. The Benson Hotel

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

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey

Pullman Cairns International

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

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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