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

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 Aquarium

Warren

€144

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

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.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Taylor

€172

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 large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Jason

€157

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

JoHanna

€123

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium

vicki

€112

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

A rooftop pool with clear water, surrounded by plants and rocks, and a gazebo.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.

6. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

JEFFREY

€172

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Paul

€148

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 large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

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.

8. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

David

€147

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.

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.

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Larry

€97

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 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.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Sara T

€129

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

Paul

€131

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

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

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Aquarium

Simon

€123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Suzanne

€121

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

14. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium

Catherine

€130

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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'.

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium

Sogand

€123

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium

James

€105

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

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.

17. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium

Giannina

€158

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

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

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

18. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Aquarium

Lisa

€86

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

19. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium

Kalin

€122

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium

Julie

€179

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"From painfree check in , ideal location , great ammenities & comfortable spacious rooms , this was our second visit within 3 months & we will without a doubt be returning , the wife & i love the Flynn !!"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel location great, clean and staff are very helpful. Small pool area looks new. there is a lovely space opposite the reception with a big tv. Never seen anybody use it????"

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean and well maintained The location was perfect too, in the heart of it all! Highly recommend."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Cookie when you arrive. Quiet room. Clean and fun pool! Great AC. Near restaurants and fun activities!"

Other attractions near Cairns Aquarium

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 trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular 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 stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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St Monica's Cathedral

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Monica's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Performing Arts Centre

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Muddy's Playground

9.0/10 (36 reviews)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Muddy's Playground, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests 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 in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular 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 Aquarium?

Cairns Aquarium 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, take a look at the 405 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Aquarium?

Adjacent to Cairns Aquarium, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cairns Aquarium?

Expedia has 405 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Aquarium.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Cairns Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Cairns Aquarium?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Spend some time wandering around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Create some family memories at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach while you're exploring the area around Cairns Aquarium.

How can I get to Cairns Aquarium?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Cairns Aquarium is a breeze. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns Aquarium 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. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Hilton Cairns

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

13. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

14. Pullman Cairns International

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

17. 201 Lake Street Apartments

18. Cairns City Palms

19. Pacific Hotel Cairns

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Aquarium

Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Crystalbrook Riley

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Oaks Cairns Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Other attractions near Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Museum

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

St Monica's Cathedral

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Muddy's Playground

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

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