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Our top choices for James Cook University hotels

1. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach, 3.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Steven
€226
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

2. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
14.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Tammara
€92
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove, 7.4 km from James Cook University
United States
Randal
€195
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

4. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Palm Cove, 8.4 km from James Cook University
Australia
Racquel
€130
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
14.9 km from James Cook University
€116
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel

6. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Floriana Boutique Hotel
Cairns North, 13.5 km from James Cook University
Australia
carlos
€136
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Floriana Boutique Hotel

7. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
9.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Yevonne
€100
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District, 15.3 km from James Cook University
Australia
Paul
€173
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North, 13.3 km from James Cook University
United Kingdom
Laura
€161
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda, 12.4 km from James Cook University
Australia
daniel
€104
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

11. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District, 15.5 km from James Cook University
Australia
Owais
€173
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hilton Cairns

12. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
12.1 km from James Cook University
Australia
Chris
€80
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

13. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North, 12.8 km from James Cook University
Australia
Nino
€125
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

14. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District, 14.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Diarmid
€181
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Crystalbrook Flynn

15. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from James Cook University
Australia
Sarah
€150
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Trinity Beach Pacific

16. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District, 15.5 km from James Cook University
Canada
Jens-Erik
€210
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

17. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove, 8.5 km from James Cook University
Australia
Serena
€240
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

18. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove, 7.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Gary
€191
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Mantra Amphora

19. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach, 3.8 km from James Cook University
Australia
catharine
€171
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

20. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
Cairns North, 12.9 km from James Cook University
Australia
Jason
€130
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Tropic Towers Apartments
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Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
9.6
Exceptional
211 reviews
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Room
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
103 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
9.0
Wonderful
812 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
9.2
Wonderful
623 reviews
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Front of property
Cairns Southgate Hotel
9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews
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Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

8/10 Good
"The complex is in a great location with easy access to the beach and local restaurants. Good access to highway for exploring the wider region. Ideal for families. Apartment was nice, spacious with modern appliances, comfortable lounge area and balcony, bathrooms were a little tired but had been recently decorated. Complex is well maintained with nice garden areas and pool, secure underground parking with easy access was good"
Benjamin 8-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Coral Sands Resort
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"This location is always sold out for a reason. It is so welcoming and worth every penny. We absolutely love it here. And have stayed many times."
Fleur 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Luxury Tropical Escape: Beachside Villa with Heated Pool & Modern Comforts

Luxury Tropical Escape: Beachside Villa with Heated Pool & Modern Comforts

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful neat house and wonderful clear communication with owner. Bedrooms were excellent, and a good size. Kitchen living area was spacious and beautifully designed.Pool was the best. Highly recommend this property to anybody wanting to stay in Trinity Beach"
Michelle T. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Luxury Tropical Escape: Beachside Villa with Heated Pool & Modern Comforts
Marina Waterfront

Marina Waterfront

10/10 Excellent
"Marina Waterfront was perfect for our stay in Cairns. There was plenty of room inside and out. Really happy about the secure parking behind a gate for our 4WD's. The outdoor area was fantastic, plenty of seating with a lovely view of the pool and marina. The kitchen was well stocked with glassware, plates, utensils and pots and pans. Nice touches like condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, salt and pepper was appreciated, also the mozzie spay and candles. Washing machine and perfect undercover clothes line was also a bonus. Thanks for washing machine tabs :) Beds were comfy and the house was beautifully presented, clean and very tidy. It was a real pleasure to stay in a property so thoughtfully put together. We hope we can come back again soon."
Lindal Y. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Marina Waterfront
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The resort just has a beautiful feel to it; surrounded by lush garden, and on the lagoon. Despite being so big, it is very well configured to feel very private and quiet."
Michele 8-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Blue Lagoon Resort
Escape to Villa Catana: Spacious Home with Pool, Lush Gardens, and Close to Nature!

Escape to Villa Catana: Spacious Home with Pool, Lush Gardens, and Close to Nature!

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay here was everything we needed. As a family with three young children (5yo, 3yo and 1 yo) we needed space for naps and quiet time and a generous kitchen for food prep with washer dryer facilities and this placed ticked all those boxes. Attention had been paid to various aspects of baby proofing (ie oven guard and some socket guards) which was a plus for us. The team were also helpful with having the cot and high chair set up for our arrival.The pool is not large but was again perfect for our needs of swimming with younger children with a nice long and wide edge step for them to play on. It was also very safely fenced.The place was very neat and tidy with a lovely living dining area. We hired a car as it was not centrally located but that was part of the appeal for us. It was a nice quiet neighbourhood that felt safe and secure walking around with the little children. It was about a 5 minute drive to to local supermarkets.I’m sure people without kids would love it too, but for us it suited our needs perfectly"
Elizabeth R. 9-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Escape to Villa Catana: Spacious Home with Pool, Lush Gardens, and Close to Nature!
Stunning Family Resort Style Home - Swimming Pool + Full Tennis Court

Stunning Family Resort Style Home - Swimming Pool + Full Tennis Court

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful house that suited our group. We had a lovely time and particularly enjoyed the pool and tennis court. One thing, the bedding configuration section advertised that one of the living rooms had couches that made 4 beds. In reality, one living room had 2 couches and the other had 2 couches. This was problematic for us as we were expecting to put three teenage girls together."
Kim W. 7-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Stunning Family Resort Style Home - Swimming Pool + Full Tennis Court
Relaxed Luxury with Stunning Pyramid Views & Private Pool

Relaxed Luxury with Stunning Pyramid Views & Private Pool

10/10 Excellent
"We had a fantastic stay at Mountain Breeze Retreat. The home is beautifully designed with gorgeous furnishings, stunning views, cool breezes and a well‑equipped kitchen. Everything was spotless, the beds were super comfy, and the pool was a standout — crystal clear, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing. The hosts were wonderfully friendly, gracious and helpful when needed, and their sweet little poodle made the stay even more special. We’d return in a heartbeat!"
Christina H. 5-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Relaxed Luxury with Stunning Pyramid Views & Private Pool
Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific

10/10 Excellent
"Easy to follow instructions. Lovely location. Convenient under cover parking. Very clean accommodation. The kitchen is well equipped. I really can’t fault my experience at all. Would definitely return."
David 6-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Trinity Beach Pacific

Other attractions near James Cook University

A pond with lily pads surrounded by trees and shrubs.
Photo by Keith Bogard

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the spectacular 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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A dense forest with power lines and a mountain range in the background.
Photo by Jesper Munch

Cairns Cable Ski

Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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A cable car over a lush green landscape with a river and distant mountains.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

9.4/10 (1,715 reviews)
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
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Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head

You can take time to visit Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head during your travels to Cairns. Discover the area's museums and shops.
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Cable Ski Cairns

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Catch an event at Cable Ski Cairns during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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Smithfield Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smithfield Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
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Smithfield Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (552 reviews)
During your visit to Cairns, you can do some window-shopping at Smithfield Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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Earl Hill Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Earl Hill Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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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, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near James Cook University?
Trinity Collective is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from James Cook University. Other good choices within 5 miles include Blue Lagoon Resort and Coral Sands Resort.
How many hotels will I find near James Cook University?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near James Cook University.
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.