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Our top choices for James Cook University hotels

Deluxe Apartment | Living area

Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach

Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach
3.0 star property
Kewarra Beach, 2.8 km from James Cook University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Beautiful accommodation,spotlessly"
United Kingdom
KARL
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach
Outdoor spa tub

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.8 km from James Cook University
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,391 reviews)
"The room was immaculate and the airconditioning was perfect! Great location and friendly staff."
Australia
Jo
The price is €235
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.9 km from James Cook University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Clean room with washer/dryer facilities. Very peaceful and close to shops, restaurants, bars and most importantly, the beach."
United Kingdom
Kalin
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Beach nearby

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, (173 reviews)
"Room was excellent and spotless"
Australia
Aaron
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Trinity Beach Pacific
Beach nearby

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, (507 reviews)
"The room was more than we needed , it was clean , comfy and a perfect location, good pool and a hot tub . All the staff where extremely helpful and pleasant. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others "
United Kingdom
tony
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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, (346 reviews)
"Location at Hollaways Beach was the best "
Australia
Peter
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Cairns Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 8.3 km from James Cook University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Great location, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops."
Australia
Julie
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 8.5 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff very helpful and happy to chat. Rooms and pools were great! This is a great place for families to stay."
Australia
Rosetta
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
View from room

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 8.4 km from James Cook University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff is friendly and close to main beach."
Australia
Trung
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
3 outdoor pools

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, (803 reviews)
"The Hotel and room were amazing. Would definitely stay there again. I left an item behind in the room and management had it sent back to me. Very impressed!"
Australia
Karolina
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Outdoor pool

Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 7.9 km from James Cook University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great view and loation."
Australia
MR Duane
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Mantra Amphora
Lounge

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, (547 reviews)
"Spacious and clean rooms. "
Australia
Awantha
The price is €270
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Elysium Apartments

Elysium Apartments
4.5 star property
Palm Cove, 7.8 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Lovely large clean apartment with all facilities and equipment. Would highly recommend."
United Kingdom
anthony
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Elysium Apartments
Exterior

The Sebel Palm Cove

The Sebel Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 9 km from James Cook University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (167 reviews)
"Lovely relaxing stay "
Australia
Patricia
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Sebel Palm Cove
Restaurant

The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 8.3 km from James Cook University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"Outstanding service with a relaxed atmosphere. The food and dining experience was fantastic. Would highly recommend "
United States
DAVID
The price is €457
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
The Reef House Adults Retreat
Land view from property

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff great location "
Canada
Wayne
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 12.4 km from James Cook University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff friendly "
Australia
George
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
BBQ/picnic Area

Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 13 km from James Cook University
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"very good and the pool was nice. "
Australia
Nancy
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Resort Suite

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice rooms pool was great "
Australia
Paul
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Crystalbrook Riley
Lounge

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
12.1 km from James Cook University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (89 reviews)
"Thanks for allowing me to check in early!!!"
Australia
Justin
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
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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
Deluxe Apartment | Living area
Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
Outdoor spa tub
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,391 reviews
View
2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
201 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
173 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
507 reviews
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Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The resort is in a fantastic location and staff always happy to help. I loved our stay here, relaxed and laid back, right opposite the beach and a gorgeous swimming pool which was never busy. We will be back."
Wendy Anne 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Coral Sands Resort

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 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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Kuranda

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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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 9 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 Sea Change Beachfront Apartments.
How many hotels will I find near James Cook University?
Expedia has 9 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.