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Our top choices for Cairns Aquarium hotels

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Loved my stay! Everyone I met were so friendly and helpful!"
United States
Douglas
The price is P8,770
P9,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Front of property - evening/night
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (955)
"Great location, wonderful and accommodating staff"
Australia
Lauren
The price is P6,519
P7,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Crystalbrook Bailey
Exterior
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Excellent location; close to all amenities"
Canada
moyra lee
The price is P7,150
P7,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
Balcony
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Mohmmadaftabhusen Altafhusen
The price is P7,767
P8,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Crystalbrook Riley
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room had a nice view clean spacious and the people at the desk were very accommodating. "
Australia
Janice
The price is P10,003
P11,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (845)
"Clean, close to everything "
Australia
Kylie
The price is P5,928
P6,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Balcony
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Fantastic stay , great staff"
Australia
Taymour
The price is P7,048
P7,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton Cairns
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
"Property was well maintained & it’s close to the airport. Easy access to public transport. Service was excellent, clear communication & friendly staff at reception. Overall great experience."
Australia
Sivaramakrishnan
The price is P6,456
P7,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Tropic Towers Apartments
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, < 0.1 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (809)
"The breakfast was good and staff were great."
Australia
Cameron Steven
The price is P6,974
P7,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
The price is P6,278
P6,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Heritage Cairns
View from room
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location and a great hotel "
United States
Gustavo
The price is P7,263
P7,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
View from property
BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (763)
"Great location "
Australia
Alix
The price is P7,559
P7,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Land view from property
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"awesome location great service "
Canada
Mary ann
The price is P5,021
P5,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was very helpful with activities and polite."
United States
Tony
The price is P7,400
P8,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Pullman Cairns International
Breakfast and dinner served
The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (493)
"Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants"
United States
Hazel
The price is P6,946
P7,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
The Benson Hotel
Property entrance
Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (502)
"Staff were very nice and gave room service daily. The pool was a nice option also."
Canada
Noel
Cairns City Palms
Front of property
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda, 1.9 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (168)
"My second time here and as always it was a nice stay. Very safe quiet and relaxing stay. The shared facilities is clean and the other campers are respectful. Close to the central business district, so plenty to do."
Australia
Hai
The price is P2,663
P2,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Very friendly staff, super helpful when we opted to extend our stay and arrive early"
United Kingdom
Bradley
The price is P6,692
P7,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Front of property - evening/night
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel

Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel

Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Weren't enough mirrors found shower erea wasn't spacious, overall we had an enjoyable stay we would highly recommend to everyone that the price and location is affordable and also ideally within walking distance in the cbd area of Cairns."
Australia
Vikki
The price is P6,601
P7,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Aquarium
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (999)
"Great location and very spacious and well equipped rooms. "
Canada
Don
The price is P6,551
P6,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Mantra Esplanade
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Top Cairns Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Good view, lovely swimming pools, pool open from 6am to 9pm. Was great to sit on loungers at end of day with a drink. Comfortable bed, mini bar fridge, clean rooms. Friendly helpful staff"
Wendy 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Crystalbrook Riley

Hotels near other Cairns Aquarium attractions

Center of Contemporary Arts

You can enjoy a show at Center of Contemporary Arts 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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JUTE Theatre Company

You can enjoy a show at JUTE Theatre Company 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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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, check out the 366 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Aquarium?
Adjacent to Cairns Aquarium, Crystalbrook Riley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cairns Aquarium?
Expedia has 366 hotels and other accommodations 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 provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Cairns Aquarium.
What can I see and do near Cairns Aquarium?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Cairns Historical Society Museum and The Cairns Museum. You can catch a show at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre, and Center of Contemporary Arts. You can wander around Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.
How can I get to Cairns Aquarium?
With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Cairns Aquarium is easy. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. You can learn about water travel options at the marina.