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

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

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

P9,668

P10,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

Taylor

P11,286

P12,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Museum

Jason

P9,647

P10,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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, 0.8 km from Cairns Museum

JoHanna

P8,446

P9,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

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.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

vicki

P7,998

P8,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

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

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.

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Museum

David

P6,867

P7,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

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

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Paul

P9,684

P10,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.7 km from Cairns Museum

Larry

P5,578

P6,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

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

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Museum

ellen

P8,090

P8,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Sara T

P9,531

P9,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

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

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

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Craig

P8,885

P9,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

12. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Museum

Suzanne

P7,874

P8,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Museum

Jean

P10,681

P11,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

Michelle

P13,226

P14,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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

P7,859

P8,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of 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

P7,973

P8,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

P8,050

P8,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Museum

James

P7,911

P8,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

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.

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 km from Cairns Museum

Jim

P6,842

P7,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1 km from Cairns Museum

Giannina

P11,401

P11,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large, very comfortable room. Great location. Very quiet…didn’t hear any other guests in adjoining rooms for our entire stay. Staff was very pleasant and helpful."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, walking distance to most things :) Pool is beautiful, pool bar drinks/food options are great! Staff were helpful & happy everyday :) View from room was AMAZING, my request was met! Can’t wait to be back, relaxing holiday:)"

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good

"Clean"

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."

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Extraordinary!!,!!"

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

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)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

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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)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

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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.

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. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

15. Pullman Cairns International

16. Pacific Hotel Cairns

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

19. The Benson Hotel

20. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Museum

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Mantra Esplanade

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey

Pullman Cairns International

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Crystalbrook Flynn

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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