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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Excellent hotel, excellent staff and excellent location. "
United States
Davoud
The price is P8,914
P9,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.8 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (964)
"Great location, wonderful and accommodating staff"
Australia
Lauren
The price is P8,055
P8,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Good value for money and great location - would stay there again! "
Germany
Ellen
The price is P6,858
P7,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Mohmmadaftabhusen Altafhusen
The price is P7,589
P8,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Crystalbrook Riley

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Everything was great! Exceptional location and loved the coffee bar. "
United States
Connor
The price is P6,701
P7,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The location of this hotel is perfect. Walking distance to all attractions. All of the staff are very friendly. Very satisfied with my booking."
United States
Yi
The price is P9,988
P10,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
1.2 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95)
"Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again."
Australia
DAVID
The price is P5,155
P5,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

City Terraces Cairns

City Terraces Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.3 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (128)
"Close to ev"
Australia
Jaymie
The price is P9,222
P10,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
City Terraces Cairns

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (849)
"Clean, close to everything "
Australia
Kylie
The price is P5,769
P6,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"
Australia
Mohamed
The price is P7,455
P8,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Hilton Cairns

Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
"Great location, clean and comfortable "
Australia
Cassie
The price is P6,326
P6,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Tropic Towers Apartments

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402)
"Fantastic property very spacious would definitely stay again highly recommend "
Australia
Michelle
The price is P9,988
P10,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"awesome location great service "
Canada
Mary ann
The price is P4,819
P5,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.6 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (970)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
The price is P6,381
P7,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Heritage Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (820)
"Staff were all really nice and helpful. Buffet breakfast was great. The resort is in a fantastic location and the kids just loved playing in the sand and pool."
Australia
Christopher
The price is P7,554
P8,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

201 Lake Street Apartments

201 Lake Street Apartments
4.5 star property
Cairns North, 2.7 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (607)
"Enjoyed my stay "
Australia
Michael
The price is P10,203
P11,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
201 Lake Street Apartments

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (357)
"Room was clean. Staff were friendly. "
United States
Nhung
The price is P7,124
P7,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It was amaging stay, thank you so much!"
Australia
Riho
The price is P7,733
P8,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Pullman Cairns International

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (763)
"Great location "
Australia
Alix
The price is P8,427
P8,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
BreakFree Royal Harbour

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda, 2.3 km from DFO Cairns
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 P2,706
P2,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around DFO Cairns?
DFO Cairns is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 69 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to DFO Cairns?
Adjacent to DFO Cairns, Motel Nomad Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good choice is Palm Royale Cairns, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels will I find near DFO Cairns?
Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from DFO Cairns.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near DFO Cairns, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to DFO Cairns.
What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum. You can catch a show at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre, and Jute Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.