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Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront hotels

1. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
P9,486
P10,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pacific Hotel Cairns

2. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
P11,155
P12,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

3. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Diarmid
P12,873
P14,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Crystalbrook Flynn

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
P12,544
P13,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Genaviv
P10,299
P11,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Pullman Cairns International

6. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Jake
P12,612
P12,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Mantra Esplanade

7. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lachlan
P13,637
P15,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

8. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Owais
P10,600
P11,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hilton Cairns

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Stephen
P11,420
P11,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lynette
P6,458
P7,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

11. Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Alan
P8,005
P8,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Park Regis City Quays

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Vanessa
P9,648
P10,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

13. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lee-rae
P11,063
P12,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Crystalbrook Bailey

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Terri
P10,017
P11,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Linda
P6,190
P6,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hides Hotel Cairns

16. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
France
Ozgur
P11,188
P12,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Benson Hotel

17. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
United States
MARIA
P10,339
P11,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

18. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
DAVID
P11,652
P12,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
BreakFree Royal Harbour

19. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Alison
P12,390
P12,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Mantra Trilogy

20. Lake Central

Lake Central
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Cath
P6,245
P6,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Lake Central
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Vacation Rentals in Tropical North Waterfront

Apartment

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
"Room was great location"
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Aparthotel

Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Central Business District
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Mantra Trilogy
Aparthotel

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns Central Business District
"this place is excellent"
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Aparthotel

Mid City Luxury Suites

Mid City Luxury Suites
Cairns Central Business District
" Place was quite dated and needs alot maintenance. Alot of noise at night-time due to traffic, music from the pubs and people yahooing in the alleyway on their way home from town. Can't beat the location and secure car parking though. The gentlemen on reception were extremely friendly and accommodating. Crisp and clean sheets, queen bed very firm. Single beds newer and more comfortable."
Mid City Luxury Suites
Apartment

Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
Cairns Central Business District
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Escape On Lake
Apartment

Il Centro Apartment Hotel

Il Centro Apartment Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
"Clean room friendly staff "
Il Centro Apartment Hotel
Aparthotel

Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments

Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Enjoyed our stay"
Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments
Aparthotel

Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Nice and close to the city and easy to get around."
Vision Apartments
Apartment

Coastal Harbour Lights -pool Gym Prime Location

Coastal Harbour Lights -pool Gym Prime Location
Cairns Central Business District
"The bathroom door on the bedroom side could not lock so basically when any of us had to use the toilet we had to announce it to the other family members for privacy. "
Coastal Harbour Lights -pool Gym Prime Location
Aparthotel

Cairns City Apartments

Cairns City Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Friendly people, comfy beds, wifi ok"
Cairns City Apartments
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Stay near popular Tropical North Waterfront attractions

A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

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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A train carriage with red seats and windows.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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An industrial area with a large white building with a curved roof, surrounded by green fields and a body of water with boats.

Cairns Convention Centre

8.0/10 (558 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention 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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A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.

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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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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Cairns Performing Arts Centre

8.4/10 (11 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Cairns Performing Arts Centre 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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Muddy's Playground

9.0/10 (36 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Muddy's Playground, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforest and seaside in the area.
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Learn more about Tropical North Waterfront

Venture to sights like Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Night Markets as you discover Tropical North Waterfront.

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A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Efficient check-in but apparently need to request carpark access when making reservation as car spaces are limited. However, recommend on-street parking around the corner in The Esplanade. Even better you can use the Parking App to create a parking session from your room in the morning!! Recommend the Superior Corner rooms for space and the magnificent 270 deg views. Staff and house keeping were excellent. If you do not need the overly hot doona ask for a light blanket. Didn’t use the restaurant for dinner or breakfast as so close to alternative venues."
Philip 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, easy walking distance to every where you need to be. Staff were really helpful and polite, easy parking outside the door off street, lovely clean comfortable king bed, really good for the price,"
cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, however the TV placement on the wall was not right. It was on the side of the bed not in front of it."
Kyle Travis 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place to stay"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the pools and right on the boardwalk. Easy to walk to all the restaurants and shopping in the area."
Elizabeth 5-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Crystalbrook Riley
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good
"Whilst I loved the Mantra itself the room we stayed in could do better..... 527 overlooking part of the Esplanade.... Great view that was great to people watch and very close to everything so you could walk everywhere and not need a car. I guess the room felt tired....TV was an issue but the repair guy fixed it thank you. Lamps whilst nice were very difficult to read with as it wasn't a lamp with a shade so it lit the whole room up and gave odd angles to reading....anyway thats just me though.... I just felt it could be so much better with little touches but that's my personal opinion.... Lovely staff pool was great but too cold for now gym was ok no free weights. Access behind leads you too woolworths which was great 👍 Bed was very comfortable though as was the pillows... Love to have a little lounge to sit on but again just my opinion....."
Rachael 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mantra Esplanade
Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays

8/10 Good
"Room was clean and comfortable A shame more and more hotels are not replacing batteries in the aircon remote, when you need to be less than 100mm from the unit and the display keeps disappearing, time for new batteries! Many and varied eating places close by, no restaurant on site"
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Park Regis City Quays
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up and the lady servicing the room was very helpful and provided us with extra water every day."
Wendy Ann 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Location, friendly staff always with a smile."
Natasha 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

More cheap stays in Tropical North Waterfront

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
P3,496
P3,496 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
P4,272
P4,699 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
P4,290
P4,719 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
P5,449
P5,994 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (16 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

42 Cedar Rd Palm Cove QLD
P9,371
P9,371 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
P8,979
P9,877 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Tropical North Waterfront?
Based on our traveler data, Pacific Hotel Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel is steps from Reef Fleet Terminal, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Tropical North Waterfront.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tropical North Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Tropical North Waterfront.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Tropical North Waterfront?
Based on our traveler reviews, YHA Cairns Central is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices to stay on the cheap include Little Drifter Cairns and Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort. View all budget hotels in Tropical North Waterfront.
What's the best place to stay for a family trip to Tropical North Waterfront?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the kids include Hilton Cairns and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. Attractions like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Tropical North Waterfront.
What's the best luxury accommodation in Tropical North Waterfront?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a luxury hotel with a deli and in-room massages, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Hilton Cairns and Pacific Hotel Cairns are other upscale choices for your stay. Find more luxury hotels in Tropical North Waterfront.
What are some hotels with pools in Tropical North Waterfront?
Crystalbrook Flynn is a top hotel with an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and free WiFi. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Crystalbrook Bailey and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. View all hotels with pools in Tropical North Waterfront.
What is the best spa hotel in Tropical North Waterfront?
Crystalbrook Flynn is a top luxury spa hotel featuring a 24-hour fitness center, a bar, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub, or deep-tissue massage at Eleme. Other popular spa hotels in Tropical North Waterfront include Crystalbrook Riley and Pullman Cairns International. See all spa hotels in Tropical North Waterfront.
How is it staying in Tropical North Waterfront?
Travelers to Tropical North Waterfront will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Tropical North Waterfront, there are 177 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Tropical North Waterfront.
What is there to see in Tropical North Waterfront?
Cultural venues include Cairns Museum and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Night Markets. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Tropical North Waterfront guide.
What's the weather like in Tropical North Waterfront?
The hottest months are usually December and January with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

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