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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, (1001)
"Excellent hotel, excellent staff and excellent location. "
United States
Davoud
The price is S$213
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 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, (958)
"Great location, wonderful and accommodating staff"
Australia
Lauren
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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, (1003)
"Good value for money and great location - would stay there again! "
Germany
Ellen
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan, 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, (1004)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Mohmmadaftabhusen Altafhusen
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan, 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, (1003)
"Exactly what we were looking for , great location and clean. "
Canada
Mike
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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, (1000)
"Room had a nice view clean spacious and the people at the desk were very accommodating. "
Australia
Janice
The price is S$239
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan, 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 S$122
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

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 S$127
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

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)
"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 S$151
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan, 2026
Tropic Towers 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, (1002)
"Fantastic stay , great staff"
Australia
Taymour
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan, 2026
Hilton Cairns

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 S$239
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan, 2026
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 2.6 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (968)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Heritage Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3 km from DFO Cairns
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"awesome location great service "
Canada
Mary ann
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan, 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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, (810)
"The breakfast was good and staff were great."
Australia
Cameron Steven
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan, 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 S$213
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 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, (356)
"Room was clean. Staff were friendly. "
United States
Nhung
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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, (1003)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was very helpful with activities and polite."
United States
Tony
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan, 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 S$175
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 2.5 km from DFO Cairns
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
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Cairns City Palms

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
2.5 km from DFO Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Great location and friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and bed was so comfortable. Good value for money "
Australia
Celestine
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
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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, take a look at the 70 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is 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 traveller data. Another good choice is Palm Royale Cairns, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near DFO Cairns?
Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options 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 accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near DFO Cairns.
What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?
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 Jute Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.