The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Botanic Gardens in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.4 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Jason

£110

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Akanksha

£123

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.3 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Larry

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

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.

4. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Simon

£97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A group of people in a clear shallow water area, some wearing life jackets and snorkels, with a pier in the background.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

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.

5. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.6 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Jean

£123

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

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 modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

6. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1.8 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Giannina

£135

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

7. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1.5 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Hannah

£64

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

8. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Theodore

£85

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerator with beverages, and an exit sign.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

9. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.1 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Elizabeth

£70

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 0.9 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Akanksha

£79

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District, 2 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Ekaterina

£155

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

12. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Douglas

£88

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating affordable self-catering accommodation.

A bright room with a teal sofa, blue chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a view of the garden through the window.

13. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns North, 1.4 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Kimberly

£94

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

14. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North, 1.6 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Virginia

£76

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.

A wall with travel brochures and an ATM machine.

15. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Åge

£61

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

A coffee machine with a digital display, a frothing pitcher, and multiple coffee containers on a counter.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a grill.

A row of travel posters advertising various tours and cruises, such as Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef, and Michaelmas Cay.

16. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North, 1.1 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

£71

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor dining area with white chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden bar, white chairs, and potted plants.

17. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District, 2 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Chelsea

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North, 1.8 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Gurwinder

£102

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier. There are two sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table in the center. A staircase leads to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A multi-level atrium with palm trees, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

19. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North, 1.7 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Peter

£43

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

A bathroom with a stone wall, a bathtub, and a shower area.

A reception desk with two lamps, a laptop, and a 'DIVE' sign.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden barrel.

20. Aspect Central

Cairns North, 1.5 mi from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Raymond

£57

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,117 reviews	View
Tropic Towers Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 211 reviews	View
Reef Gateway Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews	View

Top Cairns Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"To use the AC is a little bit difficult. We had nice balcony. Staff was very nice."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Cookie when you arrive. Quiet room. Clean and fun pool! Great AC. Near restaurants and fun activities!"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"This property was being renovated at the time of our stay. The staff was great! They gave great suggestions on dining and activities. They were always available. We were close to the esplanade which borders the mud lake and lots of public park activities all the way down to the marina. We felt very safe there."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful 6th floor view of the ocean! Super kind, helpful staff. Nice pool. Soooo many bird species. Long walking path steps away that leads to bars, restaurants, main harbour front for boat excursions / departures."

Cairns Queens Court

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and laundry facilities"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good

"The staff was great, accommodating to my needs and very polite. The breakfast was good with a good range of foods. The TV's aren't smart TV's with no TV's channels provided but we got over that."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing to stay there. Especially staff is so helpful"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"I always come back here when I pass through Cairns. Clean & convenient."

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good

"very clean and beautiful hotel room. The pool was smaller than we expected but very cute area. We did laundry - quick and easy. We did not have a car and the hotel was about $20USD Uber ride from city center do be sure to budget that. Very quiet hiotel and l huge breakfast for the $."

Other attractions near Cairns Botanic Gardens

Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (345 reviews)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around the area's lush rainforests or seek out the local tours.

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Tanks Arts Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Tanks Arts Centre on your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Red Arrow Walk

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Red Arrow Walk, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforests and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Rondo Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Rondo Theatre during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Skydive The Reef Cairns

You can take time to visit Skydive The Reef Cairns during your travels to Cairns. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this family-friendly area.

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Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

8.6/10 (90 reviews)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the lush rainforests and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Anderson Street Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anderson Street Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Cairns Botanic Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 74 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cairns Botanic Gardens. Another good choice is Cairns Sheridan Hotel, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Botanic Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Botanic Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Cairns Botanic Gardens.

What can I see and do near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Museum. You can watch performances at Tanks Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Local parks like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Muddy's Playground are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Cairns Botanic Gardens hotels

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4. Tropic Towers Apartments

5. Reef Gateway Apartments

6. 201 Lake Street Apartments

7. Cairns City Palms

8. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

9. Cairns Holiday Park

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

11. Cascade Gardens

12. Alivio Hotel Cairns

13. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

14. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

15. Caravella Backpackers

16. Reef Palms Motel

17. Coral Tree Inn

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

19. Cairns Queens Court

20. Aspect Central

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens

Top Cairns Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Queens Court

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Other attractions near Cairns Botanic Gardens

Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

Tanks Arts Centre

Red Arrow Walk

Rondo Theatre

Skydive The Reef Cairns

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

Anderson Street Conservation Park

Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

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