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

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Mudflats

Warren

NT$5,354

NT$5,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Cairns Mudflats

Ryan

NT$4,650

NT$5,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

3. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Mudflats

Janice

NT$4,475

NT$4,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A balcony with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A modern living room with a pink sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

4. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Mudflats

JEFFREY

NT$5,511

NT$6,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

5. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Mudflats

David

NT$5,306

NT$5,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

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

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Mudflats

Paul

NT$5,487

NT$6,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Cairns Mudflats

Larry

NT$3,569

NT$3,926 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.

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Cairns Mudflats

Henson

NT$4,697

NT$4,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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 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, 1.2 km from Cairns Mudflats

Simon

NT$4,026

NT$4,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.4 km from Cairns Mudflats

Jean

NT$5,201

NT$5,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

11. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Mudflats

Aaron

NT$6,794

NT$7,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

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

12. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Mudflats

Suzanne

NT$4,328

NT$4,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

13. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 2.5 km from Cairns Mudflats

Anu

NT$3,208

NT$3,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

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

14. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Cairns Mudflats

Hannah

NT$2,804

NT$3,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A row of blue cabins with white doors, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

15. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.6 km from Cairns Mudflats

Elizabeth

NT$2,292

NT$3,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

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

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1.3 km from Cairns Mudflats

Theodore

NT$3,533

NT$3,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

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.

17. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.5 km from Cairns Mudflats

Jim

NT$4,089

NT$4,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

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

18. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Cairns Mudflats

Ekaterina

NT$6,497

NT$6,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

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

19. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Mudflats

Douglas

NT$4,094

NT$4,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a sign for Indigenous Eco Tours. There are potted plants and a refrigerator with beverages.

A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and a signboard.

20. YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District, 1.5 km from Cairns Mudflats

Kalin

NT$2,011

NT$2,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Mudflats

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View
Hilton Cairns	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cairns Mudflats Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"

Crystalbrook Flynn

8/10 Good

"Not 5 star."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay and buffet breakfast was amazing! but the building is dated and shower head and screen was basic"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty quiet. I enjoyed my stay. Would stay again"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Other attractions near Cairns Mudflats

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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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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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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St Monica's Cathedral

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Monica's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Mudflats?

Cairns Mudflats is located in Cairns. This family-friendly area is known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 395 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Cairns Mudflats?

Adjacent to Cairns Mudflats, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Pacific Hotel Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cairns Mudflats?

Expedia has 395 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cairns Mudflats.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Cairns Mudflats.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cairns Mudflats?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cairns Mudflats, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Cairns Mudflats?

You can catch a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre, and Rondo Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground, or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and Reef Teach are some favorites close by Cairns Mudflats.

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Our top choices for Cairns Mudflats hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

3. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

4. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

5. Hilton Cairns

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Riley

12. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

13. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

14. Cairns City Palms

15. Cairns Holiday Park

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

17. The Benson Hotel

18. Cascade Gardens

19. Alivio Hotel Cairns

20. YHA Cairns Central

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Top Cairns Mudflats Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Mantra Esplanade

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Other attractions near Cairns Mudflats

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade

Muddy's Playground

St Monica's Cathedral

Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

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