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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 modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

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

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Margaret

AU$304

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

carlos

AU$208

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Elizabeth

AU$309

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

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

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Alok

AU$229

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Linda

AU$281

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

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

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

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.

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

Micheala

AU$256

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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.

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

7. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jean

AU$291

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Laura

AU$189

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

Paul

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

10. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 km from Michaelmas Cay

John

AU$229

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Paul

AU$266

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 2.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Jason

AU$185

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

13. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Michaelmas Cay

Genaviv

AU$295

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Carlos Martinez

AU$263

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Terri

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Michaelmas Cay

Cassandra

AU$238

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden partition.

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 km from Michaelmas Cay

Julie

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Heritage Cairns Hotel.'

A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a beach.

18. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.7 km from Michaelmas Cay

David

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.9 km from Michaelmas Cay

Giannina

AU$285

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

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.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Michaelmas Cay

Steven

AU$201

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Michaelmas Cay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View

Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"All good with good location"

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"breakfast"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good

"After reading sone of the reviews I was a little anxious but the place is great. The staff are very accommodating, breakfast is a treat, and the on site food would put other hotels to shame ( and well priced ). The outside pool is generous with plenty of sun and for those who like to hide, shade as well. I really have nothing to complain about and would pick the hotel again if ever I am visiting Cairns. BTW, location was great too!"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Food, rooms and atmophere great"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Sheree and Liv were super helpful during our stay answering all our questions on arrival in Cairns. The property is quiet but just across from the beachfront boardwalk. Great breakfast place across the street. Large rooms, pool - all nice!"

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Prior notification to office staff will make your travel smoother , when arrive after 6pm. Friendly and helpful staff. Ask office staff for any help. Recommended to stay again."

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good

"Our stay at the mantra esplanade was nice We ask to be move higher up from the 3 floor which had the nicer view to the 6 floor which has the city view which was much nicer room , they both need an update especially the first room but were clean ,the staff were very helpful and polite"

The Benson Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice feel and clean."

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Had an amazing stay! The staff was all so sweet!"

Other attractions near Michaelmas Cay

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 large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.

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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A narrow indoor market with various stalls selling jewelry and trinkets.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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A School of Arts building with a modern facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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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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Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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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 stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Reef Teach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Reef Teach during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Michaelmas Cay?

Michaelmas Cay is located in a welcoming area of Tropical North Waterfront known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 320 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Michaelmas Cay?

Adjacent to Michaelmas Cay, Pacific Hotel Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Crystalbrook Bailey and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Michaelmas Cay?

Expedia has 320 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Michaelmas Cay.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Michaelmas Cay.

What can I see and do near Michaelmas Cay?

You can catch a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre. Enjoy the outdoors at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Michaelmas Cay?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Michaelmas Cay is simple. If you're hopping a train into the city, Cairns Station is the closest stop to Cairns Central Business District. You can learn about options for water transport at the marina.

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Our top choices for Michaelmas Cay hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Reef Gateway Apartments

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10. Pacific Hotel Cairns

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

13. Pullman Cairns International

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

17. BreakFree Royal Harbour

18. Heritage Cairns

19. 201 Lake Street Apartments

20. The Benson Hotel

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Top Michaelmas Cay Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Plaza Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Mantra Esplanade

The Benson Hotel

Hilton Cairns

Other attractions near Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Museum

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Teach

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