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A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a sink. There are two white chairs with woven placemats.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 2 km from James Cook University

Michelle

₹12,107

₹13,318 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a view of the sky and clouds.

A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.

2. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

14.9 km from James Cook University

Tammara

₹8,351

₹9,187 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 13.3 km from James Cook University

Laura

₹11,507

₹12,722 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a view of the outdoors, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a wicker sofa, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a stone facade.

4. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.9 km from James Cook University

Steven

₹24,171

₹24,171 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.

A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "Paradise Cove Beach".

A covered patio with a sofa and outdoor seating, a tiled floor, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

5. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 8.4 km from James Cook University

Zoran

₹14,294

₹15,723 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

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

6. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 12.8 km from James Cook University

Theodore

₹10,931

₹12,024 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 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.

7. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 13.5 km from James Cook University

carlos

₹13,565

₹14,935 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

A compact kitchen with a white door, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

8. Cairns Southgate Hotel

14.9 km from James Cook University

Rachel

₹9,958

₹11,130 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

9. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 14.9 km from James Cook University

Margaret

₹19,868

₹21,855 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.

A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

10. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 7.4 km from James Cook University

iain

₹21,736

₹23,910 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

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

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

11. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 15.3 km from James Cook University

John

₹12,483

₹13,952 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and bar stools.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, umbrellas, and a metal fence.

A reception area with a UFC sign, multiple monitors, and a closed sign indicating the counter is not open.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a television screen.

12. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

12.1 km from James Cook University

Chris

₹9,280

₹10,208 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

A modern room with a bunk bed, a round table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A row of two-story buildings with a green roof, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

A pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

13. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

12.4 km from James Cook University

Stephen John

₹4,871

₹4,871 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

14. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 13 km from James Cook University

Elizabeth

₹7,453

₹10,194 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

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

15. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 12.4 km from James Cook University

daniel

₹10,526

₹11,578 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

16. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 15.5 km from James Cook University

Elizabeth

₹19,868

₹21,855 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

17. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 12.9 km from James Cook University

Jason

₹11,700

₹12,958 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A beach with clear water, rocks, and palm trees.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a table.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

18. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.8 km from James Cook University

catharine

₹13,901

₹15,291 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

19. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 14.8 km from James Cook University

Paul

₹17,688

₹19,457 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 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 swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.

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

20. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 14.4 km from James Cook University

David

₹10,095

₹11,255 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Trinity Collective	10.0 Exceptional 172 reviews	View
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 104 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,100 reviews	View
Sea Point On Trinity Beach	9.6 Exceptional 211 reviews	View
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove	9.2 Wonderful 624 reviews	View

Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Trinity Waters

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and on a beautiful beach! Not too far from Cairns but far enough away to avoid the traffic and crowds. You can hear the surf at night and wake up to amazing sunrises."

Coral Sands Resort

8/10 Good

"What a sensational resort! The location was amazing with the beach just over the road. The bars and restaurants were within a very short walk but we didn’t hear a thing from these locations at night. The pool area and gardens were beautiful. My only concern was with the servicing of the room. We stayed for 3 weeks and while the towels and linen were changed weekly, the bathroom, kitchen, floors and toilets were not cleaned in that time. There were no cleaning products left in the rooms so I couldn’t do it myself. It was the only disappointment as the rest of the accommodation was wonderful."

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely enjoyed our stay. Our apartment was huge and had everything we needed for the week. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and being close to the pool. We would definitely stay here again. I have one comment. Not related to the accommodation but more for Expedia. They listed our room but didn’t specify that you need to recommend a type of room you want even though when we booked it was pictures on a higher floor with ocean views but we put on ground level next to the pool area. Again, not a fault of the seachange but Expedia. They need to correct this for future."

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with ocean views. Spacious apartment with plenty of amenities. Parking was really handy and coming in and out of the complex was great. Frontal ocean views is magic ok the morning"

Blue Lagoon Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic customer service. Maya was amazing"

Vue Apartments Trinity Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This unit was everything that you would expect - very comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed - just as we expected from such an expensive unit. The only thing that wasn’t great was the poor access to the beach front."

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to stay and relax with an awesome view of Trinity Bay. I slept most nights with sliding glass door open so I could hear the gentle waves crashing on the shore. The host was amazing and offered insights into things to do while local and traveling. The ocean forecast that was provided helped me decide on which day to go visit the Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommend this place and area for anyone who wants to be near everything but just far enough away to enjoy quiet nights and the stars."

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."

Other attractions near James Cook University

A pond with lily pads surrounded by trees and shrubs.

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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A dense forest with power lines and a mountain range in the background.

Cairns Cable Ski

Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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A cable car over a lush green landscape with a river and distant mountains.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

9.4/10 (1,715 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

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Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head

You can take time to visit Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head during your travels to Cairns. Discover the area's museums and shops.

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Cable Ski Cairns

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at Cable Ski Cairns during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Smithfield Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smithfield Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Smithfield Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (552 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can do some window-shopping at Smithfield Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Earl Hill Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Earl Hill Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Cook University?

James Cook University is located in Cairns. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near James Cook University?

Trinity Collective is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from James Cook University. Other good choices within 5 miles include Blue Lagoon Resort and Coral Sands Resort.

How many hotels will I find near James Cook University?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from James Cook University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Cook University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near James Cook University.

What can I see and do near James Cook University?

You can wander around Barron Gorge National Park, Smithfield Conservation Park or Cattana Wetlands if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach and Yorkeys Knob Beach. Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda Candy Kitchen and Australian Venom Zoo are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for James Cook University hotels

1. Trinity Collective

2. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

5. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

6. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

7. Floriana Boutique Hotel

8. Cairns Southgate Hotel

9. Crystalbrook Flynn

10. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

11. Pacific Hotel Cairns

12. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

13. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

14. Cairns Holiday Park

15. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

16. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

17. Tropic Towers Apartments

18. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

19. Crystalbrook Bailey

20. Heritage Cairns

Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Trinity Waters

Coral Sands Resort

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Blue Lagoon Resort

Vue Apartments Trinity Beach

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Other attractions near James Cook University

Cattana Wetlands

Cairns Cable Ski

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head

Cable Ski Cairns

Smithfield Conservation Park

Smithfield Shopping Centre

Earl Hill Conservation Park

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