Accommodation Options

Hotel bookings can be made at the following hotels via the on-line registration form.

• The Sebel Cairns Hotel
• Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
• The Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns
• Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
• The Hotel Cairns
• Best Western Acacia Court

For alternative cheaper accommodation options, we suggest the following two establishments. Bookings must be made by delegates directly with these properties.

• Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort
• Footprints Cairns Student Lodge, James Cook University

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The Sebel Cairns Hotel

17 Abbott Street, Cairns

The Sebel Cairns Hotel is your first choice for leisure and business guests alike. Located in the centre of Cairns, access is easy to the Convention Centre (2-minute walk) and the Cairns CBD. The Sebel Cairns Hotel is your ideal Cairns accommodation choice offering fabulous harbour and mountain views, spacious hotel rooms, and of course, first class service. Experience for yourself the exceptional Cairns hotel facilities and including one of the best Cairns restaurant and bar venues.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

122 Lake Street, Cairns

Beautiful tropical surrounds and modern contemporary style is waiting for you at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. Each of the resorts 314 rooms feature a private terrace or balcony facing either the lagoon swimming pool, lush tropical gardens or Cairns city. The city location is ideal with easy access to the award winning Esplanade and Cairns attractions. It is a 20-minute walk to the Cairns Convention Centre.

The Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns

1 Marlin Parade, Cairns

Overlooking the marina, this beautiful apartment hotel is situated on Cairns' stunning waterfront. The Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns features contemporary styled apartments with private balconies to make the very most of the stunning marina, harbour or parkland vistas. Major shopping, transportation, restaurants, cafes and tourist areas are all within easy walking distance, including the Cairns Convention Centre which is only a 5-minute walk away.

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

3-11 Water Street, Cairns

Designed in a modern 'Atrium Style', Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Cairns are built around a recreational spa, lap sized swimming pool, tropical pool, gym and beautifully landscaped barbeque area that pays homage to our tropical lifestyle. The Southern Cross Atrium Apartments combine the convenience and energy of a Cairns inner city location and only minutes from the major shopping precinct of Cairns. The apartments are a 5-minute walk from the Cairns Convention Centre.

Please note: A minimum of 3 nights stay is required at these apartments.

The Hotel Cairns

Cnr Florence & Abbott Streets, Cairns

The Hotel Cairns, with its impeccably private and tropical ambience, is a 4-star resort hotel superbly positioned in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the famous Esplanade. The Hotel Cairns features a tour booking desk, a sparkling blue outdoor pool and spa, a modern, state of the art cardio gymnasium, and a welcoming indoor/outdoor restaurant, The Plantation Bar & Grill. The Hotel Cairns is conveniently located just 10 minutes drive from the Airport, and an easy 5-minute walking distance to Cairns' CBD and the Convention Centre.

Best Western Acacia Court

223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns

Situated right on the Esplanade, The Acacia Hotel offers a breathtaking mountain or sea views from their private balconies. All hotel rooms have queen-size beds and ensuites. This 31/2 star property offers quality accommodation, value for money, comfort and friendly service. It is a 5-7 minute drive from the Cairns Convention Centre or approximately a 30-minute walk.

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns

The ultimate experience in backpackers hotel accommodation and leisure that will forever change your view of budget travel. Gilligan's Hotel and Resort is rated 4.5 star AAA under the backpackers category. It is only a 3-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre.

Gilligan's is a purpose-built backpacker's resort located in the city centre of magnificent Cairns. Gilligan's offers a blend of traditional backpacker accommodation (with a few added comforts), plus three and a half star hotel rooms as well as an open air beer hall!

Phone: (07) 4041 6566
Email: reservations@gilligans.com.au
Weblink: http://www.gilligansbackpackers.com.au

Footprints Cairns Student Lodge, James Cook University

10-24 Faculty Close, Smithfield

Footprints Cairns Student Lodge is located approximately 15 minutes by car from Cairns CBD. They offer a secure bedroom within a three bedroom apartment, shared living and bathroom. All meals can be catered for in the dining hall. Rates for groups are broken into accommodation and meals.
$45 per person per night accommodation.
$17.50 per person per day breakfast and dinner.
In order to book this accommodation, please speak with Kimberley-Ellen Cooney at the Student Lodge, quoting code ISAE2009.

(Please note that while the Student Lodge is happy to assist ISAE delegates with transport options to the Cairns Convention Centre, it is the responsibility of the delegate to transport themselves).

Phone: (07) 4057 1111
Email: info@studentlodge.com.au
Weblink: http://www.studentlodge.com.au