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

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Jeromy

CA $279

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

2. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Laura

CA $178

CA $195 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.

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.

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

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

3. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Micheala

CA $256

CA $282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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.

4. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Dave

CA $267

CA $293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

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

5. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

CA $388

CA $427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

6. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

CA $226

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

James

CA $197

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Suzanne

CA $226

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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.

9. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Leonie

CA $191

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

10. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Edmund

CA $246

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

11. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

daniel

CA $143

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

12. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

Rachel

CA $195

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

Catherine

CA $209

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

14. The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns North

Recky

CA $156

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

15. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

KOSUKE

CA $239

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Theodore

CA $160

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by white railings and greenery.

A modern hotel with a prominent red sign, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A restaurant with round glass tables, wicker chairs, and potted plants.

17. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

Yingjie

CA $120

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

18. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Alok

CA $185

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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'.

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

19. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

Taylor

CA $308

CA $339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

20. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Ryan

CA $211

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Vacation Rentals in Cairns Beaches

Aparthotel

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

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.

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

Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"My second time staying here and couldn’t recommended more. Staff is helpful, the room is perfectly clean and has everything you need, the bed is super comfy! Parking is free and the pool has a nice temperature. The property is very close to Trinity Beach and the neighborhood is safe. I will stay here again."

Aparthotel

A wooden pathway leading to a gazebo surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a covered patio area.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three black bar stools and a decorative owl painting on the wall.

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a small island in the distance.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

The Reef Retreat

Palm Cove

"Great location near the Esplanade."

Aparthotel

A balcony with a chair, a view of the beach, and a pool area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"

Aparthotel

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove

"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."

Aparthotel

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

A hot tub surrounded by tropical plants, a table with chairs, and umbrellas.

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.

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"

Aparthotel

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with two white chairs, a kettle, and a coffee maker.

A living room with a TV, seating, and a balcony.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach

"Nice accommodation"

Aparthotel

A beach with palm trees and the sun setting over the water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a sunset.

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The host was amazing. Great check-in process and very helpful. View from the room was excellent and location was great."

Apartment

A living room with two blue sofas, a glass coffee table with lemons, a wooden chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A clear pool with reflections of surrounding greenery and a seating area with umbrellas.

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"

Aparthotel

A tropical resort with a central water feature, palm trees, and lounge areas.

A beach with pebbles, a clear sky, and mountains in the distance.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a black sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Yorkeys Knob

"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."

Aparthotel

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand. A balcony with a table and chairs is visible through large glass doors.

A beach with a wooden bench and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

A tropical beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Having stayed there many times, its in a great location, away from the tourists in Palm Cove, but easy to get to for great restaurants in Palm Cove"

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sailboat, and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of a pool and palm trees, a table, and chairs.

A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, white marble backsplash, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"

Aparthotel

A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

A balcony with a white railing, a checkered chair, a small round table, and a bottle of wine.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, leading to a kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area.

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and boats.

Melaleuca Resort

Palm Cove

"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."

Aparthotel

A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.

A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."

Aparthotel

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of trees.

A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television.

Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

"Pool and hot tub are very nice."

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Stay near popular Cairns Beaches attractions

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Yorkeys Knob Beach

8.0/10 (21 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.

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A beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several small boats in the distance.

Fitzroy Island National Park

9.0/10 (103 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fitzroy Island National Park, a lovely green space in Fitzroy Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and bars.

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Trinity Beach

6.8/10 (10 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kewarra Beach

8.4/10 (90 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Course

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cairns at Half Moon Bay Golf Course. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Clifton Village Shopping Centre

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your visit to Cairns. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Learn more about Cairns Beaches

With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

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A paved path curving through a park with green grass and trees, leading to a body of water with a pier and a distant island.

Top Cairns Beaches Hotel Reviews

Trinity Collective

10/10 Excellent

"Had a ball thank you"

Cairns Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice accommodation"

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding spot and experience."

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing very helpful,clean room great location plenty of things to do close by. The only downfall was our dryer in the room did not work, but there was a clothes rack that we were able to hang our clothes on to dry."

Fitzroy Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The island is beautiful, but thr resort is a little run down. Lovely helpful staff."

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."

Mantra Amphora

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed with our 7 month old and couldn't have asked for a more perfect place. Staff were lovely and very helpful with our needs. Pool was the best I've ever used and so clean. Rooms were very spacious and the surrounding rooms and cusotmers respectful and friendly. Felt very private even though there were others sharing the facilities."