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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef vacation rentals

1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
Australia
Prodromos
The price is CA $166
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Trinity Collective

2. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Even though the property was looking a little tired, the room was very spacious and clean with good facilities. Would definitely recommend and stay again."
Australia
Jason
The price is CA $173
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Tropic Towers Apartments

3. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (806 reviews)
"Been to coconut cairns with the whole family 2-3x, and it never disappoints 😎"
Australia
Alster
The price is CA $170
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

4. Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Great location."
Canada
Fae S.
The price is CA $176
CA $362 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

5. CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.
Whitfield
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Great host, great location quiet but close to everything including the city & airport, would highly recommend 5 stars!"
United States
Michelle and Chris B.
The price is CA $252
CA $351 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

6. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"We stayed on the first floor with a pool view. The room was clean, large and comfortable. The resort was quite and the parking was convenient. Bed was large and comfy. The shower was great! I love a dual bath shower. Thankyou ☺️"
Australia
Hayley
The price is CA $371
CA $408 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cairns Beach Resort

7. Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
3.5 star property
Woree
7.6 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"I had a lovely stay"
United States
Athi
The price is CA $136
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

8. Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (137 reviews)
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Australia
Mishelle
The price is CA $166
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Escape On Lake

9. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Room was great location"
Australia
JEFFREY
The price is CA $236
CA $259 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

10. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,326 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $276
CA $276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Mantra Trilogy

11. Oasis Inn Cairns

Oasis Inn Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (225 reviews)
"Convenient location to airport happy with hotel"
Australia
Alan
The price is CA $163
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Oasis Inn Cairns

12. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"This was a nice place and secure place"
Australia
Damian
The price is CA $259
CA $286 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Reef Gateway Apartments

13. Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy, hotel was close to esplanade , the bathroom was a bit dated. Not a large pool but a nice area including BBQ. Overall good value for the price, We would be happy to stay again when in Cairns next time"
Australia
steve
The price is CA $289
CA $289 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Cascade Gardens

14. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Room was excellent and spotless"
Australia
Aaron
The price is CA $204
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Trinity Beach Pacific

15. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (522 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $229
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

16. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,644 reviews)
"Very close to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, easy walk to Esplanade. Great location, beautiful fluffy towels and comfortable."
Australia
JANE
The price is CA $280
CA $308 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

17. Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool

Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"This stay in Cairns was perfect for us. The location was great (only a short walk from shops and restaurants) and had a great view of flying foxes at dusk!"
United States
Ellen B.
The price is CA $176
CA $323 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool

18. Palm Cove/Cairns beaches tropical spacious retreat

Palm Cove/Cairns beaches tropical spacious retreat
Clifton Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Place is great and host was great too, "
Australia
Nitesh P.
The price is CA $182
CA $307 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Palm Cove/Cairns beaches tropical spacious retreat

19. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, great location and room was clean and comfortable "
Australia
Raechel
The price is CA $338
CA $338 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

20. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (404 reviews)
"Fantastic property very spacious would definitely stay again highly recommend "
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $420
CA $462 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
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As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Cairns and Barrier Reef. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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