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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A sign for a hotel with amenities including ocean views, a quiet location, full kitchens, fast internet, sky sport & movie channels, free beach towels & chairs, and a heated pool.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

By The Sea Port Douglas

Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

Nice property with great kitchen for doing our own cooking. Great location near beach and town center. Very helpful and friendly staff. Very nice to provide recreation equipment.

John

Reviewed April 19, 2019Reviewed April 19, 2019

By The Sea Port Douglas

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a stone patio.

A coastal landscape with a beach, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

A pathway lined with lush green foliage and a series of blue-framed windows.

A white building with a dark roof, situated on stilts over water, surrounded by trees.

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accom close to everything,very well kept and super clean

Keith

Reviewed July 16, 2023Reviewed July 16, 2023

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

A reception area with a counter, glass display cases, and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Parkhurst

10/10 Excellent

Thanks Lee for saving me as I had left my credit card in the room. You saved my whole Australian vacation. You’re the best ! Looking forward to staying there again in the future, Steve H.

Steve

Reviewed October 31, 2025Reviewed October 31, 2025

Quality Resort Parkhurst

A wooden deck with a lounge chair, a table, and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and red flowers.

A couple walking on a beach with clear water and a mountain in the background.

A tropical garden pathway with potted plants and a wooden deck.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location. Our unit was on the top floor, clean and quiet. Close to all the shops and the beach. Owner Robin is very friendly. Recommend to anyone visiting Port Douglas.

Benjamin

Reviewed January 8, 2024Reviewed January 8, 2024

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

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 interior with a spiral staircase, glass railings, and decorative lighting fixtures.

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, newly renovated room overlooking the water. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. Great location close to the boardwalk and restaurant. Close 10-minute drive to the airport. Perfect stay!

Barbara

Reviewed November 5, 2026Reviewed November 5, 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a water slide.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and a reception desk.

A massage therapy session in a room with a view of a pool and tropical plants.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Cannonvale

10/10 Excellent

What a great place to stay, the cabin we had was clean, beds were great, kitchen is well supplied. Bus stop is very close. Also within walking distance of restaurants.

Enid

Reviewed March 9, 2025Reviewed March 9, 2025

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

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 two-story building with a covered porch, a fenced garden area, and a clear blue sky.

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

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

10/10 Excellent

great place to stay. well appointed and organized. pools were nice and the park overall was well maintained.

Rock

Reviewed July 29, 2024Reviewed July 29, 2024

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

A modern building with a prominent 'empree' sign, featuring multiple balconies and a glass facade.

A table with a charcuterie board, wine glasses, and a bottle, set on a balcony with a view of mountains and a body of water.

A pool area with clear water, steps leading into the pool, and a building with multiple floors and large windows in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a balcony.

Empire Apartment Hotel

Rockhampton City

10/10 Excellent

Realized at check-in that we had the wrong room booked. Easily upgraded at a reasonable price. Washer and dryer worked well. Staff very friendly and helpful. Small deck great for morning coffee. Located on the river with a nice walking path.

Glenn

Reviewed January 10, 2026Reviewed January 10, 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel

A pool area with a view of the sea and boats, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea and boats.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

Mirage Whitsundays

Cannonvale

10/10 Excellent

Generally a very positive experience and we would stay here again.

Don

Reviewed January 12, 2020Reviewed January 12, 2020

Mirage Whitsundays

A balcony with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Mariners North Holiday Apartments

Townsville

10/10 Excellent

Great spot, would love to stay again.

Craig

Reviewed October 11, 2025Reviewed October 11, 2025

Mariners North Holiday Apartments

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and ocean, a white sofa, and a dining table.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

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.

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Pool, room and staff are awesome

Diane

Reviewed March 16, 2026Reviewed March 16, 2026

Crystalbrook Riley

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

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful hotel. The rooms were spotless and well appointed and the staff could not have been friendlier and more accommodating. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone

Charles

Reviewed February 26, 2025Reviewed February 26, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey

A pool area with lounge chairs, a table with a glass and a plant, and a stack of rocks.

A beach with rocky shore, palm trees, and a forested hill in the background.

A pathway lined with lush tropical plants, leading to a building with air conditioning units mounted on the exterior wall.

A two-story building with a covered parking area and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a palm tree.

Mission Reef Resort

Wongaling Beach

10/10 Excellent

Rooms are a little small but the price was good and the people were really friendly highly recommend this place

Duane

Reviewed May 2, 2025Reviewed May 2, 2025

Mission Reef Resort

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