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Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
3.0 star property
Lake Eacham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (248 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean and beautiful grounds"
United States
PASCAL
The price is CA $153
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166 reviews)
"Beautiful room and helpful staff. "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is CA $2,264
CA $2,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Niramaya Villas and Spa

QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Room was clean, spacious and well equipped for a family. Location excellent!"
Australia
Julie
The price is CA $171
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
QCWA Kissing Point Units

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (353 reviews)
"Great location and very quiet. The stairs didn’t bother me at all but certainly something to be aware of - request lower floors if you don’t like stairs :)"
Australia
Lauren
The price is CA $217
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Cairns Beach Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Rosslyn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (513 reviews)
"Kitchen has most gear required."
Australia
Corey
The price is CA $158
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Rosslyn Bay Resort

1770 Holiday Village

1770 Holiday Village
3.5 star property
Seventeen Seventy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (402 reviews)
"Cabin was in a wonderful bush setting. There is a short walk to a beautiful beach. Caravan Park is well set out and clean and tidy."
Australia
Peter
The price is CA $151
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
1770 Holiday Village

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Beach view what you see is what you get"
Australia
Diana
The price is CA $600
CA $660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (969 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff were awesome. Close to food options and coffee"
Australia
Anand
The price is CA $157
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (718 reviews)
"The management were effecient and helpful. The room provided all we needed. Our three night stay was comfortable. If you are looking for a convenient location this is the place."
Australia
Lynore
The price is CA $163
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Mission Reef Resort

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Very well located and well run property. We had a most enjoyable stay there!"
Australia
John
The price is CA $240
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Empire Apartment Hotel

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (801 reviews)
"The villa was spacious and the views were amazing. Some of the fittings in the bathroom needed repair. Overall fantastic."
Australia
Jillianne Mary
The price is CA $533
CA $587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Mirage Whitsundays

Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"Room was clean - older style but still good. Kitchen was equipped well. Would stay here again."
Australia
Karyn
The price is CA $132
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Palm View Holiday Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (399 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $168
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (823 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent and its location is in walking distance to many good restaurants, bars, and cafes. It is also less than five minutes to a netted beach which is ideal for a swim. I would highly recommend his hotel to anyone!!"
Australia
Paul
The price is CA $681
CA $750 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Bush Village Holiday Cabins
2.5 star property
Cannonvale
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (259 reviews)
"Clean comfortable beds"
Canada
Ben
The price is CA $134
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,600 reviews)
"Nothing can beat that view, just breathtaking!!!!"
Australia
Natalie
Whitsunday Apartments

Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

Koola Beach Apartments Bargara
4.0 star property
Bargara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Sharon was great. Responded to an early morning sms on her day off to extend our stay."
Australia
anita
The price is CA $196
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,596 reviews)
"The view the bed the friendliness of the staff the location and the options nearby, everything was great"
Australia
Annalisa
The price is CA $297
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (514 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Samuel
The price is CA $275
CA $302 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"Amazing staff, amazing location, amazing room"
United States
Nitin
The price is CA $267
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
By The Sea Port Douglas
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