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1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (178 reviews)
"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."
Mexico
Paola
The price is CA $173
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Trinity Collective

2. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (737 reviews)
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
United States
Wayne
The price is CA $194
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
By The Sea Port Douglas

3. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is CA $191
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

4. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is CA $209
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

5. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (525 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $200
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $253
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Palms at Palm Cove

7. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (402 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $186
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

8. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is CA $462
CA $508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is CA $168
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is CA $221
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Trinity Beach Pacific

11. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,227 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is CA $269
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

12. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Blue Lagoon Villa B
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :) "
Australia
Bernie
The price is CA $393
CA $592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Blue Lagoon Villa B

13. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (709 reviews)
"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is CA $318
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Mantra Aqueous on Port

14. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (363 reviews)
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Australia
Tracy Y
The price is CA $267
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Cairns Beach Resort

15. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (893 reviews)
"Great view overlooking the river"
Australia
Warwick
The price is CA $219
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Empire Apartment Hotel

16. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is CA $345
CA $345 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

17. The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (806 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff Clean accommodation Accessible "
Australia
Mahmoud
The price is CA $431
CA $431 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Boathouse Apartments

18. Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Was perfect for what we needed"
Australia
Kellea
The price is CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Palm View Holiday Apartments

19. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Craiglie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,045 reviews)
"Great 3-bedroom villa with lots of space and our own plunge pool. Some of it was a bit outdated and run down - e.g. shutters very stiff, one treadmill in the gym didn't work properly. But overall, still a lovely stay. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were very helpful. Highly recommend hiring a car as this resort is not walking distance to the main town."
Australia
Belinda Phillis
The price is CA $376
CA $413 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

20. Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (718 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is CA $399
CA $439 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Le Cher Du Monde
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