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Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (711 reviews)
"We only stayed overnight but the room was huge and had all the amenities you could need if you were staying longer . "
Australia
Karen
The price is CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Mission Reef Resort

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 $146
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
3.0 star property
Lake Eacham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (247 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean and beautiful grounds"
United States
PASCAL
The price is CA $152
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (169 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay, friendly nice pool. Would definitely stay there again. "
Australia
Cliff
The price is CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Palm View Holiday Apartments

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (862 reviews)
"Great location and excellent rooms. Value for money. "
Australia
Kellie
The price is CA $222
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Empire Apartment Hotel

Finch Falls Retreat

Finch Falls Retreat
3.0 star property
Finch Hatton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was a fantastic retreat. I was unsure what to expect but found it was better than I expected, somehow. As a family with young kids, my two just loved if from the moment we arrived. The cabin had toys and fun items (& chocolate) as well as having an outdoor play space and a creek to go exploring. But with undercover parking, outdoor fire pit, bbq on porch, the accommodation was just fantastic. Couldn't be happier with our stay"
Australia
Luke
The price is CA $221
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Finch Falls Retreat

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (964 reviews)
"Great option to stay in Gladstone. Convenient location and parking onsite"
Australia
Kerri
The price is CA $142
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Atherton Tourist Park

Atherton Tourist Park
1.0 star property
Atherton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and rooms were nice and clean. Location is also perfect for visiting surrounding places. We enjoyed our time at the property"
Australia
asad
The price is CA $127
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Atherton Tourist Park

Broken River Mountain Resort

Broken River Mountain Resort
3.0 star property
Broken River
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (274 reviews)
"Excellent resort style cabins with self contained amenities. Close to Broken River trails system and Platypus viewing. I recommend this accommodation if Broken River is s destination for you. Watch out for message from management with room details if arriving after normal reception hours, ie after 4:30 pm or so."
Canada
David
The price is CA $157
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Broken River Mountain Resort

1770 Holiday Village

1770 Holiday Village
3.5 star property
Seventeen Seventy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (401 reviews)
"Lovely stay in one of the small bungalows. Had everything we needed."
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $150
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
1770 Holiday Village

Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Bush Village Holiday Cabins
2.5 star property
Cannonvale
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Clean comfortable beds"
Canada
Ben
The price is CA $150
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Bush Village Holiday Cabins

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Cannonvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150 reviews)
"Beautiful place. So clean, fresh and close to everything. "
Australia
Ruth
The price is CA $66
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach
3.0 star property
Conway
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice quiet place ..We will come back again ."
Australia
maria
The price is CA $94
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (728 reviews)
"Excellent location, communicative staff pre and post check in, fantasic amenities such as beach cruisers and all the things you could ever need for a beach day"
United States
Taylor
The price is CA $221
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
By The Sea Port Douglas

QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Exellent location, good facility. Friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Gerhard
The price is CA $144
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
QCWA Kissing Point Units

The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff Clean accommodation Accessible "
Australia
Mahmoud
The price is CA $406
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Boathouse Apartments

1770 Beach Shacks

1770 Beach Shacks
4.0 star property
Seventeen Seventy
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Lovely tidy room with an amazing view. Staff were so lovely…I’d definitely stay again! "
Australia
Amie
The price is CA $262
CA $289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
1770 Beach Shacks

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (349 reviews)
"Free undercover parking. Great position on the beach and lovely rooms with washer and dryer which is super handy!"
Australia
Sara
The price is CA $165
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Cairns Beach Resort

The Sebel Palm Cove

The Sebel Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (169 reviews)
"Lovely relaxing stay "
Australia
Patricia
The price is CA $188
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
The Sebel Palm Cove

Sunshine Gardens FarmStay

Sunshine Gardens FarmStay
3.0 star property
South Mission Beach
The price is CA $179
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Sunshine Gardens FarmStay
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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.