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    Our top choices for Rainbow Beach hotels

    1. Reflections Bonny Hills - Holiday Park

    A modern kitchen with a large window, a round dining table, and a black wicker chair.

    2. Mariner Motel

    A room with a large beach mural, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and two black chairs.

    3. Rotary Lodge Port Macquarie

    A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, exercise bike, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

    4. Town Beach Motor Inn

    A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and well-maintained landscaping.

    5. Woongarra Motel

    A starry night sky viewed from a covered outdoor area with palm trees and a fence.

    6. Azura Beach House B&B

    A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a book and a mug, and potted plants.

    7. Camp Jordans

    A campsite with multiple tents, a grassy area, and a gravel path.

    8. Ki-ea Apartments

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    9. Saltwater Apartments

    A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

    10. Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat

    A covered outdoor area with steps leading to a deck overlooking a body of water.

    11. Rydges Port Macquarie

    A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and a grassy area with people. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

    12. Mantra The Observatory

    A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and trees.

    13. Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

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    14. Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn

    A pool area with a brick building, a balcony, and outdoor seating.

    15. Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel

    A hot tub on a balcony with a view of the ocean and trees.

    16. Mantra Quayside

    A balcony with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a view of a cityscape.

    17. El Motor Inn

    A balcony with white chairs, a black railing, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.

    18. East Port Motor Inn

    A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

    19. Surf Beach Motel Port

    An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters and a sandy beach.

    20. ibis Styles Port Macquarie

    A modern living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with a magazine, and a side table with a lamp.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Beach

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A modern kitchen with a large window, a round dining table, and a black wicker chair.
    Reflections Bonny Hills - Holiday Park
    9.4Exceptional113 reviewsView
    A room with a large beach mural, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and two black chairs.
    Mariner Motel
    9.4Exceptional665 reviewsView
    A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, exercise bike, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
    Rotary Lodge Port Macquarie
    9.4Exceptional611 reviewsView
    A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and well-maintained landscaping.
    Town Beach Motor Inn
    9.6Exceptional72 reviewsView
    A starry night sky viewed from a covered outdoor area with palm trees and a fence.
    Woongarra Motel
    9.4Exceptional449 reviewsView

    Other attractions near Rainbow Beach

    Pilot Beach

    Rating: 9.0/10 (160 reviews)

    If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pilot Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Camden Head. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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    Rainbow Beach Reserve

    Rating: 9.4/10 (19 reviews)

    Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rainbow Beach Reserve during your trip to Bonny Hills? Amble around the area's beaches or experience its entertainment venues.

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    Mary Reserve

    Rating: 8.0/10 (8 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Mary Reserve, a lovely green space in Bonny Hills. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's entertainment venues.

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    Kattang Nature Reserve

    Rating: 8.8/10 (15 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Kattang Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Camden Head. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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    Lake Innes State Conservation Area

    Explore the great outdoors at Lake Innes State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Lake Innes. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its art scene.

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    Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery

    You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery in Lake Cathie. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its charming cafes.

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    Top Rainbow Beach Hotel Reviews

    Ingenia Holidays Bonny Hills

    A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, and a large wooden door.

    Saltwater Apartments

    A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

    Woongarra Motel

    A starry night sky viewed from a covered outdoor area with palm trees and a fence.

    Haven Waters Motel & Apartments

    A terrace with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass, overlooking a lake and greenery.

    Mariner Motel

    A room with a large beach mural, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and two black chairs.

    Azura Beach House B&B

    A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a book and a mug, and potted plants.

    North Haven Holiday Village

    A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a distant view of a hilly landscape.

    Flynns on Surf Beach Villas

    A beach with a sandy shore, large rocks, and a building with a red roof.

    Town Beach Motor Inn

    A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and well-maintained landscaping.

    Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat

    A covered outdoor area with steps leading to a deck overlooking a body of water.

    Rydges Port Macquarie

    A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and a grassy area with people. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

    Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Rainbow Beach?

    Rainbow Beach is located in Lake Cathie. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

    Where is the best place to stay close to Rainbow Beach?

    Located a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Rainbow Beach, Ingenia Holidays Bonny Hills is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good choice is Reflections Bonny Hills - Holiday Park, located just 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

    How many hotels are there near Rainbow Beach?

    Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rainbow Beach.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Beach, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Rainbow Beach.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rainbow Beach?

    For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Rainbow Beach, click here.

    What can I see and do near Rainbow Beach?

    Local parks like Mary Reserve, Queens Lake State Conservation Area, and Queens Lake Nature Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at North Haven Beach, Pilot Beach, and Rainbow Beach Reserve. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Kattang Nature Reserve, Lake Innes State Conservation Area, and Bruce Porter Reserve.