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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 $401
CA $443 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Mirage Whitsundays

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,608 reviews)
"Nothing can beat that view, just breathtaking!!!!"
Australia
Natalie
The price is CA $464
CA $464 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Whitsunday Apartments

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"Beach view what you see is what you get"
Australia
Diana
The price is CA $573
CA $631 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

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, (824 reviews)
"Nice hotel near shops, restaurants and boat trips"
United Kingdom
DUDLEY
The price is CA $642
CA $711 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Pool was good. Great locatiob"
Australia
stuart
The price is CA $857
CA $950 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Coconut Grove

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 $284
CA $312 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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 $157
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Rosslyn Bay Resort

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,198 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay the pool, grounds and room were excellent."
United States
David
The price is CA $297
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (716 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is CA $660
CA $727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Le Cher Du Monde

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 $309
CA $340 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
1770 Beach Shacks

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (878 reviews)
"Very well located and well run property. We had a most enjoyable stay there!"
Australia
John
The price is CA $239
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Empire Apartment Hotel

The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (807 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff Clean accommodation Accessible "
Australia
Mahmoud
The price is CA $493
CA $493 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Boathouse Apartments

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 $161
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
QCWA Kissing Point Units

Escape Villas Port Douglas

Escape Villas Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Clean and tidy bed rooms with beautiful modern bathrooms"
Japan
KENSUKE
The price is CA $1,077
CA $1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Escape Villas Port Douglas

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 $150
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
1770 Holiday Village

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 $1,965
CA $2,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Niramaya Villas and Spa

Verandahs

Verandahs
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Such a great stay"
United States
Mindy
The price is CA $660
CA $726 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Verandahs

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (400 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $162
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Monterey Moranbah

Monterey Moranbah
4.0 star property
Moranbah
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121 reviews)
"Staff very friendly. "
Australia
Paul
The price is CA $218
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Monterey Moranbah

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (515 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Samuel
The price is CA $273
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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