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1. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (561 reviews)
The price is CA $355
CA $395 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

2. 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, (1,047 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 Some of it was a bit outdated and run down - e.g. shutters very stiff, one treadmill in the gym didn't work properly.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 $208
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

3. 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, (843 reviews)
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Australia
Alan
The price is CA $435
CA $483 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

4. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (899 reviews)
"Great stay, heavily treed around the pool which restricted sun to pool area but was in a great location to beach and cafes/restaurants."
Australia
John
The price is CA $366
CA $366 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Drift Palm Cove

5. 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 $346
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $181
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Palms at Palm Cove

7. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (712 reviews)
"The perfect location! So easy to walk to the shops and beach. Direct access to the pool was also wonderful! Highly recommend, we had such a lovely stay!"
Australia
Geraldine
The price is CA $267
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Mantra Aqueous on Port

8. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64 reviews)
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Australia
Edmond
The price is CA $167
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

9. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained."
Australia
Shauna
The price is CA $167
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Trinity Collective

10. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $173
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

11. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,234 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is CA $230
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

12. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Perfect location close to restaurants and beach. Apartment was much more spacious than I thought and very quiet."
Australia
Adam
The price is CA $903
CA $993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

13. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (568 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is CA $210
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

14. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (741 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 $190
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
By The Sea Port Douglas

15. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,647 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
aly
The price is CA $479
CA $479 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Whitsunday Apartments

16. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is CA $233
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Cairns Beach Resort

17. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,336 reviews)
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Australia
Alison
The price is CA $225
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Mantra Trilogy

18. Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"Great location. Close to beach and shops."
Australia
Jennifer Georgina
The price is CA $438
CA $438 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

19. Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Beautiful property. The BBQ and pool on the roof were a huge hit with the kids. Great location too"
Australia
Dougal
The price is CA $644
CA $709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coconut Grove

20. Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"This is our second stay at Niramaya as we love the privacy of living in your own modern villa complete with a day bed and plunge pool."
Australia
Ian
The price is CA $1,224
CA $1,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Niramaya Villas and Spa
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