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1. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (819 reviews)
"it was good stay."
Japan
KOSUKE
The price is CA $150
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

2. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (887 reviews)
"Great clean accommodation in the centre of rockhamptoon with amazing views!"
Australia
Fiona
The price is CA $210
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Empire Apartment Hotel

3. Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,253 reviews)
"The property is a touch dated but good value for money."
Australia
Paul
The price is CA $173
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

4. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (170 reviews)
"Lovely place."
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $176
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Trinity Collective

5. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (523 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $211
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

6. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Australia
Tracy Y
The price is CA $309
CA $340 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cairns Beach Resort

7. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (705 reviews)
"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is CA $324
CA $356 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Mantra Aqueous on Port

8. 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 $311
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
1770 Beach Shacks

9. Quest Rockhampton

Quest Rockhampton
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (426 reviews)
"Great hotel clean and close to restaurants and pub"
Australia
David
The price is CA $221
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Quest Rockhampton

10. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,653 reviews)
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
Australia
Glenn
The price is CA $305
CA $335 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

11. 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 $245
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
By The Sea Port Douglas

12. Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Clean, great location, comfortable beds, lovely welcoming and helpful staff. Cafes and restaurants, supermarket close by. Great spot to stay for the night."
Australia
Diana
The price is CA $136
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Madison Ocean Breeze

13. Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (981 reviews)
"Clean room + comfy bed, loads of space, lovely toiletries, smooth check in & out, convenient parking = happy guests!"
Australia
Karen
The price is CA $162
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

14. Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Rosslyn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (520 reviews)
"Beautiful location with very friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Stephen
The price is CA $175
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Rosslyn Bay Resort

15. 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, (1,043 reviews)
"Everything was easy"
Australia
James
The price is CA $302
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

16. Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

Koola Beach Apartments Bargara
4.0 star property
Bargara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (278 reviews)
"Great location to the beach. Well equipped room & safe underground parking"
Australia
Amanda
The price is CA $188
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

17. Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (813 reviews)
"Great spacious rooms in a lovely location an easy walk from town, would happily stay again"
Australia
Rachel
The price is CA $488
CA $539 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Mirage Whitsundays

18. 1770 Holiday Village

1770 Holiday Village
3.5 star property
Seventeen Seventy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405 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 $151
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
1770 Holiday Village

19. Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (717 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is CA $345
CA $382 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Le Cher Du Monde

20. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (563 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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