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1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Lovely place."
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $174
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Trinity Collective

2. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $180
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
The Palms at Palm Cove

3. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (59 reviews)
"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is CA $199
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

4. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207 reviews)
"Even though the property was looking a little tired, the room was very spacious and clean with good facilities. Would definitely recommend and stay again."
Australia
Jason
The price is CA $166
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Tropic Towers Apartments

5. Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
3.0 star property
Lake Eacham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (251 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean and beautiful grounds"
United States
PASCAL
The price is CA $167
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

6. 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 $229
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
By The Sea Port Douglas

7. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (402 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $173
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

8. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is CA $219
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Trinity Beach Pacific

9. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (888 reviews)
"Good clean accommodation close to everything in Rockhampton CBD. Like it had a pool . Would stay again if was reasonably priced"
Australia
Kathy
The price is CA $210
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Empire Apartment Hotel

10. 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 $356
CA $356 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

11. 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 $218
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

12. 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 $153
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

13. Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Was perfect for what we needed"
Australia
Kellea
The price is CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Palm View Holiday Apartments

14. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,223 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy, rooms were clean and spacious and the hotel pools were great. All round fantastic place to stay."
Australia
Gary
The price is CA $269
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

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, (1,044 reviews)
"Everything was easy"
Australia
James
The price is CA $377
CA $415 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

16. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (361 reviews)
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Australia
Tracy Y
The price is CA $298
CA $328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cairns Beach Resort

17. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Cannonvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (162 reviews)
"All round just great for an overnight stay in the studio room i got amenities were good and the bar cafe they had on-site priced great happy hour between 4 and 630 on Saturday arvo, $6.00 cans of beer and cocktails available"
Australia
Brendon
The price is CA $106
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

18. The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary
4.0 star property
Tarzali
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Very well equipped. Clean room. Comfy bed."
Australia
Heather
The price is CA $295
CA $326 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary

19. CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.
Whitfield
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Fantastic hosts, spacious accomodation & in a handy location, just a short drive to all that Cairns has to offer. 5 stars we would highly recommend. "
United States
Michelle and Chris B.
The price is CA $193
CA $285 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

20. Atherton Tourist Park

Atherton Tourist Park
1.0 star property
Atherton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Easy and well located"
Australia
Joel
The price is CA $121
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Atherton Tourist Park
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