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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)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is CA $434
CA $478 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 Some of it was a bit outdated and run down - e.g. shutters very stiff, one treadmill in the gym didn't work properly.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 $312
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

3. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (898 reviews)
"Great resort, very relaxing area."
Australia
Keith
The price is CA $246
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Drift Palm Cove

4. 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 $159
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Palms at Palm Cove

5. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (527 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $189
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

6. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (62 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is CA $171
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

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 $270
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Mantra Aqueous on Port

8. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,642 reviews)
"This place was amazing and better in person with all the wildlife around and relaxed atmosphere."
United States
Hillary
The price is CA $426
CA $468 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Whitsunday Apartments

9. 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, (842 reviews)
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Australia
Alan
The price is CA $441
CA $489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

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 $363
CA $363 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

11. 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 $174
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Trinity Collective

12. 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 $212
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

13. 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 $233
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

14. Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,261 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is CA $173
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

15. 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 $230
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cairns Beach Resort

16. 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 $179
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
By The Sea Port Douglas

17. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,335 reviews)
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Australia
Alison
The price is CA $228
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Mantra Trilogy

18. 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 $915
CA $1,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

19. Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (721 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is CA $278
CA $308 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Le Cher Du Monde

20. 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 $443
CA $443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
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