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1. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (738 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 $180
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
By The Sea Port Douglas

2. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $169
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Palms at Palm Cove

3. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (186 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained."
Australia
Shauna
The price is CA $174
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Trinity Collective

4. 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 $183
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

5. 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 $113
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Palm View Holiday Apartments

6. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (526 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $199
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

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 $180
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

8. 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 $201
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

9. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,232 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is CA $232
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

10. 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 $101
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

11. Cocos Holiday Apartments

Cocos Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"For the location and amenities, it was great. Check in was a breeze, other hotel guests were polite and quiet. Clean but definitely could do with a update in our room, the finishings were a bit shabby. Having said that, the value was great and we'd probably stay again."
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $155
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cocos Holiday Apartments

12. 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
1.0 star property
Agnes Water
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"The cabin was very clean and tidy and provided all of the amenities that a traveller requires."
Australia
Anthony
The price is CA $145
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

13. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (824 reviews)
"We loved the holiday family activities!! Thanks for a great stay! Waterslides were a hit!"
Australia
Jessica
The price is CA $133
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

14. Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park

Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park
3.5 star property
The Caves
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Very clean, quiet and easy to access. Only stopped for one night on the way up north. Pub up the road did nice meals too"
Australia
Emily
The price is CA $155
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park

15. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is CA $225
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Trinity Beach Pacific

16. NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park
2.5 star property
Agnes Water
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (107 reviews)
"Beautiful place for a beach stay"
Australia
Kristin
The price is CA $164
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

17. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is CA $446
CA $491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

18. 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 $269
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Mantra Aqueous on Port

19. Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (730 reviews)
"well located and good value for money"
Australia
Michael
The price is CA $167
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Mission Reef Resort

20. 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 $361
CA $361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
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