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A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Guest highlights

Stunning ocean view from rooms
Excellent breakfast with a buffet spread
Lovely pool area with Sun loungers

CA $176

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Stunning views of the marina
Large pool area with bar
Delicious food at on-site restaurant

CA $270

CA $296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

3. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

River views from the rooms
Pool area for guests
Standout breakfast buffet options

CA $245

CA $270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

4. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Lovely pool area with lounges
Spacious interconnecting seaview room
Lovely breakfast with a buffet spread

CA $361

CA $398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Nice pool area on level 3
Great secured parking available
Excellent and friendly staff responsiveness

CA $224

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Lovely fresh water pool area
Great views from room

CA $169

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

7. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Plentiful food options available
Well-kept public lagoon pool area
Excellent staff responsiveness at reception

CA $264

CA $290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Fantastic pool area with cabanas
Responsive staff providing excellent service
Great food quality at on-site restaurant

CA $214

CA $236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

9. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Guest highlights

Near DFO Cairns
Multiple warm pools for families
Delicious breakfast buffet options

CA $136

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

Guest highlights

Stunning ocean views from rooms
Nice swimming pool area on-site
Convenient parking garage available

CA $188

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Lovely swimming pool for daily use
Lovely breakfast with a buffet spread
Excellent food quality at on-site restaurant

CA $197

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

12. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Spacious, clean, and well-appointed rooms
Fresh breakfast to start the day

CA $224

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by white railings and greenery.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, furnished with white lounge chairs and a small table.

A restaurant with round glass tables, wicker chairs, and potted plants.

13. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Excellent staff on hand each day
Beautiful pool area with seating
Easy free parking available

CA $119

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

14. The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns North

CA $155

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

15. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Clean and spacious pool area
Convenient parking for arriving guests

CA $244

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

16. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

Guest highlights

Lovely clean and relaxing pools
Welcoming team from check-in onwards
Ample parking beside cabin

CA $234

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

17. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Guest highlights

Quick, helpful service from staff
Generous morning breakfast buffet
Excellent value for accommodation

CA $158

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

18. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Short walk to numerous local restaurants
New pool area is great for kids
Spacious rooms with small balconies

CA $209

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

19. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Modern community kitchen available
High quality comfortable bed linens

CA $173

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

20. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

Guest highlights

Delicious food at the on-site restaurant
Excellent breakfast each morning
Nice view from the property

CA $278

CA $306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Vacation Rentals in Cairns Beaches

Aparthotel

A wooden pathway leading to a gazebo surrounded by palm trees and a building.

An aerial view of a beach with palm trees and a sandy shore.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three black bar stools and a decorative owl painting on the wall.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a small island in the distance.

A resort entrance with a sign reading "The Reef Retreat Palm Cove."

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by tropical vegetation.

The Reef Retreat

Palm Cove

"Great location near the Esplanade."

Aparthotel

A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a sink. There are two white chairs with woven placemats.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant.

Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"Great stay, be aware there is no covered or shaded parking unlike most motels, inconvenient in rainy weather or summer."

Aparthotel

A beach with palm trees and the sun setting over the water.

A beach view with palm trees and a sunset.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a TV, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"

Aparthotel

A balcony with a chair, a view of the beach, and a pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"

Aparthotel

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a table.

A beach with clear water, rocks, and palm trees.

A hot tub surrounded by tropical plants, a table with chairs, and umbrellas.

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"

Aparthotel

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a TV, seating, and a balcony.

A spacious living area with a dining table, two sofas, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach

"Nice accommodation"

Aparthotel

A pool with a clear view of the sea, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a white structure.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, artwork, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view with trees and a parking lot.

A balcony with a clear view of the sea and beach, surrounded by greenery.

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."

Aparthotel

A tropical resort with a central water feature, palm trees, and lounge areas.

A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A beach with pebbles, a clear sky, and mountains in the distance.

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Yorkeys Knob

"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."

Apartment

A wooden table with various plants and decorative items, including orchids and a coconut shell.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A clear pool with reflections of surrounding greenery and a seating area with umbrellas.

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"

Aparthotel

A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.

A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sailboat, and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of a pool and palm trees, a table, and chairs.

A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, white marble backsplash, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"

Aparthotel

A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and boats.

A balcony with a white railing, a checkered chair, a small round table, and a bottle of wine.

A playground with a slide and swings, shaded by large canopies, and surrounded by palm trees.

Melaleuca Resort

Palm Cove

"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."

Aparthotel

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of trees.

A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television.

Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

"Pool and hot tub are very nice."

Apartment

A beach with palm trees, chairs, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and stainless steel range hood. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bar area, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a wall-mounted clock.

Marlin Waters

Palm Cove

"Super location and view. Under cover parking."

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Yorkeys Knob Beach

8.0/10 (21 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.

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A beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several small boats in the distance.

Fitzroy Island National Park

9.0/10 (103 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fitzroy Island National Park, a lovely green space in Fitzroy Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and bars.

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Trinity Beach

6.8/10 (10 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kewarra Beach

8.4/10 (90 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Course

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cairns at Half Moon Bay Golf Course. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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Clifton Village Shopping Centre

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your visit to Cairns. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

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