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Offering a garden and sea view, Cairns Ocean View Apartment is set in Cairns, 1.9 km from Cairns Station and 2.4 km from Cairns Convention Centre. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar, as well as a fitness room and a lift. Great view and very quiet. lots of space.

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9.2
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$288
per night

Set within 2.6 km of Cairns Station and 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Floriana Villas offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairns. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. This 4-star apartment offers private entrance. Great location, plenty of room, very comfortable, and well furnished.

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9.1
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

South Pacific Bed & Breakfast is set in Clifton Beach and has a pool with a view and inner courtyard views. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Excellent place to stay with lovely hosts!

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9.7
Exceptional
305 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Located in Yorkeys Knob, 300 metres from Yorkeys Knob Beach, Golden Sands Beachfront Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a tennis court, the property is located within 18 km of Cairns Station. The resort offers a restaurant serving Australian cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Wonderful location and facilities, we really enjoyed our stay! Mandy was very helpful on arrival and provided us with many useful tips for what to see in the area.

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9.1
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
US$188
per night

Located within a minutes' walk from the beach, Sea Point on Trinity Beach offers spacious modern apartments with free WiFi and full kitchen and laundry facilities. Surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens, the complex features a children's and large saltwater pool, spa pool and barbecue facilities. This accommodation with view of Trinity beach and sound of waves was amazing. You will not find more luxurious accommodation and is just like the photos. Bed very comfortable and the area is a gem.

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9.1
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
US$282
per night

Situated on a 5 km strip golden sand, Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park features a swimming pool, children’s pool and restaurant. Each self-catering bungalow has direct beach access.

Located halfway between Cairns and Port Douglas, Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park is 5 km from Palm Cove and 30 km from Cairns Airport. Clifton Beach shopping centre is a 10-minute drive away. Beautiful spot on the beach. Short walk up to the pub with great food and live music.

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9.1
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Marlin Waters Beachfront Apartments are just 200 metres from Palm Cove Jetty and 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Cairns Tropical Zoo. Cairns city centre and Cairns Airport are each a 30-minute drive away. Everything! It was clean Bed was super comfortable Location was incredible, walking distance to everything and across the road from the allocated safe swimming area Rhonda & Chris were extremely welcoming and they made our stay fantastic

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9
Superb
244 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

Each apartment features a spacious living room which opens onto a balcony or patio with an outdoor setting. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV. Excellent location! Excellent reception! Very clean! Very well equipped!

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9
Superb
812 reviews
Price from
US$249
per night

Located in Palm Cove’s beachfront, this 4-star accommodation offers self-contained apartments, a lagoon-style pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. William Esplanade Bus Stop is less than 5 minutes’ walk. The location and facilities were perfect

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9.1
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

This 4-star resort is adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef, next to restaurants, shops and galleries. It is only a few minutes walk to the Palm Cove Esplanade and a 15-minute drive to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Free parking and free WiFi are provided. The pool was excellent, the room was very spacious.

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9
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
US$196
per night

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