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A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
￥23,950
￥26,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
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.

2. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
￥26,610
￥29,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Crystalbrook Flynn
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.
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.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

3. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
￥23,909
￥26,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.
Exterior

4. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
￥22,308
￥24,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Pullman Cairns International
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 modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

5. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
￥26,372
￥29,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

6. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
￥33,713
￥37,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Crystalbrook Riley
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.
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.

7. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
￥28,001
￥30,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.
A bright, spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of palm trees through the glass doors.

8. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
￥50,181
￥55,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".
A reception area with a surfboard, reception desk, and a view of a pool and building.

9. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
￥34,586
￥38,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.
A beach lined with tall palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with balconies.

10. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
United Kingdom
Tracey
￥97,697
￥107,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.
Meeting facility

11. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
￥24,909
￥27,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.

12. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
A pool with a clear view of the sea, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a white structure.
A balcony with a clear view of the sea and beach, surrounded by greenery.
A beach view with trees and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a view of the sea.

13. Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
United States
Wayne
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
A modern outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker furniture, and a glass-enclosed dining area.
A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.
A wooden deck with blue lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

14. Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Chun Kay
Sanctuary Palm Cove
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￥21,032 total
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includes taxes & fees
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￥28,411
￥31,252 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
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A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"
Catherine Ann 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Cairns
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

8/10 Good
"Generally pretty good only real problem was the wifi which was terrible and constantly cut out."
Daniel Jo 10-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

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