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Our top choices for Cairns vacation rentals

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

1. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (830 reviews)
"Love staying here"
Australia
KYLIE
The price is ￥13,569
￥15,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with curtains.

2. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,336 reviews)
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥22,868
￥25,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Mantra Trilogy
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

3. Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (142 reviews)
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Australia
Mishelle
Escape On Lake
A patio area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered walkway.

4. Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
3.5 star property
Woree
7.6 out of 10, Good, (97 reviews)
"I had a lovely stay"
United States
Athi
The price is ￥11,372
￥12,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

5. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jessica
The price is ￥19,728
￥24,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Trinity Collective
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

6. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,661 reviews)
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
Australia
Glenn
The price is ￥26,324
￥28,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"fantastic room, clean and updated with wifi. Laundry in unit was great. Shower was best, lotsa pressure. close to airport. definately recommend"
Canada
ellen
The price is ￥19,064
￥21,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tropic Towers Apartments
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

8. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Really good place to stay especially for the price. Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Jean
The price is ￥27,378
￥30,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Reef Gateway Apartments
A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

9. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (785 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Perhaps upgrade locks to keypads so you don’t need physical keys for entry."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥29,055
￥31,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
BreakFree Royal Harbour
A beach with palm trees and lounge chairs.

10. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Australia
Edmond
The price is ￥18,828
￥18,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

11. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"Fantastic property very spacious would definitely stay again highly recommend "
Australia
Michelle
The price is ￥32,041
￥35,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
A balcony with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

12. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Room was great location"
Australia
JEFFREY
The price is ￥27,999
￥30,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

13. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is ￥21,973
￥24,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

14. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is ￥26,787
￥29,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Cairns Beach Resort
A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a Ferris wheel in the background.

15. Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Great location."
Canada
Fae S.
The price is ￥21,357
￥43,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views
A resort pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

16. Lux Resort - 9 Pools Gym Free Parking

Lux Resort - 9 Pools Gym Free Parking
2.5 star property
Westcourt
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥24,037
￥53,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Lux Resort - 9 Pools Gym Free Parking
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sailboat, and palm trees.

17. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (571 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is ￥19,613
￥19,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

18. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is ￥37,854
￥37,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
A beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

19. 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 ￥27,166
￥30,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Trinity Beach Pacific
A small pond with a wooden bench and surrounding plants.

20. Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool

Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (41 reviews)
"This stay in Cairns was perfect for us. The location was great (only a short walk from shops and restaurants) and had a great view of flying foxes at dusk!"
United States
Ellen B.
The price is ￥14,569
￥31,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Walk to Cairns City! - Two Bed, Two Bath, Laundry, Pool
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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable stay We only stayed 1 night and everything was perfect"
Peter 1-night trip
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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Cairns?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Cairns close to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, or you can choose a more remote option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Visitors like the bustling marina and lush rainforest in Cairns. Make sure you allow time to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs during your vacation.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Cairns has to offer?

Casa Bella Vista - Luxury Beachfront Home near Great Barrier Reef: This highly rated vacation home rental in Cairns is located on the beach and has an outdoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games, and a hot tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. Some other homes for rent in Cairns include Decked Out By The Sea 4 Bedrooms and COCONUT and LIME @ PALM COVE.

How many vacation rentals will I find in Cairns?

With 307 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Cairns stay.

What’s there to see and do in Cairns?

Enjoy the outdoors at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy's Playground, or simply take in cultural attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Museum. While here, Cairns Night Markets and Reef Hotel Casino are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Cairns like?

A vacation rental is a private property where you can stay for a long or short time in Cairns. Vacation rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about cleanliness, vacation rentals can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and busy lobbies while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive choice for family trips or small group gatherings.