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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef 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, (836 reviews)
"Love staying here"
Australia
KYLIE
The price is ￥15,415
￥16,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.

2. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (567 reviews)
"We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Alamanda. Thank you Mel and Team, we had a great time and we will be back soon."
Australia
Branko
The price is ￥38,890
￥42,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

3. 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 ￥20,132
￥20,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Mantra Trilogy
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

4. 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 ￥22,219
￥24,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

5. Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (651 reviews)
"Location was excellent, staff amazing, cleanliness first class."
Australia
John
The price is ￥35,479
￥35,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cascade Gardens
A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

6. 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 ￥18,192
￥18,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

7. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Very friendly owner amd staff, clean and nice appartement with everything you need. Beach was close, pool was fine. Would have loved to stay longer. Next time for sure again!"
Germany
Horst
The price is ￥38,199
￥38,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

8. 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 ￥21,132
￥23,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 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 ￥17,412
￥19,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Tropic Towers Apartments
Courtyard

10. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is ￥20,139
￥22,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
The Palms at Palm Cove
A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

11. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is ￥20,656
￥20,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

12. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (785 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect, from the staff, the bed, the location everything!"
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥29,491
￥29,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
BreakFree Royal Harbour
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (902 reviews)
"Great stay, heavily treed around the pool which restricted sun to pool area but was in a great location to beach and cafes/restaurants."
Australia
John
The price is ￥45,162
￥45,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Drift Palm Cove
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, (368 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is ￥22,754
￥25,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Cairns Beach Resort
A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

15. 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 ￥30,851
￥33,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

16. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Was again an awesome stay. Have stayed here 3 times now and very accommodating."
Australia
Greg
The price is ￥27,067
￥29,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Reef Gateway Apartments
A balcony with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

17. 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 ￥27,605
￥30,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

18. The Sebel Palm Cove

The Sebel Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"We live locally in Cairns & we were so surprised this place was hidden away at Palm Cove its a beautiful hotel and rooms are so clean reasonable"
Australia
Jodi
The price is ￥17,659
￥19,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Sebel Palm Cove
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

19. Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Australia
Mishelle
The price is ￥17,986
￥19,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Escape On Lake
Pool

20. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Perfect location close to restaurants and beach. Apartment was much more spacious than I thought and very quiet."
Australia
Adam
The price is ￥98,198
￥108,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel

8/10 Good
"Lovely clean room. Great one night stay.Only thing that spoiled it was the noise from the nightclub close by so not a good sleep."
Jenny 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Benson Hotel

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