What is Clifton Beach like?

Clifton Beach is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Clifton Beach travel tips? Be sure to check out Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Clifton Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay in Clifton Beach. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Clifton Beach area?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodations in Clifton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cairns area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Clifton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Clifton Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Clifton Beach?

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What is there to do in this Cairns neighborhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Clifton Beach, Palm Cove Beach, and Kewarra Beach while you're in Clifton Beach. A visit to Clifton Village Shopping Centre is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. Vie Spa Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, and Earl Hill Conservation Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Clifton Beach. You might also plan a visit to Smithfield Conservation Park when you're sightseeing in Cairns.

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Clifton Beach Family Retreat With Pool

Clifton Beach

￥186,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

2. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach

Gary

￥35,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

3. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Nicola

￥26,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

4. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 4.7 km from Clifton Beach

Prodromos

￥22,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

5. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach

"Great comfortable resort, lots of pools and banana lounges, undercover bar, seating area with tv to retreat from the sun or rain. Happy hour at 3-5pm with music so great vibe. Rooms are clean. Breakfast buffet is of excellent quality. I love the spinach and mushrooms. Lots of variety and great professional Nespresso coffee machine. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. You are right on the beach and a short walk to the shops and restaurants. Perfect for couples or families."

Maria

￥44,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

6. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Kate Louise

￥51,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers

7. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

catriona

￥47,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

8. Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Serena

￥43,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach

catharine

￥40,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

10. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.7 km from Clifton Beach

Loren

￥56,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

11. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

5.6 km from Clifton Beach

Johan

￥26,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

12. The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach

Karthik

￥32,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach

Julie

￥88,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

14. The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Kara-Jae

￥148,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

15. Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach, 10.5 km from Clifton Beach

Yuliia

￥54,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

16. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach, 3.1 km from Clifton Beach

"everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :) "

Bernie

￥87,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

17. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Racquel

￥39,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

18. Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Joseph

￥83,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

19. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

17.8 km from Clifton Beach

Sonima

￥8,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

20. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 17.7 km from Clifton Beach

Eleanora

￥21,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Clifton Beach

A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

Trinity Beach

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

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A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.

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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.

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Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Happy with the location, only had a Night but it was great & will definitely come & stay again.."

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good

"Good position to central Cairns and room was a good size. Had to move ironing board from wardrobe to be able to use the 4 hangers provided. No drawers to put clothing in for our 8 day stay. Room was not cleaned on a regular basis and we had to insist on fresh towels for each day. Reception staff were excellent."

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good

"We booked a King Deluxe Room with a balcony and were given a Queen Room with a smallish window which made it quite dark. On advising Reception of what we actually booked, we were moved to a beautiful King Room with a lovely sliding door to a balcony. The room was super clean and airy and was well serviced during our stay. We opted to include a full breakfast with our booking and I am sorry to say it was very disappointing. The options were very limited and what was presented was not very appealing. On our last morning the hot food selections were empty and guests had to ask the staff for them to be replenished. Not a pleasant experience."

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Clifton Beach Family Retreat With Pool

2. Mantra Amphora

3. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

4. Trinity Collective

5. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

6. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

7. Drift Palm Cove

8. Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

11. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

12. The Palms at Palm Cove

13. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

14. The Reef House Adults Retreat

15. Cairns Beach Resort

16. Blue Lagoon Villa B

17. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

18. Blue Lagoon Villas

19. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

20. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Central Business District

Trinity Beach

Cairns North

Parramatta Park

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

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