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 63 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.

Top Clifton Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach

"Spent an overnight during peak tourist season. It's a nice resort, about 20 years old with some, but not excessive wear, for its age. Excellent location, excellent property layout with beach access. Room was very good. Buffet breakfast was very good. Free underground parking. My only disappointment was that I booked anticipating use of the outside spa tub but it was closed for some reason (there is a room spa tub, but too confined for me)."

Randal

￥35,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

2. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Serena

￥48,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Racquel

￥27,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Kate Louise

￥68,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach

Gary

￥32,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

6. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 4.7 km from Clifton Beach

Michelle

￥24,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Nicole

￥47,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.7 km from Clifton Beach

Fleur

￥62,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach

catharine

￥31,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

10. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach, 3.2 km from Clifton Beach

Sarah

￥28,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

11. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Nicola

￥22,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

12. The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach

Karthik

￥48,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Peter

￥42,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

14. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

5.6 km from Clifton Beach

Michael

￥27,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony

15. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach

Steven

￥39,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

16. Wallaby Hideaway

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

￥42,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Kara-Jae

￥134,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

18. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach

Julie

￥113,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. 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

￥78,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

20. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

17.8 km from Clifton Beach

Gaile

￥8,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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

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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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Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns 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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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 Mudflats might round out your trip.

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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

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Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"It is centrally located, no need for driving. Everything is within walking distance."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very nice, pool area looked amazing. Looks like they are just finishing the driveway as it was a bit dated but other than that it was a very very comfortable place to stay. Close to all amenities including the RSL for cheap meals. The room was really modern and well done."

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

2. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

3. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

4. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5. Mantra Amphora

6. Trinity Collective

7. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

8. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10. Trinity Beach Pacific

11. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

12. The Palms at Palm Cove

13. Drift Palm Cove

14. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

15. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

16. Wallaby Hideaway

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

18. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

19. Blue Lagoon Villa B

20. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Central Business District

Trinity Beach

Cairns North

Yorkeys Knob

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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