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. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Kate Louise

￥58,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

2. 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

￥35,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

3. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach

Gary

￥31,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Serena

￥40,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

5. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Kristy

￥46,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

6. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 4.7 km from Clifton Beach

Michelle

￥23,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

7. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach

catharine

￥30,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

5.6 km from Clifton Beach

Michael

￥26,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach

Karthik

￥26,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

10. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Nicole

￥50,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Nicola

￥23,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach

Julie

￥112,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

13. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach, 3.2 km from Clifton Beach

Sarah

￥28,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Kara-Jae

￥146,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

15. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Racquel

￥26,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony

16. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach

Steven

￥39,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

17. Wallaby Hideaway

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

￥42,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

18. Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach, 10.5 km from Clifton Beach

Tracy Y

￥50,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

19. Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Joseph

￥73,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

20. 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

￥77,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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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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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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 Mudflats 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

Hilton Cairns

8/10 Good

"Good location, nice water view, pool, comfortable rooms. But the buffet breakfast needs some attention. It was very busy and having just one (working) coffee machine for1 00+ people is just unacceptable. You either have to wait or pay extra for a handmade one. Not very luxe."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good

"Well situated and appointed family resort, set in lush gardens with restaurants within the complex. As an older couple travelling without a car we left the pools to the very happy families using them. However we could walk to the stunning Botanic Gardens and use the bus to travel into the city for the wonderful Kuranda Rail trip and walks along the Esplanade. The resort makes a good base, the staff are all lovely and rooms are serviced daily."

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

2. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

3. Mantra Amphora

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

5. Drift Palm Cove

6. Trinity Collective

7. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

8. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

9. The Palms at Palm Cove

10. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

11. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

12. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

13. Trinity Beach Pacific

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

15. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

16. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

17. Wallaby Hideaway

18. Cairns Beach Resort

19. Blue Lagoon Villas

20. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Central Business District

Trinity Beach

Cairns North

Parramatta Park

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

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