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A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"The property was very clean and staff very attentive. I enjoyed the quite location close to water and local restaurants"
Australia
Aydin
The price is ￥19,741
￥21,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
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, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"Exceptional property and staff service Be prepared though there are a lot of stairs! All in all we loved our time at Al Amanda and cant wait to return."
Australia
Anthony
The price is ￥39,811
￥44,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

3. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Nice large pool. Restaurant attached was amazing. Apartment was large & had a big balcony. Not the nicest room but pretty good value."
Australia
Georgina
The price is ￥22,713
￥22,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mantra Amphora
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This is one of the loveliest places I've stayed. The 1 bedroom apartment was the perfect size for one person or a couple. We had a full kitchen, big balcony and washing machine & dryer. The staff were really helpful and the pool and pool bar were perfect for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend!"
Australia
Stephenie
The price is ￥27,313
￥30,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

5. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach
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 ￥45,059
￥45,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Drift Palm Cove
Courtyard

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach
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 ￥22,360
￥24,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
The Palms at Palm Cove
A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

7. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
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 ￥18,333
￥18,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

8. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.6 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (571 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is ￥19,912
￥19,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton 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 ￥22,260
￥24,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Pool

10. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach
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 ￥101,019
￥111,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

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

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (720 reviews)
"We had very relaxing time at the beautiful hotel"
Australia
Inna
The price is ￥86,392
￥95,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

12. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton 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 ￥38,783
￥38,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
A resort pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a mountain in the background.

13. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
3.5 star property
Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (735 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect. Room very spacious. Could not pick any better place for the price."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ￥40,190
￥44,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Pool

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 19.8 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ￥18,749
￥20,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.

15. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (627 reviews)
"We have seen some recent poor reviews - that was not our experience at all. The place was centrally located, clean, wifi worked great, large spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff and the pool was a nice spot to relax. The rooms are tile and concrete - so not much to update. We have zero complaints and would stay there again."
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥26,187
￥28,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

16. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.6 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Australia
Catherine
The price is ￥18,921
￥20,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Pullman Cairns International
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

17. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20 km from Clifton Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location !"
United States
gianluca
The price is ￥23,468
￥25,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Crystalbrook Flynn
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

18. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.3 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,029 reviews)
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
United States
Jonah
The price is ￥23,869
￥26,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, two wall-mounted mirrors, a white sink, and a toilet.

19. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.4 km from Clifton Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
United States
Kalin
The price is ￥17,839
￥19,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

20. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 18.4 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,123 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Canada
Kenneth
The price is ￥17,264
￥19,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Clifton Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
564 reviews
View
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
819 reviews
View
Courtyard
The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
89 reviews
View
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.
Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

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Learn more about Clifton Beach
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the 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.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

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.

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.

An aerial view of a riverside resort with a circular water feature, a bridge, and lush greenery.

Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good
"Good location"
Lisa 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Oceanfront Cairns

Frequently asked questions

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 62 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. Trinity Beach, Back Shot Beach, and Buchan Point are just a few of the places to visit in and around Clifton Beach. Earl Hill Conservation Park and Smithfield Conservation Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cairns.

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