What is Freshwater like?

Travelers to Cairns's Freshwater neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Freshwater.

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

For more information about updating your trip to Freshwater or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Cairns neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Freshwater include Redlynch Central Shopping Centre, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, and Kamerunga Conservation Park. While you're out sightseeing, Skydive The Reef Cairns and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cairns.

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A clear pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a resort building.

1. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 5 km from Freshwater

Akanksha

￥15,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

2. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 7.9 km from Freshwater

gianluca

￥24,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater

Kenneth

￥16,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

4. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 7.7 km from Freshwater

Suzanne

￥20,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

5. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District, 8.2 km from Freshwater

Bronwyn

￥19,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

6. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda, 6 km from Freshwater

Chloe

￥13,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater

Jonah

￥24,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

8. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater

Kalin

￥20,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden bench, and a small shelf with toiletries.

9. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

2.4 km from Freshwater

Anne

￥16,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North, 7.1 km from Freshwater

kathleen a

￥14,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

11. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 8.5 km from Freshwater

Megan

￥19,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and ocean, a white sofa, and a dining table.

12. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District, 7.5 km from Freshwater

Stephen

￥26,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

13. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 5.8 km from Freshwater

Mary

￥18,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

14. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 8.5 km from Freshwater

David

￥21,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

15. Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach, 5.8 km from Freshwater

Bianca

￥25,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

16. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

4.8 km from Freshwater

Roselyn

￥8,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

17. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 8.3 km from Freshwater

vicki

￥20,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

18. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

7.2 km from Freshwater

Tammara

￥14,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 7.7 km from Freshwater

James

￥18,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 8.2 km from Freshwater

Jenny

￥16,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 45 reviews	View
Cairns Colonial Club Resort	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews	View
Cairns Beach Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 368 reviews	View
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Where to stay in Freshwater

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

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Top Freshwater Hotel Reviews

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"This beautiful hotel has an amazing location right on the water. It’s close to all amenities you could ask for and also very close to shopping and the central business district (very walkable). ALL the staff were amazing, in doing their respective jobs as well as going above for added requests. The lobby bar (with sushi chef) and the breakfast dining room offered excellent service and choice. The water views from both were amazing. I will definitely be staying at this Hilton next time I am in Cairns!"

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a hidden gem right in the heart of Cairns. Hotel’s location was excellent. Steps away from marina where all the snorkeling tours start, steps away from grocery store and all kinds of other stores, and steps away from the lagoon which is so great to relax in after any of the tours. Hotel room was modern, spacious and clean and the amenities were very appreciated. The barista coffee station where you can make yourself a great coffee and enjoy it right there sitting comfortably in chairs or take it back to your room. There was always bottled water and cookies to take for your adventure around Cairns. The complimentary washing/laundry facility was another great perk. All in all the hotel made us feel right at home. Lastly I must mention the two young ladies who looked after the place, they were always smiling and helpful with any question or request. We were there for 5 nights and definitely will come back whenever we visit Cairns again."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff Breakfast not to the standard you would expect from the Hotel brand. Rooms were aged but maintained well. Room could have been cleaned better, there was hair in the shower and diamonties on the bathroom floor from the previous guests. Advertised with mini bar, the fridge was empty, no complimentary milk or Tea/Coffee/Water. There was a coffee pod machine however. Rooms are advertised as sound proof, this is not the case. There is lots of road noise and external noises that carry into the rooms. Wasnt too bad, but it was there Was ok for a 1 night stop over."

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5. Mantra Esplanade

6. Palm Royale Cairns

7. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8. Pacific Hotel Cairns

9. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

11. Pullman Cairns International

12. Crystalbrook Riley

13. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

14. Hilton Cairns

15. Cairns Beach Resort

16. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

17. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

18. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

20. The Benson Hotel

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