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1. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
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 NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

2. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (836 reviews)
"Love staying here"
Australia
KYLIE
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
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 NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
The Palms at Palm Cove

4. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (368 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Cairns Beach Resort

5. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

6. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity 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 NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

7. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Alamanda. Thank you Mel and Team, we had a great time and we will be back soon."
Australia
Branko
The price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

8. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,336 reviews)
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Australia
Alison
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Mantra Trilogy

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"fantastic room, clean and updated with wifi. Laundry in unit was great. Shower was best, lotsa pressure. close to airport. definately recommend"
Canada
ellen
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"Fantastic property very spacious would definitely stay again highly recommend "
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

11. Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Great location."
Canada
Fae S.
The price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

12. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity 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 NZ$434
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

13. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Was again an awesome stay. Have stayed here 3 times now and very accommodating."
Australia
Greg
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Reef Gateway Apartments

14. Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (651 reviews)
"Location was excellent, staff amazing, cleanliness first class."
Australia
John
The price is NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cascade Gardens

15. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,661 reviews)
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
Australia
Glenn
The price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

16. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Trinity Beach Pacific

17. Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Australia
Mishelle
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Escape On Lake

18. Blue Lagoon Villas

Blue Lagoon Villas
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Well appointed, clean."
Australia
Joseph
The price is NZ$682
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Blue Lagoon Villas

19. CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.
Whitfield
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Clean peaceful enviroment, Hosts go above and beyond to accommodate your needs"
United States
Kerri E.
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (785 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect, from the staff, the bed, the location everything!"
Australia
Alison
The price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
BreakFree Royal Harbour
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