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1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (178 reviews)
"My second time staying here and couldn’t recommended more. Staff is helpful, the room is perfectly clean and has everything you need, the bed is super comfy! Parking is free and the pool has a nice temperature. The property is very close to Trinity Beach and the neighborhood is safe. I will stay here again."
Mexico
Paola
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Trinity Collective

2. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Was not as close to downtown as they made sound. But the bus was only $1 for all day to get back there. Better then Uber cost with morning rush hour and evening ruch hour."
United States
Johnette
The price is NZ$408
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cairns Beach Resort

3. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Tropic Towers Apartments

4. Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,333 reviews)
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Australia
Alison
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Mantra Trilogy

5. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

6. 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, (77 reviews)
"Fantastic hosts, spacious accomodation & in a handy location, just a short drive to all that Cairns has to offer. 5 stars we would highly recommend. "
United States
Michelle and Chris B.
The price is NZ$496
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

7. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (525 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

8. Reef Gateway Apartments

Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Really good place to stay especially for the price. Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Jean
The price is NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Reef Gateway Apartments

9. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (822 reviews)
"it was good stay."
Japan
KOSUKE
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

10. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,655 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$372
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

11. Escape On Lake

Escape On Lake
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (141 reviews)
"Great location, so close to everything. "
Australia
Mishelle
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Escape On Lake

12. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Room was great location"
Australia
JEFFREY
The price is NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

13. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (783 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Perhaps upgrade locks to keypads so you don’t need physical keys for entry."
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
BreakFree Royal Harbour

14. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is NZ$635
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

15. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

16. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

17. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Trinity Beach Pacific

18. Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"I stayed in August & the weather was good. I enjoyed the pool & had a pleasant stay"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Cascade Gardens

19. Oasis Inn Cairns

Oasis Inn Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (228 reviews)
"Convenient location to airport happy with hotel"
Australia
Alan
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Oasis Inn Cairns

20. The Hideaway at Cairns One Resort Living Near CBD

The Hideaway at Cairns One Resort Living Near CBD
2.0 star property
Westcourt
The price is NZ$603
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Hideaway at Cairns One Resort Living Near CBD
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