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Our top choices for Macalister Range hotels

Outdoor pool

1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 5.5 km from Macalister Range
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
Australia
Prodromos
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Trinity Collective
Beach nearby

2. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3.0 star property
5.6 km from Macalister Range
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Great location, beach and rainforest access at one location. Great!"
Australia
Johan
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3 outdoor pools

3. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Macalister Range
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (811 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Maria
The price is NZ$430
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Beach nearby, white sand

4. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
2.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.9 km from Macalister Range
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Outdoor pool

5. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.5 km from Macalister Range
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodation, extremely clean & comfortable with a lovely view in a great location."
Australia
Gary
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Mantra Amphora
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

6. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.9 km from Macalister Range
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (623 reviews)
"Great value and location"
Australia
Racquel
The price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Poolside bar

7. Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 4 km from Macalister Range
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was excellent, the Pool was amazing and the staff were super helpful. Highly recommend the place! "
Australia
Serena
The price is NZ$464
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Exterior

8. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.3 km from Macalister Range
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (558 reviews)
"Great propertt"
Australia
Kate Louise
The price is NZ$465
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 4.6 km from Macalister Range
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (521 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Outdoor spa tub

10. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 5.1 km from Macalister Range
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,426 reviews)
"Amazing stay in June Biggest balcony we have ever had. Kids loved it ,easy walking distance for food and so close to the beach"
Australia
Loren
The price is NZ$531
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Courtyard

11. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.3 km from Macalister Range
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is NZ$421
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
The Palms at Palm Cove
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

12. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
3.5 star property
Palm Cove, 3.4 km from Macalister Range
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (729 reviews)
"Lovely location, close to everything you would need. Room was well kept and clean, staff were great."
Australia
Hayley
The price is NZ$504
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Beach nearby

13. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 4.5 km from Macalister Range
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Room was excellent and spotless"
Australia
Aaron
The price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Trinity Beach Pacific
2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony

14. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 4.9 km from Macalister Range
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, great location and room was clean and comfortable "
Australia
Raechel
The price is NZ$413
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

15. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.9 km from Macalister Range
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Great location, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops."
Australia
Julie
The price is NZ$740
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers

16. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.3 km from Macalister Range
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (886 reviews)
"You can stay in a lot better places in Palm Cove than The Drift. The service was great but the property just doesn't compare to the others around. Try Mantra, Sanctuary, Allamanda, Pullman, Beach Club instead,"
Australia
catriona
The price is NZ$495
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Drift Palm Cove
Restaurant

17. The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.8 km from Macalister Range
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (715 reviews)
"My 3rd time there was as great as the first couple of times. Love the relaxing vibe and the fun inclusions."
Australia
Kara-Jae
The price is NZ$1,442
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
The Reef House Adults Retreat
Terrace/patio

18. Blue Lagoon Villas

Blue Lagoon Villas
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 4.4 km from Macalister Range
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Well appointed, clean."
Australia
Joseph
The price is NZ$791
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Lagoon Villas
Luxury Villa | Terrace/patio

19. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Blue Lagoon Villa B
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 4.4 km from Macalister Range
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"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 :) "
Australia
Bernie
The price is NZ$839
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Lagoon Villa B
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

20. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 11.4 km from Macalister Range
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"We stayed on the first floor with a pool view. The room was clean, large and comfortable. The resort was quite and the parking was convenient. Bed was large and comfy. The shower was great! I love a dual bath shower. Thankyou ☺️"
Australia
Hayley
The price is NZ$549
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Cairns Beach Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Macalister Range

Find the best Macalister Range areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

Relax and rejuvenate at this beachside village, known as Queensland’s spa capital and enjoy the tropical north in style.

A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

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.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant 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.

A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Beach while in the area.

Top Macalister Range Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Macalister Range

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good
"Check in was good, helpful staff. Bedroom clean."
Nino 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Macalister Range?
The best time to visit Macalister Range is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.

During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny days, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. This weather is ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region, including its waterfalls and rainforest walks, without the discomfort of heavy rain or high humidity. It's also the peak season for outdoor activities like hiking and wildlife spotting.

Couples looking for a relaxing escape will find this period particularly appealing. The pleasant weather allows for leisurely strolls through the rainforest or along the coast, and you can comfortably enjoy outdoor dining experiences. It's also a prime time for taking scenic drives through the range, with clear skies offering excellent views.

Families will also appreciate the dry season. The stable weather means less disruption to planned activities, making it easier to enjoy excursions to local attractions or spend time at pools and beaches.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline − this is often within 24 to 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our 'Fully refundable property' filter during your search to find the right Macalister Range hotel for you.
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