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Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Palm Cove Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its spas.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Esplanade Lagoon
Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Night Markets
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Clifton Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Clifton Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Wander the gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.
Machans Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
Room was clean and reasonably up to date. Staff were courteous. 30 dollars per night parking for guests seems unreasonable.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Overall, enjoyable, but a bit too expensive. Particularly good breakfast buffet - but rather expensive. The breakfast buffet is quite similar but actually slightly better at Crystalbrook Bailey, where it's also significantly cheaper. Room had an okay view but was only a few floors up, so it was more ...
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Great as usual
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Good place to stay for families, good value. Though like most rydges in need of a renovation. Plenty of space in rooms which was a great bonus, liked that they offered choices of food preprepared for arrival like a fruit platter or cheese board. Though did book a certain price via expedia and the ...
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
The Benson Hotel
Decent stay
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Machans Beach
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Whitfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.
Cairns North
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Machans Beach
- Places of interest
- Machans Beach Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Cairns neighborhoods
- Machans Beach Hotels by Brand
- Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Kewarra Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- James Cook University
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Muddy's Playground
- Nudey Beach
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
