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An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

1. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Australia

Anu

SAR 343

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a potted plant. There is a round table with a fruit bowl and two wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Earlville

Australia

Rachel

SAR 321

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern room with a bunk bed, a round table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

A row of two-story buildings with a green roof, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

3. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Manoora

Australia

Stephen John

SAR 182

SAR 182 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District

United States

Ekaterina

SAR 765

SAR 765 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A pool area with a person swimming, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck with chairs and a table.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large potted plant on the left, and a wall with a tropical leaf pattern.

A building with a sign for 'Roo Bar' and Australian flags.

5. Lake Central

Cairns Central Business District

Canada

Steven

SAR 393

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a sign for Indigenous Eco Tours. There are potted plants and a refrigerator with beverages.

A group of people on a dock with boats and a mountainous background.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

6. YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District

United States

Kalin

SAR 243

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.

A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

7. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District

Norway

Åge

SAR 273

SAR 300 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

An indoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a hanging wicker light fixture, and a wall covered in green foliage.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

A couple standing in front of a restaurant named "Gili's" with a green wall and a neon sign.

8. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns Central Business District

United States

Ashton

SAR 501

SAR 554 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Top Northern Beaches Hotel Reviews

Amaroo at Trinity

Amaroo at Trinity

10/10 Excellent

"Close to Trinity beach,nearby beach,close to restaurants some attractions,about 20 minutes to the city,enjoy my stay."

Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora

8/10 Good

"Great location. Nice large pool. Restaurant attached was amazing. Apartment was large & had a big balcony. Not the nicest room but pretty good value."

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

8/10 Good

"Clean room with an ocean view and outdoor pool. Close to cafes and restaurants. Comfortable bed. We had a lovely stay for 3 nights."

Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic customer service. Maya was amazing"

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and welcoming apartment. Quiet after dark. Staff helpful with planning holiday. Ease of access to both the restaurants and beach and also close to public transport back into Cairns."