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Where to stay in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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Top hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €139 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€139
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
9/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"Close to the city. Room smelt mouldy though, was told “this is common so ask reception for some spray” by staff."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €148 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
€148
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool and rooms are super clean and people very friendly and helpful. The hotel is a bit dated but really didn’t matter to us. Location walkable to everything! They have washers and dryers available for guests at a reasonable cost which made our trip even better/easier! Would stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €156 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
€156
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Our stay was lovely, all the staff were really friendly and it’s in a super convenient location next to the reef terminal!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Popular places to visit

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Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
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Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
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Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach

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