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A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.
A pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.
A modern room with a bunk bed, a round table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

1. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Manoora
Australia
Gaile
€49
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.
A Gili's restaurant with a tropical theme, featuring a curved wall with the restaurant's logo and the tagline "Stay, Play + Explore".
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.

2. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Andrea
€139
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A kitchen with a sink, a dining area with chairs, a window with a view, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

3. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
Cairns North
Australia
Rohan
€80
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Reef Motel
A room with a green chair, a small table with a potted plant, and a wooden shelf with hanging towels.
A group of people standing in front of 'The ESPY Hostel' sign, with a 'Millhone' sign above.
A spacious patio with a cushioned seating area, a fan, and potted plants.
A bed with two decorative pillows featuring tropical leaf patterns, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

4. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Jennifer Ann
€66
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Espy Hostel
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.
A group of people on a dock with boats and a mountainous background.
A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and a signboard.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a sign for Indigenous Eco Tours. There are potted plants and a refrigerator with beverages.

5. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Ryoichi
€65
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a green sofa, and potted plants.
A cozy room with a laptop on a round wooden table, a green armchair, a small ottoman, and a wall-mounted light.
A building with a sign reading "Little Drifter" and a covered outdoor seating area with string lights.

6. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Frederick
€111
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Little Drifter Cairns
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a house in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a white bench with colorful cushions, and a window with white blinds.
A cozy reading area with two sofas, a small table, and a bookshelf.
A covered outdoor area with stone benches, a wooden picnic table, and a variety of tropical plants.

7. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Parramatta Park
Australia
ROBERT
€43
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
A modern building with a glass entrance, numbered 96, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and palm trees.
A compact room with a bunk bed, a small kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a small kitchenette with a microwave and a sink. The room has wooden paneling and a ceiling fan.
A reception area with a white counter, two purple chairs, a wooden table with brochures, and a large screen displaying travel content.

8. First City Caravilla

First City Caravilla
Earlville
Australia
Shakira
First City Caravilla
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a fenced area with a chair and a building in the background.
A covered walkway with a sign indicating a laundry area.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

9. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lan
€100
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Cairns City Motel
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, 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.

10. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
Cairns Central Business District
Norway
Åge
€71
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Caravella Backpackers
A clear swimming pool with white chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a chandelier, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.
A garden with pink flowers and a wooden fence.

11. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Parramatta Park
Australia
David
€109
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
A lifeguard tower with a sign, a pool, and a beach area with palm trees.
A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and hanging plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
Cairns North
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
A swimming pool with clear water, a person lying on the edge, and a building with balconies in the background.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative archway.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and two wooden stools.
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a tiled poolside.

13. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
€162
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hallway with a white door, a welcome sign, and two wooden planters with green plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with a view of palm trees, a dresser, and a painting.

14. Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym

Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
Westcourt
Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a staircase.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chair.

15. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Bill
€114
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
A1 Inn the City
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a red popcorn machine.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden floor, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.
A white balcony with a wooden table and bench, a potted plant, and a view of the street and palm trees.

16. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Parramatta Park
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
An aerial view of a resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered area with lounge chairs.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting above the headboard.
A dining area with a table set for four, a ceiling fan, and a view of the living room.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table set with plates and glasses, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

17. Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym

Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
Westcourt
Australia
Alena
Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pink flamingo float.
A serene lakeside view with a stone embankment, a building with balconies, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a small round table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery and buildings.

18. Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
Trinity Beach
Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
A swimming pool with a white pool deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a white building in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, and a dishwasher. There is a large island with a sink and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, white chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

19. Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
Trinity Beach
Australia
Sally
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a balcony with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a sofa, a coffee table, a vase, and a counter with brochures.
A building with a sign reading "Tropical Heritage Gardens."

20. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Heritage Cairns
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