What is Clifton Beach like?

Clifton Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Clifton Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Clifton Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay in Clifton Beach. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking.

How many hotels will I find in the Clifton Beach area?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodation options in Clifton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cairns area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Clifton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Clifton Beach.

What is there to do in this Cairns neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Clifton Beach, Palm Cove Beach and Kewarra Beach while you're in Clifton Beach. A visit to Clifton Village Shopping Centre is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Vie Spa Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Earl Hill Conservation Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Clifton Beach. You might also plan a visit to Smithfield Conservation Park when you're sightseeing in Cairns.

Clifton Beach hotels, Cairns, Australia: Cairns Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach

Alexander Derk Van

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 4.7 km from Clifton Beach

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach

Gary

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

4. The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach

Karthik

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

5. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Racquel

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

6. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Nicola

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

7. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Gagandeep

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

8. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach, 3.2 km from Clifton Beach

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach

catharine

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

2 Bedroom Deluxe Beachfront Apartment | Balcony

10. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach

Steven

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

11. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

12. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

13. Wallaby Hideaway

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

14. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach, 5.6 km from Clifton Beach

Michael

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

15. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Peter

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

16. Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

17. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach, 3.1 km from Clifton Beach

"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 :) "

Bernie

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

18. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Kara-Jae

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach

Julie

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

20. Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach, 10.5 km from Clifton Beach

Tracy Y

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

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Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and kind"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely - it has a 24/7 reception team. Our room had an updated modern bathroom but the remaining part of the room was still very dated and unrefurbished. However it was clean and the bed was comfortable.One of the elevators was down at the time of our stay, but the other was working. It is a great location, beach was right out the front and you can walk to cainrs city along the waterfront in under 20mins."

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

2. Trinity Collective

3. Mantra Amphora

4. The Palms at Palm Cove

5. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

6. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

7. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

8. Trinity Beach Pacific

9. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

10. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

11. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

12. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

13. Wallaby Hideaway

14. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

15. Drift Palm Cove

16. Blue Lagoon Villas

17. Blue Lagoon Villa B

18. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

19. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

20. Cairns Beach Resort

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Central Business District

Trinity Beach

Cairns North

Yorkeys Knob

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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