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Where to stay in Freshwater
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Palm Cove
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.
Top hotels in Freshwater

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €173 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€173
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Location was the best thing"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €102 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
€102
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Our room was close to reception and the eating areas. Accommodation was suitable for the one night we stayed. We found the mattress a bit to firm for us and the pillows were the same. Small thing! there was no face washer or hand towel in the bathroom, just 2 towels and bath mat. Unsure if forgotten ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €106 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€106
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
"Everything is good about the hotel but the location is not very convenient. It takes about 30 minutes walk to the reef boat ports and 20 minutes to the downtown."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5(30 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Cairns Convention Centre
3/5(1 review)
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
€21
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
€112
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
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