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A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, two glasses of champagne, a blue teapot, and cups on a table with a view of a pool and palm trees.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a turquoise pool, and lush greenery.

1. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Charisse Mignon
£212
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

2. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
£132
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Crystalbrook Bailey
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

3. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Jeromy
£164
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

4. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Micheala
£150
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hilton Cairns
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.
A multi-story hotel with the name "ORDO" prominently displayed on the facade. It features balconies on each floor, a central archway entrance, and is surrounded by palm trees.
A reception desk with a glass panel design, a potted plant, and the word "ARDO" on the wall.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the sea with boats.

5. Ardo

Ardo
Townsville
Australia
Eduard
£137
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ardo
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

6. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Dave
£156
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Crystalbrook Flynn
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

7. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
£137
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

8. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
susan
£227
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Crystalbrook Riley
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden ladder, a round coffee table, and a wicker chair.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.
A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

9. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
Townsville
United Kingdom
Sophie
£65
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Rambutan Resort
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

10. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
£181
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large potted plant, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

11. Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
South Townsville
Australia
Daniel
£84
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Belmoral Corporate Suites
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

12. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Australia
Aden
£527
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A reception area with a surfboard, reception desk, and a view of a pool and building.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea, featuring wicker furniture and hanging lights.

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
£213
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, two lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view through a sliding door.
A beach lined with tall palm trees.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.

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

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
Australia
Kara-Jae
£585
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.
A bright, spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of palm trees through the glass doors.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

15. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
£272
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.
A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

16. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
£250
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Peppers Beach Club
A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a glass-enclosed water feature, stone steps, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, hanging plants, and a ceiling fan.

17. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
Belinda Phillis
£221
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
£165
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

19. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
A modern outdoor pool area with a curved design, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden vanity, and a view of a lush garden through a glass door.
An open-plan restaurant with a high ceiling and large windows overlooking a forest.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, large windows with a forest view, and a ceiling fan.

20. Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons

Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons
Finlayvale
United States
Lane
Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Great room and location. I woke up with sun rise above"
Vy 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Landon checked us in and out. He was delightful. The breakfast was fantastic with a wonderful view. Loved our harbor view and how centrally it was located. Great stay!"
Virginia 3-night trip
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