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1. Cape Tribulation Beach House

Cape Tribulation Beach House
Cape Tribulation
Australia
Lily
£117
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Cape Tribulation Beach House

2. Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort
Fitzroy Island
United States
Kimberly
£100
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fitzroy Island Resort

3. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
Australia
Michelle
£101
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Trinity Collective

4. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
£111
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Pacific Hotel Cairns

5. Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

Mossman Resort Holiday Villas
Mossman
Australia
Jo-Ann
£106
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

6. Sovereign Resort Hotel

Sovereign Resort Hotel
Cooktown
Australia
Linda
£129
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sovereign Resort Hotel

7. Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Oak Beach
United States
Gisele
£312
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Thala Beach Nature Reserve

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
£148
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
£135
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
£130
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

11. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
Manunda
Australia
Ron
£121
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Palm Royale Cairns

12. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United Kingdom
Laura
£125
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

13. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
daniel
£89
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

14. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
Port Douglas
Australia
Rob
£115
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Port Douglas Motel

15. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
United States
Randal
£167
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Nino
£106
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

17. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Diarmid
£155
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Crystalbrook Flynn

18. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Larissa
£95
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

19. Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort
Green Island
Australia
Wilhelmus
£309
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Green Island Resort

20. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Serena
£206
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
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Holiday Rentals in Cape York Peninsula

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Lovely place."
Trinity Collective
Aparthotel

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Yorkeys Knob
"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"
Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
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Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Cairns Beach Resort
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Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
Cairns Central Business District
"Well located, clean, comfortable, well priced,. I would recommend cascade gardens."
Cascade Gardens
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On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Fabulous location in a beachfront apartment. Loved the pool and our wonderful sea views. Bus stop nearby for easy access into Cairns"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
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Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
"Room was great location"
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious with a nice view towards the ocean."
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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Port Douglas Retreat

Port Douglas Retreat
Port Douglas
"Ideally located for walking to restaurants/shops M"
Port Douglas Retreat
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Stay near popular Cape York Peninsula attractions

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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A sandy beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 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.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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A street lined with trees decorated with lights, a bar named 'IRON BAR', and parked cars.

Macrossan Street

9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)
During your visit to Port Douglas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush greenery.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.
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A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 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.
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A train carriage with red seats and windows.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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Daintree Rainforest

9.4/10 (647 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Cape York Peninsula

Experience the family-friendly area of Cape York Peninsula—beaches, restaurants and sights from Punsand Bay Beach to Mount Cook National Park.

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Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good
"Clean rooms, nice staff, will stay again, very safe to come by yourself"
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Great venue neat and tidy beautiful rooms with a view and large .. close to the esplanade and restaurants and bars and casino"
Micheal 3-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Very good location able to walk to shops and restaurants."
Caterina 10-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"the property was a little further along the esplanade than what I thought. The room was exactly as advertised with water views, lovely. Staff were fantastic. The only downside for this stay was one of the lifts not working, lucky it wasn't extremely busy with travellers with luggage."
kim 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice views good location"
Laura 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Every was good great location when having a late arrival"
daniel 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and new, very comfortable rooms"
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crystalbrook Riley
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, very friendly staff . Clean room and roomy balcony overlooking the Esplanade. I would recommend staying at the Mantra to anyone."
Alfio 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mantra Esplanade
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, however the TV placement on the wall was not right. It was on the side of the bed not in front of it."
Kyle Travis 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn

More cheap stays in Cape York Peninsula

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
£36
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
£46
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
£54
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (234 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
£72
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
4.6/10 (17 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

7 Shields St Cairns QLD
£89
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
£110
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (454 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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Find out more about Cape York Peninsula

Top reasons to visit Cape York Peninsula

  • Stunning Natural Scenery: Cape York Peninsula boasts breathtaking landscapes, from lush rainforests to rugged coastlines, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
  • Adventure Activities: Engage in thrilling outdoor pursuits including guided tours, camping, and day trips to explore the region's diverse wildlife.
  • Beautiful Beaches: The peninsula is home to pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters, ideal for relaxation and water sports.
  • Cultural Experiences: Discover the rich Indigenous heritage through local art, storytelling, and cultural tours.
  • Shop Local: Visit nearby markets for unique souvenirs and local produce, enhancing your holiday experience.

Things to do in Cape York Peninsula

Cape York Peninsula is an ideal destination for beach lovers and adventure seekers, offering a variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy guided Cape York tours, embark on thrilling day trips, and experience the natural beauty while camping in stunning locations. Shopping opportunities are also available in nearby areas, ensuring a well-rounded vacation experience filled with exploration and relaxation.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Cape York Peninsula

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  • Consider bundling your trip: You may find it beneficial to save money by combining your hotel reservations for the Cape York Peninsula with your flights and activities through an Expedia package deal.

Best time to go to Cape York Peninsula

The best time to visit Cape York Peninsula depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Cape York Peninsula is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Cape York Peninsula is in July when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.3°F (26.3°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.3°F (26.3°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March78.1°F (25.6°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
April75.9°F (24.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May73.0°F (22.8°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June70.2°F (21.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July69.1°F (20.6°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August69.6°F (20.9°C)No RainMostly Sunny
September72.0°F (22.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October75.0°F (23.9°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November77.2°F (25.1°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December79.2°F (26.2°C)Moderate RainMostly Sunny