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Our top choices for Freshwater hotels

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden bench, and a small shelf with toiletries.

1. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
3.0 star property
1.5 mi from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the cabins. Everything we needed. Handy having the laundry to catch up on washing while travelling. Pool was nice."
Australia
Anne
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and bar stools.

2. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
2.8 mi from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96 reviews)
"Room was good and location was convenient"
Australia
Chris
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 4 mi from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,116 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and great location."
United States
Larry
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

4. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 3.1 mi from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

5. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3.6 mi from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Close to airport, but an in town location."
United States
Theodore
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

6. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda, 3.7 mi from Freshwater
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night between a connecting flight. Reasonably close to the airport. Staff were friendly. Room was quite big. Building is quite rundown but we didn't explore any of the pool area or restaurants as we arrived late in the evening and left first thing in the morning."
Australia
Chloe
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Palm Royale Cairns
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

7. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
3 mi from Freshwater
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Ggreat 2 bedroom cabin value you for money"
Australia
Stephen John
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

8. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
4.4 mi from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

9. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 3.6 mi from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is £136
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cairns Beach Resort
A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

10. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 5.5 mi from Freshwater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained."
Australia
Shauna
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Trinity Collective
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

11. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 3.7 mi from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tropic Towers Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

12. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
4.4 mi from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

13. Cairns Holiday Park

Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda, 3.6 mi from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (187 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay especially if you want the convenience of being in the city but not feel like you are in the city!"
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cairns Holiday Park
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

14. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.2 mi from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"
Australia
Michaela
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

15. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 4 mi from Freshwater
6.0 out of 10, (102 reviews)
"Clean and spacious rooms, staffs are good and helpful"
Australia
Recky
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Oceanfront Cairns
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

16. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt, 4.5 mi from Freshwater
7.2 out of 10, Good, (207 reviews)
"There was mould all throughout the room, water damages from the bathroom which can cause a lot of moisture/mould. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. There seems to be a siting area near that room where everyone smokes and chats until late at night, that wasn’t pleasant either. The fridge was extremely loud."
Australia
Kristelle
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Motel Nomad Cairns
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

17. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 3.8 mi from Freshwater
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

18. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 4.5 mi from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (668 reviews)
"We had a great 5 nights here, the superior rooms on the 2nd floor were excellent, quiet with plenty of space and a large balcony overlooking the pool. The staff were brilliant always ready to help with a smile. We're traveling by motorcycle so the secure underground parking was a particular boon. I'd definately stay again."
Canada
Douglas
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Alivio Hotel Cairns
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

19. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.1 mi from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location with awesome amenities including providing coffee bar (tea, hot chocolate, water bottles, and biscuits). In addition, provided washer/dryer including detergent and softener. Highly recommend this hotel - very helpful staff. Thank you!!!"
United States
Carmen H
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

20. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North, 4 mi from Freshwater
4.8 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Reef Motel
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Where to stay in Freshwater

Find the best Freshwater areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the 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.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

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.

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.

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Top Freshwater Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our time in Palm Cove, the pools were a hit with the kids and the apartments are a short walk to the cafes and beach. Hotel manager was super helpful."
Kristi 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Mantra Esplanade

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Freshwater?
The best time to go to Freshwater, Queensland, is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.

During these months, you'll experience pleasant temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C to 28°C, with lower humidity and minimal rainfall. This makes it ideal for exploring the outdoor attractions around Freshwater and the wider Cairns region, such as the nearby rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The cooler, drier weather ensures a comfortable experience for activities like hiking or simply relaxing by the pool.

Couples often find this period great for a romantic getaway. The clear skies and comfortable evenings are ideal for enjoying al fresco dining or exploring the area's natural beauty without the interruption of heavy downpours. The conditions are also excellent for day trips to the reef, offering the best visibility for snorkelling and diving.

Families travelling with children will also appreciate the dry season. The lower humidity makes outdoor adventures more enjoyable for little ones, and there's less chance of rain affecting planned excursions.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Freshwater.
How much is the nightly rate at a Freshwater hotel?
Hotel prices in Freshwater often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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