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Where to stay in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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Top hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$185 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$185
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
8.8/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
"Was very easy to get around from the location"

Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$169 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
S$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms looked brand new with an enormous bathroom, a wonderfully comfortable bed and good block out curtains. Right on the esplanade and across the road from the Casino."

Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$145 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$145
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Older hotel which needs some sprucing up. Also currently under renovation in their pool area. They have a sister hotel nearby and if you want to swim you can walk or they will pay for an uber."

Reviewed on 1 Feb,2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach

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