What is Macalister Range like?

Travellers to the Macalister Range neighbourhood in Cairns will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Kuranda National Park and Smithfield Conservation Park as part of your Macalister Range travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Macalister Range, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Macalister Range.

What can I see and do in this Cairns neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Kuranda National Park, Smithfield Conservation Park and Macalister Range National Park. Cairns Cable Ski and Wet Tropics of Queensland are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Clifton Village Shopping Centre, Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Macalister Range. While you're out sightseeing, Vie Spa Palm Cove and Kewarra Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cairns.

Top 10 Macalister Range Hotels of 2025

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Top 10 Hotels in Macalister Range

"Great hotel in a fab spot, just a 20 minute stroll into the centre"

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Great size room with excellent views of the sea. Hotel looked a little tired especially the pool and carpeted areas. Not withstanding this we enjoyed our stay here"

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

"Found some staff in reception area not to what should be standards Rest of areas staff where great"

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20 Jan - 21 Jan

"Peppers attention to guests was fabulous, the venue is nicely appointed. Would return."

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19 Jan - 20 Jan

"I have joined a tour and Cairns Hilton is not one of the pick up location. Very disappointed "

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21 Jan - 22 Jan

"Well, like most 4/5star hotels in Cairns it's clean, beds are comfortable the Room is nice "

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17 Jan - 18 Jan

"Perfect spot beautiful deck you can smoke on , peaceful getaway with plenty to do I will come back for sure "

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17 Jan - 18 Jan

"Amazing stay, great rooms. The pool is one of the best in AU"

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

"Great and very clean hotel for the price and super central to Cairns and the Esplanade."

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19 Jan - 20 Jan

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Great property and very popular location. This was our third visit to cairns in the last eight years and we have stayed in the same hotel. The only issue was that the hotel rooms are looking a little bit tired. "

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"The resort has everything you need. The staff are friendly and helpful. And the room is clean and comfortable. "

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14 Jan - 15 Jan

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

"The room was big and everything was clean, although there was a chemical smell, which was still there after leaving the balcony door open for a while. At least it was possible to open that door and get some fresh air in. This is not always possible in hotels in Cairns. The whole experience was functional but a bit clinical."

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

"The only negative I have was that the concierge was never at their station. The staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were very nice. "

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"All good"

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

"The staff are very friendly and helpful 🙂 "

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

"Wonderful location and a lovely largeappartment with everything needed for comfortable stay."

"Great location so close to the beach and 2 family friendly pools."

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

"Located in a great location. Easy access to the warf, restaurants and the beach. "

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19 Jan - 20 Jan

"Great service from both reception and cleaning staff. Cabins had all necessary for a stay, dated but great for the price point. "

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12 Feb - 13 Feb

"My late arrival was managed seamlessly."

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19 Jan - 20 Jan

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Where to stay in Macalister Range

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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.