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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (829 reviews)
"This accommodation was clean, spacious and comfortable. Loved how quiet and serene it felt."
Australia
Rebekah Jane
The price is AU$719
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (703 reviews)
"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is AU$426
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Mantra Aqueous on Port

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (976 reviews)
"Reception staff are lovely. Rooms are spacious and clean. Close to eating places for dinner and breakfast. This is the second time I have stayed here and will be my go to from now on."
Australia
Anand
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (881 reviews)
"Great location, reasonable parking, good staff"
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Empire Apartment Hotel

Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (501 reviews)
"It’s on the busiest street and parking is very tight and unallocated"
Australia
Girish
The price is AU$465
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Villa San Michele

Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"You can stay in a lot better places in Palm Cove than The Drift. The service was great but the property just doesn't compare to the others around. Try Mantra, Sanctuary, Allamanda, Pullman, Beach Club instead,"
Australia
catriona
The price is AU$415
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Drift Palm Cove

Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (717 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is AU$638
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Le Cher Du Monde

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Great location and very quiet. The stairs didn’t bother me at all but certainly something to be aware of - request lower floors if you don’t like stairs :)"
Australia
Lauren
The price is AU$411
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Cairns Beach Resort

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (518 reviews)
"Wonderful break. Thank you for my room next to the pool. Friendly, clean, kitchen handy. Am returning next July. Beach, food, bars, all within walking distance."
Australia
Debbie
The price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,613 reviews)
"Incredible view, kind and efficient staff."
Australia
Germain
The price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Whitsunday Apartments

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (805 reviews)
"Great spacious rooms in a lovely location an easy walk from town, would happily stay again"
Australia
Rachel
The price is AU$512
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mirage Whitsundays

Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (629 reviews)
"Only stayed for one night but everything I needed was in the large and very comfortable room. Secure underground parking with lots of food choices nearby."
Australia
Gary
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Madison Ocean Breeze

Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,600 reviews)
"The view the bed the friendliness of the staff the location and the options nearby, everything was great"
Australia
Annalisa
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,641 reviews)
"Very close to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, easy walk to Esplanade. Great location, beautiful fluffy towels and comfortable."
Australia
JANE
The price is AU$545
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Room was big,clean perfect location and a great price. Would definitely book again."
Australia
Kelly
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
QCWA Kissing Point Units

Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
Australia
Prodromos
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Trinity Collective

1770 Holiday Village

1770 Holiday Village
3.5 star property
Seventeen Seventy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (402 reviews)
"Cabin was in a wonderful bush setting. There is a short walk to a beautiful beach. Caravan Park is well set out and clean and tidy."
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
1770 Holiday Village

Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (721 reviews)
"well located and good value for money"
Australia
Michael
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Mission Reef Resort

1770 Beach Shacks

1770 Beach Shacks
4.0 star property
Seventeen Seventy
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Lovely tidy room with an amazing view. Staff were so lovely…I’d definitely stay again! "
Australia
Amie
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
1770 Beach Shacks

The Point Resort

The Point Resort
4.0 star property
Bargara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (728 reviews)
"Great ocean views from the balcony. Easy parking. Clean apartment."
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$375
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Point Resort
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