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1. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,648 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
aly
The price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Whitsunday Apartments

2. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is AU$365
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

3. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

4. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (902 reviews)
"Great stay, heavily treed around the pool which restricted sun to pool area but was in a great location to beach and cafes/restaurants."
Australia
John
The price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Drift Palm Cove

5. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Craiglie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,048 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Brad
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

6. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cairns Beach Resort

7. 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, (845 reviews)
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Australia
Alan
The price is AU$491
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

8. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
Trinity Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,438 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."
Australia
Susan-Gaye
The price is AU$550
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

9. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Australia
Edmond
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

10. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

11. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (744 reviews)
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
United States
Wayne
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
By The Sea Port Douglas

12. Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (997 reviews)
"Good location and value with great staff hospitality"
Australia
Richard Willem
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

13. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jessica
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Trinity Collective

14. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (713 reviews)
"The perfect location! So easy to walk to the shops and beach. Direct access to the pool was also wonderful! Highly recommend, we had such a lovely stay!"
Australia
Geraldine
The price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mantra Aqueous on Port

15. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Palms at Palm Cove

16. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,234 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

17. Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"Great location. Close to beach and shops."
Australia
Jennifer Georgina
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

18. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

19. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (403 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

20. Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (722 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Canada
Edward
The price is AU$295
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Le Cher Du Monde
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