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1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Lovely place."
Australia
Michelle
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Trinity Collective

2. Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (167 reviews)
"Beautiful room and helpful staff. "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is AU$2,288
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Niramaya Villas and Spa

3. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is AU$541
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

4. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (523 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

5. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (563 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

6. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Australia
Tracy Y
The price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cairns Beach Resort

7. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (819 reviews)
"it was good stay."
Japan
KOSUKE
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

8. 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$405
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

9. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (58 reviews)
"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

10. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (890 reviews)
"Pool and hot tub are very nice."
United States
Peter
The price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Drift Palm Cove

11. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,222 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy, rooms were clean and spacious and the hotel pools were great. All round fantastic place to stay."
Australia
Gary
The price is AU$332
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

12. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (737 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$292
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
By The Sea Port Douglas

13. 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, (1,043 reviews)
"Everything was easy"
Australia
James
The price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

14. 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, (837 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation. Heated pools, all rooms facing the pool and just a few minutes walk to main shopping strip."
Australia
Mark
The price is AU$728
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

15. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Palms at Palm Cove

16. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (888 reviews)
"Great clean accommodation in the centre of rockhamptoon with amazing views!"
Australia
Fiona
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Empire Apartment Hotel

17. Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"well located and good value for money"
Australia
Michael
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mission Reef Resort

18. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (120 reviews)
"Great location, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops."
Australia
Julie
The price is AU$978
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

19. Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (814 reviews)
"Great spacious rooms in a lovely location an easy walk from town, would happily stay again"
Australia
Rachel
The price is AU$556
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Mirage Whitsundays

20. QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Staff were super helpful & welcoming, enjoyed my stay here"
Australia
Shannon
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
QCWA Kissing Point Units
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