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A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
RM617
RM679 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a sign reading "HARRISONS".
A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a turquoise pool, and lush greenery.

2. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
RM1,003
RM1,103 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the sea with boats.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception desk with a glass panel design, a potted plant, and the word "ARDO" on the wall.

3. Ardo

Ardo
Townsville
Australia
Bronte
RM835
RM919 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ardo
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

4. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
RM602
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.
A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
RM546
RM601 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

6. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
RM524
RM576 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by a marina with boats.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

7. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
RM613
RM675 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

8. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
RM847
RM931 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Crystalbrook Riley
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.
A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

9. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
Townsville
United Kingdom
Sophie
RM273
RM300 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Rambutan Resort
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

10. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
RM719
RM791 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

11. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
RM1,070
RM1,177 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.
A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.

12. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Australia
Aden
RM1,802
RM2,155 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A reception area with a surfboard, reception desk, and a view of a pool and building.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
RM740
RM814 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large potted plant, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a view of the water and distant buildings.

14. Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
South Townsville
Australia
Daniel
RM438
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Belmoral Corporate Suites
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.
A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.

15. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
RM836
RM836 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Peppers Beach Club
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with balconies.
A beach lined with tall palm trees.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.

16. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
Australia
Kara-Jae
RM2,265
RM2,492 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, hanging plants, and a ceiling fan.
A modern interior with a glass-enclosed water feature, stone steps, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

17. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
United States
Brad
RM598
RM658 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
Meeting facility
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.
A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
RM505
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A modern outdoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and a view of the sea.
A man walking on a concrete path towards a building with a stone wall and a metal roof.
A modern living room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, a pool, and a TV.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains. There are several sofas and a dining table in the center.

19. Qualia

Qualia
Whitsundays
United States
Jeremy
Qualia
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.

20. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
RM1,559
RM1,715 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Nice resort, just a little outdated"
James 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"
Sophia 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cairns
Ardo

Ardo

10/10 Excellent
"Wow! This has to be one of my most favourite hotels of all time. I can’t wait to go back."
Bronte 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Ardo

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