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

Top 10 Hotels in Macalister Range, Cairns

"This is our second time staying here. Was a bit disappointed with the cleanliness of the room this time, as well as some aspects of the room felt like it was falling apart. Location and staff were good."

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Property was very well maintain and staff was friendly. "

RM887 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"Always a great place to stay with the family."

RM781 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Loved our stay there was wonderful "

RM697 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Lovely rooms."

RM1,176 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

"Room Was freshly painted and clean. Recommend for an affordable place to stay in Port Douglas "

"It was great "

RM1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

"Had a fantastic 2 week stay recently staff great and friendly great location close to beach and shops booked to go back in august."

RM1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Really nice and helpful staff. Great location for easy access to town"

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

"This is a beautiful resort placed in the middle of a wonderful nature park with private beach. Highly recommend. Also the coconut tour was great. "

RM1,573 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

"Super friendly owners and very helpful with us getting to know the area and what to go to."

RM697 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

"The property was very clean and quiet very friendly and helpful staff great bbq and swimming pools no bar or restaurant very family oriented "

"Wish we could have stayed longer! Beautiful, comfortable boutique accommodations in a fantastic location! "

"We had a great relaxing stay"

RM1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

"Very nice good location "

"Great location, and good facilities"

"Adorable property and very well maintained. Perfect distance to the beach."

RM714 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

"A great place to stay with handy location & faclities,front desk staff were very helpful"

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

"Excellent stay and service "

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

"Perfect location , right in the centre. "

Where to stay in Macalister Range

Find the best Macalister Range areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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Cairns Central Business District

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

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Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns North

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

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