Cairns
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Where to stay in Cairns
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.
Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Cairns North
Beaches and abundant 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.
Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.
Hilton Cairns
Convene t location and loved the umbrellas! Some days room did not clean the glasses and cups.
Reviewed on 30 December 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Staff was great! The chef doing the egg orders was wonderful!
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Good service and nice place.
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Very Good
Reviewed on 19 December 2025
Drift Palm Cove
The apartment was adequate for our needs, clean, comfortable and with extras like washing machine and dryer, microwave/airfryer/convection plus hotplates. The pool area is lovely and access to everything was an easy walk plus right on the beach. We would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
The ocean view was stunning, the rooms felt like home, welcoming and relaxing. The pool was great for cooling off and was never crowded. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Palm Cove Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its spas.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Esplanade Lagoon
Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Night Markets
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
You can take time to visit Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station during your travels to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs and shops in this walkable area.
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Kewarra Beach
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- James Cook University
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Golf Club
- Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Tanks Arts Centre
