Tropical North Queensland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Magnetic Island which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and jet skiing
Tropical North Queensland
Maritime Museum of Townsville which includes a lighthouse
Tropical North Queensland
Magnetic Island National Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views

Where to stay in Tropical North Queensland

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Palm Cove

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

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

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.

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

Cairns North

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.

Cairns North
Clifton Beach which includes mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Clifton Beach
The Strand which includes a sunset, hiking or walking and a garden

The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

The Strand
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.626.469 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
2.626.469 ₫
2.889.116 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is 3.147.100 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
3.147.100 ₫
3.461.810 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The property is clean and has spectacular views from the room, staffs are very friendly and easy , the location is quiet far from the main Cairns city, but the hotel provides shuttle to city at specific times In a day , overall the facility is super good and liked it .. definitely recommend !!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Quick check in/check out, room was great, shower was beautiful."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,237 reviews)
"Excellent hotel 10/10"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Madison Ocean Breeze
Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 out of 5
81 Mitchell Street, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (537 reviews)
"Great location close to the Strand and a great variety of restairants and takeaway food s nearby. Safe, secure underground parking. Easy lift access to the three floors, Splacous room with balcony with partial sea view. Microwave.stove and kitchen facilites for preparing your own breakfast and light ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Madison Ocean Breeze
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 out of 5
2 Langley Road, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,101 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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