Clifton Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

A golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and a forested hill in the background.
A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.
A wooden swing hanging from a tree branch over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea in the background.
A beach with a mountain in the background and palm trees along the shore.

Stay near popular Clifton Beach attractions

Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
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Things to do

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

฿559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

฿4,286
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

฿701
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

฿1,004
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

฿1,635
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

฿561
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Clifton Beach

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿5,070
฿5,577 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great venue neat and tidy beautiful rooms with a view and large .. close to the esplanade and restaurants and bars and casino"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,139 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿5,139
฿5,653 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,031 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,031
฿6,634 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿5,588 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,588
฿6,147 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)
"Nice views good location"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ฿3,645 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,645
฿4,009 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Every was good great location when having a late arrival"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,862 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,862
฿4,248 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
The Oceanfront Cairns
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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

Cairns Central Business District

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

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

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.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

A sandy beach with waves, mountains in the background, and a person walking with a child.

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.

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