Clifton Beach Travel Guide
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Visit Clifton Beach
Stay near popular Clifton Beach attractions
Things to do
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
฿555
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
฿555
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
฿4,247
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
฿995
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
฿1,620
per adult
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
฿787
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Clifton Beach
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach Clifton Beach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
"Quiet location, close to bus route into Cairns and Palm Cove. Nice to wake up to and come home to a typical NQ view. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,633 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿6,633
฿7,297 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location! within easy access to the esplanade, the night market and the city centre."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,893 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,893
฿8,682 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Everything was fabulous. The only feedback we would have is that we thought the room service plates should be covered. We were in a lift full of people and there was a plate of uncovered food in there. We had a fabulous stay, the room was amazing and staff wonderful. Would defo stay again !!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,319 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,319
฿5,851 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"The room was very spacious with a lovely view, it really could do with a facelift, a bit worn and outdated, as we were there on Saturday night, there was very loud street noise until late, but not other nights. But, the location certainly made up for it! Actually got to see the Cruise Ship Carnival ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,160 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿7,160
฿7,876 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice pool, huge breakfast buffet with everything, free beach towels for going snorkeling in the reef. We already had reservations, but they were willing to help us find things to do. The hotel was right next to the boardwalk and piers."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,107 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,107
฿3,417 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Management are horrible people, the staff were ok but the customer service of the Management is the worst i have ever experienced. I asked them to clean the moldy AC unit and they refused and told me to leave if I didn't like it."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Clifton Beach
Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Cairns Central Business District
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.
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.
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 North Beach might round out your trip.
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.
