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Our top choices for Freshwater hotels

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

1. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 5 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is ฿3,401
฿3,741 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

2. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to airport, but an in town location."
United States
Theodore
The price is ฿3,700
฿4,071 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,117 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and great location."
United States
Larry
The price is ฿3,360
฿3,696 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is ฿5,640
฿6,204 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

5. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is ฿5,456
฿6,001 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cairns Beach Resort
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden bench, and a small shelf with toiletries.

6. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the cabins. Everything we needed. Handy having the laundry to catch up on washing while travelling. Pool was nice."
Australia
Anne
The price is ฿3,169
฿3,486 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

7. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.2 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Terrific stay. Excellent location - close to restaurants & shops. Will love to stay there again."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ฿5,441
฿5,441 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Mantra Esplanade
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

8. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
United States
Kalin
The price is ฿4,156
฿4,571 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

9. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda, 6 km from Freshwater
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night between a connecting flight. Reasonably close to the airport. Staff were friendly. Room was quite big. Building is quite rundown but we didn't explore any of the pool area or restaurants as we arrived late in the evening and left first thing in the morning."
Australia
Chloe
The price is ฿3,563
฿3,920 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Palm Royale Cairns
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

10. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.4 km from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, had everything we needed."
United States
JoHanna
The price is ฿5,200
฿5,720 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cairns Plaza Hotel
A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

11. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.1 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (425 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean and well maintained The location was perfect too, in the heart of it all! Highly recommend."
Australia
Sogand
The price is ฿4,196
฿4,616 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Oaks Cairns Hotel
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

12. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.9 km from Freshwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great pools and location"
Australia
Warren
The price is ฿5,202
฿5,722 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crystalbrook Flynn
A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

13. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 7.1 km from Freshwater
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
The price is ฿3,966
฿4,363 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Pool

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.7 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ฿4,122
฿4,534 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

15. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Freshwater
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Ggreat 2 bedroom cabin value you for money"
Australia
Stephen John
The price is ฿1,832
฿1,832 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

16. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.3 km from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, helpful staff, clean and comfy, good value."
Australia
vicki
The price is ฿3,824
฿4,206 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

17. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.5 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Australia
Catherine
The price is ฿4,660
฿5,126 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and bar stools.

18. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96 reviews)
"Room was good and location was convenient"
Australia
Chris
The price is ฿2,509
฿2,760 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

19. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.2 km from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (570 reviews)
"Very clean room, centrally situated, great views."
Australia
Jim
The price is ฿4,283
฿4,712 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Benson Hotel
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.

20. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.6 km from Freshwater
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"
Australia
Gerard
The price is ฿3,398
฿3,738 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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Where to stay in Freshwater

Find the best Freshwater areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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 beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

Trinity Beach

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

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 gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.

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.

Top Freshwater Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"
Chenyu 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

What is Freshwater like?
Travellers to Cairns's Freshwater neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Freshwater, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Freshwater.
What is there to do around this Cairns neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Freshwater include Redlynch Central Shopping Centre, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Kamerunga Conservation Park. While you're out sightseeing, Skydive The Reef Cairns and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cairns.