Clifton Beach Travel Guide
Cairns
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
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,367 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿7,367
฿8,103 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The breakfast was nice, the staff was friendly, the location was nice with nice views of Chinaman Creek. The property was a bit dated. For the price and value- was good"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,051 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿7,051
฿7,756 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 ฿7,493 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿7,493
฿8,242 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Easy stay, convenient location for taking tours. Amenities in rooms on 10th floor were much better than 9th floor. Would recommend the hotel."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿6,269 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,269
฿6,896 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-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! (1,061 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Property was well maintained and beautiful. Location was amazing and accommodating, 10 minute walk on the Esplanade to the night market, marina, lagoon, restaurants, and local shops. Overall amazing experience! Great food, atmosphere and excellent for kids!"
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.
