Macalister Range Travel Guide

Cairns

A cable car overlooking a green valley with distant mountains.

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Top hotels in Macalister Range

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is ฿11,766 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿11,766
฿12,942 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The service was excellent. The pool side service & swim up bar were wonderful."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,893 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿7,893
฿8,682 total
29 Jul - 30 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

Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,619 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,619
฿7,281 total
9 Aug - 10 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

Hilton Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

2 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,587 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,587
฿3,945 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
5.6/10 (9 reviews)
"The place needs a refurbished on the building, furniture and linen."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
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

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Where to stay in Macalister Range

Find the best Macalister Range 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.

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.



Macalister Range Travel Guide