Macalister Range Travel Guide

Cairns

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Top hotels in Macalister Range

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,555 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿7,555
฿8,310 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"A little dated but well positioned , everything you need and fabulous staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,378 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿5,378
฿5,916 total
21 Aug - 22 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)
"Great location and views from high floors"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿8,619 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,619
฿9,481 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Rooms were on the smaller size, but were cosy. The staff were very helpful. Parking seemed awkward, as its first in at a nightly rate. I worked it out, that I would go to the plaza after work, free parking for 3 hours, walk to dinner and return to the hotel after 6pm where the street ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
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 ฿11,258 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿11,258
฿12,384 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"This property is spacious and nicely located along the 4 Mile Beach, but it is not easily walkable to the town nor any restaurants nearby. The facilities/pools seemed like they could use a deep cleaning although our room seemed to be updated and clean. The restaurants on site are quite good."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,661 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,661
฿8,428 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 ...
Hilton Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,079 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,079
฿4,486 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
5.2/10 (31 reviews)
"Decent coffee cups for the only positive sorry. Accommodation was grotty, old and tired and certainly not a reflection on your advertisement. Extremely disappointed sadly for our beautiful home city, cannot imagine coming for a holiday and booking there for several nights...."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

The Oceanfront 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