Cape York Peninsula

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cape York Peninsula

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(264 area reviews)

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Trinity Beach
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Village Shopping Centre and Clifton Beach while you're in town.

Clifton Beach
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

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.

Yorkeys Knob
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is SAR 253 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
SAR 253
SAR 278 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It was suitable for a one night accommodation that was last minute was very pleased with the service"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is SAR 329 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 329
SAR 361 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"The Staff were extremely helpful and nice. We arrived hours early so I thought we would see if we could store our luggage. Turned out, we could check in. We were swimming 10 minutes later. The Buffet Breakfast was terrific- highly recommend you take up that option. What a great stay. Thank you very ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is SAR 317 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 317
SAR 349 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Ocean views and everything required for a comfortable stay and staff friendly and very helpful with anything asked of them"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Mitre Street, Craiglie, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Craiglie. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Four Mile Beach and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
Tired needs a revamp
"This is a lovely resort but it’s tired and it has been very trafficked the rooms need an upgrade or even a paint furniture is groty and needs replacing and everything felt low exspecially the bathroom and toilet and couch was really low and uncomfortable the bedroom mattress needs to be replaced ..."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,204 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful when I had a problem with my phone."

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,262 reviews)
"We absolutely loved it. We had a miscommunication about our check in date but it honestly worked out for the best for us. Very inexpensive for what you get. We had a huge balcony overlooking the beach. The car was a huge plus so we could get to nearby attractions but the area had a few restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(109 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Four Mile Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Four Mile Beach

4.5/5(92 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Port Douglas? Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful coral reefs in this family-friendly area.

Four Mile Beach
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(142 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.

Palm Cove Beach
Port Douglas which includes tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset

Macrossan Street

4.5/5(45 reviews)

During your visit to Port Douglas, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Macrossan Street
Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(104 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Esplanade Lagoon