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 Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon, 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

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.

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 Beach and Palm Cove 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 AED 228 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 228
AED 252 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,003 reviews)
Good value!
"Quick and easy check in, friendly staff. Clean and tidy room, private and quiet, I had no issues at all."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AED 433 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 433
AED 477 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was great and in a good location."

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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 AED 848 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 848
AED 933 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
"We stayed as a family of 3 with a 1yr old. We also stayed as a larger group of 6adults and 4kids. It was a great little getaway for my mother in laws 60th. During wet season(weather was still warm enough for a swim) it was quiet and had the entire pool area to ourselves, pool temp was perfect. The ..."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 out of 5
2 Langley Road, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,074 reviews)
"Great property for a family holiday, good size apartment, kids loved the swim out pool room"

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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! (1,260 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
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 Vie Spa Port Douglas ...
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
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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
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
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 family-friendly area, find time to visit its spas.

Palm Cove Beach
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