Tropical North Queensland

Travel Guide

Magnetic Island showing general coastal views, jet skiing and a sandy beach
Palm Cove Beach which includes a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Maritime Museum of Townsville featuring a lighthouse
Cairns which includes coral, landscape views and tropical scenes
Magnetic Island National Park which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views

Where to stay in Tropical North Queensland

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
Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by The Strand Beach and Strand Park while in the area.

North Ward
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 199 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
AED 199
AED 219 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet good prices and close to city"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 356 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 356
AED 391 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The cleanliness was good. Good view, good room."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is AED 232 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 232
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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