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A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
S$236
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a sign reading "HARRISONS".
An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a turquoise pool, and lush greenery.

2. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
S$347
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.
A reception desk with a glass panel design, a potted plant, and the word "ARDO" on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the sea with boats.

3. Ardo

Ardo
Townsville
Australia
Bronte
S$265
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ardo
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

4. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
S$218
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crystalbrook Flynn
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
S$210
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

6. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
S$201
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

7. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
S$213
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

8. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
S$302
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Crystalbrook Riley
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.
A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden ladder, a round coffee table, and a wicker chair.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

9. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
Townsville
United Kingdom
Sophie
S$94
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rambutan Resort
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

10. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
S$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A bright, spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of palm trees through the glass doors.

11. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
S$429
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

12. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Australia
Aden
S$586
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea, featuring wicker furniture and hanging lights.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
S$290
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a view of the water and distant buildings.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

14. Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
South Townsville
Australia
Daniel
S$144
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Belmoral Corporate Suites
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.
A modern hotel lobby with a pool view, comfortable seating, and a stone accent wall.

15. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
S$338
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Peppers Beach Club
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A beach lined with tall palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with balconies.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, two lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view through a sliding door.

16. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
United Kingdom
Tracey
S$783
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A modern interior with a glass-enclosed water feature, stone steps, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

17. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
Belinda Phillis
S$263
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.
Meeting facility
A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
S$196
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A modern outdoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and a view of the sea.
A man walking on a concrete path towards a building with a stone wall and a metal roof.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains. There are several sofas and a dining table in the center.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea and trees, and a wooden ceiling.

19. Qualia

Qualia
Whitsundays
United States
Jeremy
Qualia
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

20. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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