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1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"The property was very clean and staff very attentive. I enjoyed the quite location close to water and local restaurants"
Australia
Aydin
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

2. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Australia
Edmond
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

3. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Nice large pool. Restaurant attached was amazing. Apartment was large & had a big balcony. Not the nicest room but pretty good value."
Australia
Georgina
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Mantra Amphora

4. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
The Palms at Palm Cove

5. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This is one of the loveliest places I've stayed. The 1 bedroom apartment was the perfect size for one person or a couple. We had a full kitchen, big balcony and washing machine & dryer. The staff were really helpful and the pool and pool bar were perfect for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend!"
Australia
Stephenie
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

6. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (627 reviews)
"We have seen some recent poor reviews - that was not our experience at all. The place was centrally located, clean, wifi worked great, large spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff and the pool was a nice spot to relax. The rooms are tile and concrete - so not much to update. We have zero complaints and would stay there again."
Canada
Heather
The price is S$209
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

7. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.6 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

8. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

9. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (565 reviews)
"We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Alamanda. Thank you Mel and Team, we had a great time and we will be back soon."
Australia
Branko
The price is S$379
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

10. The Sebel Palm Cove

The Sebel Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"We live locally in Cairns & we were so surprised this place was hidden away at Palm Cove its a beautiful hotel and rooms are so clean reasonable"
Australia
Jodi
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Sebel Palm Cove

11. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Very friendly owner amd staff, clean and nice appartement with everything you need. Beach was close, pool was fine. Would have loved to stay longer. Next time for sure again!"
Germany
Horst
The price is S$325
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

12. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.2 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is S$229
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Trinity Beach Pacific

13. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3.0 star property
Ellis Beach, 5.6 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (96 reviews)
"Great location and staff was very helpful,"
Australia
Helen
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

14. Wallaby Hideaway

Wallaby Hideaway
3.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach
The price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Wallaby Hideaway

15. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
3.5 star property
Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (735 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect. Room very spacious. Could not pick any better place for the price."
Australia
Nicole
The price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

16. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (902 reviews)
"Great stay, heavily treed around the pool which restricted sun to pool area but was in a great location to beach and cafes/restaurants."
Australia
John
The price is S$333
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Drift Palm Cove

17. Blue Lagoon Villas

Blue Lagoon Villas
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Well appointed, clean."
Australia
Joseph
The price is S$460
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Blue Lagoon Villas

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

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
5.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (720 reviews)
"We had very relaxing time at the beautiful hotel"
Australia
Inna
The price is S$743
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

19. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 18.4 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,126 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Canada
Kenneth
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

20. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Blue Lagoon Villa B
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach, 3.1 km from Clifton Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :) "
Australia
Bernie
The price is S$492
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Blue Lagoon Villa B
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Compare popular hotels in Clifton Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
819 reviews
View
Courtyard
The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
89 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
565 reviews
View
A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.
Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
627 reviews
View

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Trinity Beach

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

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 Mudflats might round out your trip.

Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Clifton Beach like?
Clifton Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Clifton Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Clifton Beach?
Based on our traveller data, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay in Clifton Beach. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking.
How many hotels will I find in the Clifton Beach area?
Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodation options in Clifton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cairns area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Clifton Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Clifton Beach.
What is there to do in this Cairns neighbourhood?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Clifton Beach, Palm Cove Beach and Kewarra Beach while you're in Clifton Beach. A visit to Clifton Village Shopping Centre is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Trinity Beach, Back Shot Beach and Buchan Point are just a few of the places to visit in and around Clifton Beach. Earl Hill Conservation Park and Smithfield Conservation Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cairns.

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