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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

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, (821 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$173
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

2. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 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$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mantra Amphora

3. 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$133
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

4. 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$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

5. 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$144
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
The Palms at Palm Cove

6. 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$168
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

7. 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, (1,001 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$240
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

8. 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$178
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

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, (567 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$347
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 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$157
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Sebel Palm Cove

11. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 18.4 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,134 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Canada
Kenneth
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

12. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.4 km from Clifton Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (574 reviews)
"Lovely clean room. Great one night stay.Only thing that spoiled it was the noise from the nightclub close by so not a good sleep."
Australia
Jenny
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Benson Hotel

13. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.3 km from Clifton Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
United States
Jonah
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

14. 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, (97 reviews)
"Great location and staff was very helpful,"
Australia
Helen
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

15. 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$228
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Trinity Beach Pacific

16. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 20.2 km from Clifton Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Terrific stay. Excellent location - close to restaurants & shops. Will love to stay there again."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mantra Esplanade

17. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 17.7 km from Clifton Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18. 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, (903 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$331
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Drift Palm Cove

19. 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$308
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

20. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 10.5 km from Clifton Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (368 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Cairns Beach Resort
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The price is S$173
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The price is S$133
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The price is S$144
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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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