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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 waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.
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
NT$4,899
NT$5,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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.
An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a turquoise pool, and lush greenery.
A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, two glasses of champagne, a blue teapot, and cups on a table with a view of a pool and palm trees.

2. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
NT$7,959
NT$8,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 multi-story hotel with the name "ORDO" prominently displayed on the facade. It features balconies on each floor, a central archway entrance, and is surrounded by palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Ardo

Ardo
Townsville
Australia
Bronte
NT$6,629
NT$7,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ardo
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
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
NT$4,783
NT$5,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
NT$4,338
NT$4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

6. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
NT$4,157
NT$4,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.
A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by a marina with boats.

7. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
NT$4,870
NT$5,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

8. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
NT$6,721
NT$7,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Crystalbrook Riley
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.
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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.

9. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
Townsville
United Kingdom
Sophie
NT$2,164
NT$2,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Rambutan Resort
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

10. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
NT$5,709
NT$6,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
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
NT$8,491
NT$9,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.

12. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Australia
Aden
NT$14,302
NT$17,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea, featuring wicker furniture and hanging lights.
A reception area with a surfboard, reception desk, and a view of a pool and building.

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
NT$5,872
NT$6,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 living room with a grey sofa, a large potted plant, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.
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
NT$3,480
NT$3,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Belmoral Corporate Suites
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.
A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.
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
NT$6,640
NT$6,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Peppers Beach Club
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
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.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.

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

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
Australia
Kara-Jae
NT$17,984
NT$19,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 modern kitchen with a long counter, hanging plants, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

17. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
United States
Brad
NT$4,747
NT$5,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.
A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
NT$4,010
NT$4,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 modern living room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, a pool, and a TV.
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.

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 resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.

20. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Nice resort, just a little outdated"
James 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"
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Posted 2 days ago
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10/10 Excellent
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