What is Clifton Beach like?

Clifton Beach is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Clifton Beach travel tips? Be sure to check out Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Clifton Beach?

Based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find in the Clifton Beach area?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations 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 bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Clifton Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Clifton Beach?

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What is there to do in this Cairns neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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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1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 2 km from Clifton Beach

Aydin

NT$4,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.

2. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

Nancy

NT$9,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

3. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach

Georgina

NT$5,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Stephenie

NT$6,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

5. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.3 km from Clifton Beach

John

NT$8,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.4 km from Clifton Beach

Karthik

NT$4,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

7. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.5 km from Clifton Beach

Horst

NT$8,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

8. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.3 km from Clifton Beach

catharine

NT$4,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

9. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 3.6 km from Clifton Beach

Charlotte

NT$4,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

10. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

Palm Cove, 2.9 km from Clifton Beach

Adam

NT$23,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

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

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Inna

NT$19,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

12. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Edmond

NT$3,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A resort pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a mountain in the background.

13. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 2.8 km from Clifton Beach

Nicole

NT$9,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

14. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach, 4.7 km from Clifton Beach

Jessica

NT$5,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.

15. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 3 km from Clifton Beach

Joanne

NT$5,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A clear blue pool surrounded by tropical plants and a stone wall.

16. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach, 3.2 km from Clifton Beach

Sarah

NT$6,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a dog and palm trees.

17. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach, 5.6 km from Clifton Beach

Helen

NT$5,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern patio with a white table and benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake and houses in the background.

18. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach, 3.1 km from Clifton Beach

"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 :) "

Bernie

NT$12,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

19. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 20.3 km from Clifton Beach

Ben

NT$5,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A pool area with clear water, surrounded by rocks and palm trees, and a covered seating area with umbrellas.

20. Wallaby Hideaway

Trinity Beach, 3 km from Clifton Beach

NT$8,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa	5.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 819 reviews	View
Trinity Collective	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 193 reviews	View
The Palms at Palm Cove	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 89 reviews	View
Palm Cove Studio Apartments	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 66 reviews	View
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 626 reviews	View

Where to stay in Clifton Beach

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

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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.

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Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

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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.

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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 Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

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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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Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Sunho from front desk was excellent and very helpful. He wasn't the one check in for us but I was very impressed the way how to handle customers and very polite and make sure he answer all the questions when asked."

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good

"We liked the spacious room with sitting area and balcony. Airconditioning was strong, and it has no adjustment, only on or off - the hotel even recommends turning it off at night! There is a ceiling fan however. Main pool was closed indefinitely, I think they could have let us know about that in advance... Smaller pool was OK, we didn't try the lap pool but others reported it very cold. Breakfast was a little disappointing for the price ($35/$38.50 on weekends), limited range and most of the hot food wasn't hot."

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Our top choices for Clifton Beach hotels

1. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

2. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

3. Mantra Amphora

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

5. Drift Palm Cove

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

7. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

8. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

9. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

10. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso

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

12. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

13. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

14. Trinity Collective

15. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

16. Trinity Beach Pacific

17. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

18. Blue Lagoon Villa B

19. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

20. Wallaby Hideaway

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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove

Cairns Central Business District

Trinity Beach

Cairns North

Parramatta Park

Top Clifton Beach Hotel Reviews

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