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A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.
A modern room with a bunk bed, a round table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

1. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Manoora
Australia
Stephen John
NT$1,751
NT$1,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A kitchen with a sink, a dining area with chairs, a window with a view, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom.

2. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
Cairns North
Australia
Rohan
NT$2,107
NT$2,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Motel
A spacious patio with a cushioned seating area, a fan, and potted plants.
A bed with two decorative pillows featuring tropical leaf patterns, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a metal shelf unit, and a green curtain.
A group of people seated around a wooden table with pizza boxes, in a room with a tiled floor and a wall-mounted picture.

3. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Jennifer Ann
NT$1,958
NT$2,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Espy Hostel
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a sign for Indigenous Eco Tours. There are potted plants and a refrigerator with beverages.
A group of people on a dock with boats and a mountainous background.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Kalin
NT$2,049
NT$2,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
YHA Cairns Central
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.
A Gili's restaurant with a tropical theme, featuring a curved wall with the restaurant's logo and the tagline "Stay, Play + Explore".
An indoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a hanging wicker light fixture, and a wall covered in green foliage.

5. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Ashton
NT$4,573
NT$5,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a green sofa, and potted plants.
A building with a sign reading "Little Drifter" and a covered outdoor seating area with string lights.
A cozy room with a laptop on a round wooden table, a green armchair, a small ottoman, and a wall-mounted light.

6. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Ann
NT$2,484
NT$2,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Little Drifter Cairns
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a house in the background.
A cozy reading area with two sofas, a small table, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a shelf with folded towels, a potted plant, and a ladder.
A room with a wooden floor, a white bench with colorful cushions, and a window with white blinds.

7. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Parramatta Park
Australia
ROBERT
NT$1,551
NT$1,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A wall with travel brochures and an ATM machine.
A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.

8. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
Cairns Central Business District
Norway
Åge
NT$2,317
NT$2,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Caravella Backpackers
A modern building with a glass entrance, numbered 96, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and palm trees.
A small, single-story building with a striped awning, a front door, and a garage door.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a small kitchenette with a microwave and a sink. The room has wooden paneling and a ceiling fan.
A compact room with a bunk bed, a small kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

9. First City Caravilla

First City Caravilla
Earlville
Australia
Shakira
First City Caravilla
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a fenced area with a chair and a building in the background.
A covered walkway with a sign indicating a laundry area.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

10. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Shane
NT$2,997
NT$3,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cairns City Motel
A clear swimming pool with white chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.
A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a bookshelf, and a chandelier.
A garden with pink flowers and a wooden fence.

11. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Parramatta Park
Australia
Anonymous traveler
NT$3,427
NT$3,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
A swimming pool with clear water, a person lying on the edge, and a building with balconies in the background.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central entrance, and a parking area.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative archway.

12. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
NT$4,662
NT$5,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
Room
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with a view of palm trees, a dresser, and a painting.
A hallway with a white door, a welcome sign, and two wooden planters with green plants.

13. Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym

Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
Westcourt
Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chair.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a staircase.

14. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Bill
A1 Inn the City
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a red popcorn machine.
A modern bedroom with a bed, desk, and chair.
A white balcony with a wooden table and bench, a potted plant, and a view of the street and palm trees.

15. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Parramatta Park
Australia
DRAGAN
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
An aerial view of a resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered area with lounge chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table set with plates and glasses, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A dining area with a table set for four, a ceiling fan, and a view of the living room.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting above the headboard.

16. Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym

Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
Westcourt
Australia
Alena
Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
A room with a sofa, a wicker basket with glasses, a white table, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a hanging plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a jigsaw puzzle.
A swimming pool with a shaded area, surrounded by palm trees and a modern building with a Coca-Cola sign.

17. Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool

Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool
Cairns North
NT$10,175
NT$20,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Spacious Retreat With Courtyard Resort Pool
Interior
A dining area with a wooden table, two white chairs with blue patterns, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and hanging plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

18. Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
Cairns North
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pink flamingo float.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a small round table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A balcony with a glass table and chairs overlooking a body of water and greenery.

19. Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
Trinity Beach
Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
A swimming pool with a white pool deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a white building in the background.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, white chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, and a dishwasher. There is a large island with a sink and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, a kitchen area with a kettle, and a balcony with a view.

20. Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
Trinity Beach
Australia
Sally
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
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