
Holiday rentals with beach access in Cairns
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Seaside Heated pool 300m to beach tropical house
🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Tropical breezes 🌴Pool maintained at a constant 32c in cooler months. 🌴 Focus on clean and comfort. All linen including coverlets laundered between every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴 🌴Hear the beach from the master bedroom or while cooking on the bbq at night 🌴 Netflix Stan 🌴Double lock up garage 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Separate Media room 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking

Absolute Beach Front Surf Shack
Unique beachfront shack nestled in the quiet streets of Holloways Beach. Just 10mins from the Airport and 15mins from the CBD, this is one of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns offering a place to escape. The cosy open living accom has sea views from the deck and front rooms. With direct beach access, all you have to do is step off the deck. Here you can enjoy a cuppa or quiet beverages looking out over the sea. Experience falling asleep listening to the waves gently lapping the shore.

Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!
Retreat to a little piece of paradise, with a large pool at your doorstep, and the beach a quick stroll away. Close to Palm Cove and 30 min drive to the city. In our tropical garden, the beach themed guest house has all the comforts of home. Spacious, air conditioned, with kitchen, bbq, and pool side furniture. Free wifi + Netflix. Our house is across the garden. So at hand for local tips or anything you may need. Come and stay, we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you!

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! 🌴 Cairns Beachside retreat
Come and relax in our beachfront retreat. This spacious self contained apartment includes a combined kitchen, living and dining room with beachviews. Two queen size bedrooms (one with additonal single bed), modern twoway bathroom and a shared laundry facility for your convenience. Perfect for a couples sneaky weekend away or perfect for a family fun holiday. Enjoy a stroll on the beach, roam around our beautiful gardens or a splash in our large infinity pool. Relax, unwind, recharge!

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

Coral Sea Penthouse - Ocean Views. On Esplanade
Penthouse Level apartment situated in the heart of the city overlooking the Esplanade lagoon.... what more could you want? This luxurious and spacious property offers guests the most amazing views, amenities in the best location in Cairns. Take the lift down to the Esplanade (entrance next to the Night markets) and you can walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal, Lagoon and to some of the most incredible Restaurants that Cairns has to offer! Apartment size - 139 square meters.

ABSOLUTE STUNNING WATER VIEWS IN THE CITY
Fabulous waterfront LOCATION with stunning views of the Coral Sea, Cairns Esplanade and LOCATED above the night markets. Positioned on the 5th level in the very heart of Cairns city where you can conveniently walk everywhere within a couple of minutes, markets, great restaurants & shopping. Walk across the park to the jetty for all the reef tours or you may prefer to just relax on the balcony and watch the world go by. YOu will enjoy endless relaxation.

5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.

Trinity Beach Oasis
Welcome to your serene beachside oasis in beautiful Trinity Beach — where tropical calm meets modern comfort. Start your mornings with a coffee in the fresh sea air, then enjoy a breezy 7-minute stroll to the beach, cafés, restaurants and local favourites. Shops and essentials are just 2 minutes away, making everything effortless. Peaceful, stylish and thoughtfully prepared, this is the perfect place to unwind, reset and soak up paradise. 🌿✨

Luxury one bed Apt 323: Ocean Front Resort & Spa
Take a break in this luxury one bed apartment located in the Pullman Sea Temple & Spa Palm Coves favourite beach front resort. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a well earned rest. Relax in beautiful pools , work out in the fully equipped gym, treat yourself to a spa treatment or simply enjoy a stroll along one of Australia's finest beaches to the beautiful Palm Cove village with it's numerous casual cafes and world class restaurants.

Argentea Beachfront House
Nestled in a tightly held, secluded estate, this 2-bedroom apartment is a masterclass in coastal design. By eliminating the road between the home and the tide, the residence offers an immersive oceanfront experience rarely found in North Queensland. The layout is a clever dialogue between two landscapes: one side embraces the sparkling expanse of the Coral Sea, while the other looks back into a tranquil bushland canopy.

Mylara Beachfront Holiday Home
A waterfront holiday home at Holloways Beach (15-minutes north of Cairns), Mylara is a seaside getaway that’s set in a suburb that’s more local than touristy. Here at Mylara, it’s all about easy-going days by the waterside; relax on your very own private poolside deck overlooking the Coral Sea, or with direct beach access from our yard, lounge on the sandy shores. The choice is yours!
Popular amenities for rentals with beach access in Cairns
Apartment rentals with beach access

Mistral on Island Views—Pool Paradise on the Beach

Serenity・Drift Beach Resort・Palm Cove

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1 Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Direct Pool Access

Official Resort Booking - Studio

Sunbird Suite in Palm Cove

Golden Cowrie Trinity Beach

Cosy Stay near Cairns Esplanade
House rentals with beach access

Seascape @ Palm Cove: Heated Pool | Luxury | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Villa O’Shea

Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool

The Beach House

Beach House on Cinderella - absolute beachfront

@Solstays Luxury: Pool, Gym, Games Room & SUV Hire
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Paradise Penthouse

Temple Swim Out Apartment 106 Palm Cove

Business or Pleasure

Palm Cove Beach Resort Two-Bedroom Apartment

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views

Relax at Trinity Beach Getaway, Blue Lagoon.

Peppers Palm Cove luxury

Drift Beachfront Resort Suite 4204
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £123 | £105 | £109 | £129 | £119 | £138 | £168 | £157 | £154 | £139 | £132 | £154 |
| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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570 properties feature pools

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250 properties have a dedicated workspace

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630 of Cairns holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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