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The Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!
Benjamin’s place was perfect! Great location! Easy access to everything while visiting Cairns. Easy check in and excellent communication. Highly recommend!

Absolute Waterfront Apartment
Apartment is beautiful. Location is perfectl, right above the restaraunts and on the waterfront. Easy stroll to the Esplanade. Great views of the boats coming and going from marina. We have stayed here twice and will stay again.

Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 12
2 Norwegians arriving from Sydney on 3 weeks holiday in Australia. Fantastic location only a public bus trip fram Cairns. The only negative is the possibility to swim in the ocean.

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.
Perfect stay! Such an amazing location, easy to walk to everything, fun boardwalk, and delicious restaurants!

Ocean View Apartment - Cairns City
cute apartment, very comfortable. Jodie left us a bottle of wine upon our arrival. we asked for an early check in and late check out and Jodie was able to accommodate us. Great experience. Thanks!

Esplanade apartment sleeps 5
We made a last minute booking (spontaneous trip - booking was made onkt hours before arriving). Cheryl made the process so easy. Her communication was very polite, quick and thorough. Definitely recommend!

Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Swim Out
We had a wonderful family holiday at Dianne’s place. The apartment was perfect for our family with two young toddlers, beautiful setting, clean, comfortable and all the extras for kids, toys, pool toys and a great outdoor spa bath. We had a lot of fun at the resort beach pool and the location in Palm Cove is perfect, by the beach and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and would love to go back.

2bed beach-resort apartment 10steps to pool
My experience in this apartment was absolutely wonderful! Just a few steps away from the pool, it couldn't be more perfectly located. The overall ambience of the property is beautiful. With so many fantastic restaurants nearby and a short walk to the beach, everything you need is within reach. Dimitri, the host, was incredibly responsive and truly exceptional.
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Arthouse cottage on the beach
We really loved this pearl with the beutifull view. Really great atmosphere inside the house with art (some by the owner) and quirky stuff everywhere. Easy to get on trips and head out on tours in the area, and with at nice neighbourhood pub. We quickly got used to the heat and enjoyed the nice garden with its rich variaty of animals. We would come again if we had the chance 🌴🌴🌴

Villa O’Shea
What a lovely stay. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of room the view is spectacular. The gardens are beautiful.

Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool
Thank you Nadia for a great stay! Loved all the little features like toys and books for the kids. My four year old was obsessed with the pool! We hope to return again 🙏

Kuranda Rainforest House
We just finished up an amazing 1.5 weeks at Renee's beautiful place. We're a family of 4 (2 teenagers, 2 adults) and this house was perfect! We had enough room to spread out but also great common areas to share meals, conversation and games. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking - dishes, many different appliances, pots/pans as well as basic staples like olive oil. The outdoor spaces were lovely; the landscaping is beautiful and the large deck became our favorite place to hang out and watch the river, butterflies and birds. The layout was great for us - two of the bedrooms are connected to the main house via the deck so it gave everyone their own space. We had a chance to go swimming in the river which our kids loved. We arrived to Cairns very early & Renee was gracious enough to allow us to check in early which we appreciated after 28hrs of travel! We would definitely stay here again - we were sorry to leave!

Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
We had the most memorable few days staying at this gorgeous property - plenty of space to relax, and perfectly kitted out for a super fun time with friends. Everything is of high quality and Graham and Leigh provided thoughtful touches as well as suggestions of what to do in the area. We absolutely loved it and can highly recommend it - it is just out of Cairns so perfect to nip into town, but Holloways has the feel of a tropical island and the house itself is just choice. We hope to be back soon!

BIG Beach House Tranquility - beachfront renovated
Great location! Views, outdoor and indoor entertaining, multiple living spaces and a great pool. Perfect for multiple families staying together. This place is amazing So close to beach and house is equipped with everything. Would highly recommend. Thank you Barbara April 2025

Willow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home
What a wonderful stay! Beautiful home, lots of space. The house was very well appointed for our large group. We cooked two nights and went to local restaurants on the other nights. The pool was wonderful. The beach in front is beautiful. Watching the flying foxes fly overhead at sunset is unbelievable. Saw some wallabies as well in the neighborhood. What an amazing stay. Highly recommended. Convenient to downtown Cairns.

Cairns Beaches Home, Marina View Sleeps 12 - Pool
Great place and great communication from the hosts.
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325 Harbour Lights with Garden View
Lovely apartment overlooking green garden area. Well equipped, comfortable beds and quality linens. Great pool and gym. Hosts kept in touch to check all was ok, could not have been more helpful. Close to shops and tours. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend.

Drift Beachfront Resort Suite 2409
Great Stay in Apartment. Clean and nice like in description. Beautiful location - next to the beach and Restaurant. Supermarket on the oppside side of the Street. everything Was great. thanks Thomas

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
The location of the apartment and the views are great. The place is just as described & very comfortable. Thomas' responses & communication were always very prompt & helpful. I would highly recommend his place to anyone coming to Cairns.

Trinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
A sprawling home with great views. Kitchen was fabulous. The bedrooms and bathrooms were top notch. The patio area had comfortable seating. Even though the place is a part of a small group of apartments, it felt totally private. Covered car park was a bonus. Hosts are super responsive and helpful. One reaches the place through two flights of narrow stairs. It may be difficult to carry large luggage or if you have mobility issues. Otherwise this is a dream vacation home

Esplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
it would not hurt to provide garbage bags and laundry detergent.

Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
We traveled to Cairns for a family vacation! Christine’s place was top notch in terms of location and surroundings with very happening cafes & restaurants just around the corner. Moreover, we spent 2 days just enjoying the property with great ocean views and coffee ! Pool & tennis lawn added more entertainment! This relaxed city & the property has given our family a core travel memory! Highly recommend this property a great family vacation living experience !

Tropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
Paul's unit is in a perfect location. We canceled our car rental because everything is very walkable. Great restaurants, markets, shopping, and activities in the area. The balcony has a beautiful view of the esplanade. Loved hanging out at dusk watching the fruit bats. We will stay here again if we return to Cairns for a holiday! Recommend Passions of Paradise for snorkel/dive coral reef. Great staff and a wonderful boat! Thanks, Paul!

2 Bedroom Condo "w" Pool entrance off your balcony
Vanessa's place was the perfect haven for a couple of nights in Cairns. It is central and only a few minutes walk from the waterfront where all the restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues are! Every one of your needs in an accommodation are met. It is truly a home away from home.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Clifton Beach
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
£37 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
680 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties have a pool
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20 properties include access to wifi
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