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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great stay great price "
Australia
Neil
$186 nightly
The price is $206
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Airlie Beach Hotel
Terrace/patio
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Everything was great"
Canada
David
$78 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hides Hotel Cairns
Exterior
Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
3.5 star property
South Townsville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Nice hotel "
United Kingdom
Vannessa
$103 nightly
The price is $113
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.0 out of 10, Good, (481)
"Helpful staff, basic but adequate room for an overnight stay. Lovely pool, but experience spoilt by loud, drinking, smoking guests who were 'camped' by the pool."
Australia
Christine
$62 nightly
The price is $68
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Tropiq
View from room
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower
3.5 star property
Yeppoon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (763)
"The room was very clean and well appointed. The elevator was quick. We never waited for long. The breakfast was excellent and sustained us for much of the day. The location was superb. The beach was in front and a good selection of bars and eateries were all within walking distance."
Australia
Walter
$116 nightly
The price is $116
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bayview Tower
Balcony view
Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (963)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
$83 nightly
The price is $92
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Heritage Cairns
BBQ/picnic area
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
6.4 out of 10, (1002)
"Very good for stay will come back next time "
Australia
Tu
$42 nightly
The price is $46
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (201)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Paul
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Seahaven Resort
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
The Gladstone

The Gladstone

The Gladstone
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (564)
"Location and nice staff"
Australia
Nitin
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Gladstone
Interior entrance
Centrepoint Motor Inn

Centrepoint Motor Inn

Centrepoint Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rockhampton City
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (575)
"Staff were lively and the room was clean. "
Australia
Ian
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (581)
"Love staying here. Is central to everything and staff are lovely "
Australia
Tori
$93 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Madison Ocean Breeze
Outdoor spa tub
Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again "
Australia
carol
$126 nightly
The price is $139
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Family Room (Standard) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (704)
"Great location on the river a short walk to shops and restaurants "
Australia
Alistair
$80 nightly
The price is $87
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Mid City Motor Inn
1 bedroom apartment (ocean view) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (615)
"The room was clean, cool and quiet and the bed was comfortable. I would happily stay there again."
Australia
Annette
$90 nightly
The price is $100
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Queen Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton
3.5 star property
Rockhampton City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (415)
"Good plan to stay"
Australia
Resham
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Reception
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Excellent service, clean room, friendly staff, pool "
Australia
Ngau
$56 nightly
The price is $62
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Queens Court
On the beach
Shoredrive Motel

Shoredrive Motel

Shoredrive Motel
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (626)
"As far as motels go this place was great! Super clean and location was perfect for a one night stay. We also had our dog with us and they were super accommodating. Happy with the price and staff were super friendly. Recommend to all :) "
Australia
Eva
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Shoredrive Motel
Aerial view
Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort
3.5 star property
Heron Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (296)
"When I arrived, I was told I was upgraded. That was such an amazing surprise! "
Canada
Christine
$194 nightly
The price is $214
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Heron Island Resort
Outdoor banquet area
Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Very nice friendly staff! Enjoyed my stay !!"
United States
Shankar
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Coral Tree Inn
Children's play area - outdoor
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
3.0 star property
Norman Gardens
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Clean room and good amenities "
Australia
Hetvi
$104 nightly
The price is $104
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$86 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
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