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1. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (236 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay to explore The Atherton Tablelands with a lovely garden, continental breakfast included and very friendly and helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Tove
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Malanda Lodge
King Room with Spa | View from room

2. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Heritage Cairns
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

3. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Perfect location between beach & shopping"
Australia
Linda
$150 nightly
The price is $167
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Port Douglas Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (101 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
$85 nightly
The price is $94
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Beach

5. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
Australia
Felicity
$97 nightly
The price is $108
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Beach Lodge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Reasonable room rate, clean and quiet. Helpful staff. The room seemed fairly secure. TV has streaming capability. Short drive from the main shopping strip. Note that the bed was quite soft, for those who prefer a firmer mattress."
Australia
Joanna
$170 nightly
The price is $187
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

7. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean close to town has parking and breakfast"
Australia
Vicki
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

8. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

9. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (257 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
Scott
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Reception

10. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Yes good"
United States
Tara
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Queens Court
Property grounds

11. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Very clean Very neat staff Very helpful nice clean rooms 👌"
Australia
David
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Rainforest Motel
Front of property

12. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The manager was very helpful and had valuable information on where to eat, a lovely experience!"
Australia
Morag
$96 nightly
The price is $106
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Property grounds

13. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Well maintained property with great pool and bbq area"
Australia
Craig
$99 nightly
The price is $110
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Kinka Palms Motel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

14. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (795 reviews)
"A beautiful spot in Bowen, easy parking and great rooms right on the beach. Comfortable beds and a pleasant stay."
Australia
Warren
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Beach nearby

15. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"The manager checked us in and was incredibly friendly and obliging, and the cleaning staff were also lovely. The motel looked to have been recently renovated and was done very tastefully, and the room was spacious and well equipped. It was great being located so close to the beach, and very close to where our function was held."
Australia
Catherine
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Breakfast served

16. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are lovely would definitely stay again"
Australia
Edward
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Allen
Lunch and dinner served

17. Tandara Hotel Motel

Tandara Hotel Motel
3.0 star property
Sarina
7.8 out of 10, Good, (200 reviews)
"Nice pub but can get a bit noisy"
Australia
Gail
$55 nightly
The price is $61
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Tandara Hotel Motel
Outdoor pool

18. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Aspect Central
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

19. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.6 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"Close to the esplanade"
Australia
David
$65 nightly
The price is $71
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

20. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
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