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[](https://expedia.com/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Nice poolside view Convenient location " [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg) ### Aquarius on the Beach 10/10 Excellent "Have stayed a few weeks. Different rooms each week. Always great views, clean rooms and great service and great value. Very happy with stays. " [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information) ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/a8903305_y.jpg) ### Airlie Beach Hotel 8/10 Good "First room Was so smelly. Ask for a change and they immediately offered me another on. Way better. " [](https://expedia.com/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca_y.jpg) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 10/10 Excellent "This great hotel adjoins the City Arcade, with Woolworths, a chemist, hairdresser, bottleshop and other shops. Very close to everything in the city centre. The temperaturewas kept perfect by the airconditioner. Lovely rooms. Friendly staff. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Slept the best in ages. " [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543_y.jpg) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Excellent staff. Would have liked a microwave in the room" [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 10/10 Excellent "A little further out than i realised but still a brilliant hotel. The staff were all really nice" [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Reef View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/5b38f9ed_y.jpg) ### Reef View Hotel 6/10 Okay "good location, great view but hotel needs slight upgrade especially bathrooms. free buses give access to the island, staff friendly, breakfast good. beware of bar house rules regarding drinks. " [](https://expedia.com/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/695704fd_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Riley 6/10 Okay "Great hotel and staff. Room smelt damp though!" [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information)