Machans Beach
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
4.5/5(253 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Palm Cove Beach
4.5/5(142 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Cairns Marlin Marina
4.5/5(109 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5(104 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
4/5(148 reviews)
After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
4.5/5(206 reviews)
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
$138
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
$136
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
$107
per adult
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
$172
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
$157
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Machans Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$171 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$189 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location for stay"
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
$118 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$131 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Not Luxury- but good value. Great location
"The hotel is a good value for the money. It isn’t a luxury hotel. It is clean and the beds are great. It is in a great location. The rooms could use some renovation, but overall they are ok. We did notice mold in the heat vent above the shower. One disappointing thing was that the pool and hot tub ..."
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$93 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and Robert at the reception was so helpful ."
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$174 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$191 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
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"Pros: stylish rooms. Super convenient location. Good facilities. Friendly staff Cons: checkin a bit chaotic and key information not given. Hotel tricky to navigate (especially if not explained at check-in) and has to wander around to find key facilities. Pool cold and limited access to sun. Pool ..."
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
$183 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$202 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Awesome pool, great location, good food and the buffet breakfast is the best I've ever had"
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
$168 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$185 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighborhoods around Machans Beach
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.
Cairns North
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
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