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A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

1. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (810 reviews)
"Nice hotel with free parking in a great location!"
Australia
Jessica
The price is P4,202
P4,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Magnums Airlie Beach
A small, single-story house with a green roof, wooden porch, and a small garden area.

2. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place affordable price."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is P3,409
P3,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A patio with two metal chairs and a glass table, a dark door, and a view of an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

3. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
2.0 star property
Allenstown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Great short stay"
Australia
Brandon
The price is P5,826
P5,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
An indoor pool area with a hammock, lounge chairs, a bar, and a mural on the wall.

4. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (97 reviews)
"Would recommend their single room for solo travellers! Really helpful staff and affordable and safe!"
Canada
Fathima
The price is P3,813
P4,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Espy Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

5. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
5.0 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is P4,056
P4,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Reef Motel
A reception area with a glass door, a sign above reading "Office & Reception," a First Aid sign, and a potted plant outside.

6. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Gladstone Central
6.4 out of 10, (329 reviews)
"Do not stay here! As I had stayed here a few years ago, I didn’t read recent reviews. The motel is used for somewhere to stay for homeless people. The room was poorly maintained, unclean and nothing like pictures shown. The random people coming and going through the night, with no consideration to guests paying for accommodation made it very difficult to sleep. This motel should not be allowed to be used for paid guest accommodation. Avoid at all costs."
Australia
Jodie
The price is P4,394
P4,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mid City Motor Inn
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

7. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (251 reviews)
"Centrally located so great location. The room is clean and has space for a medium-sized luggage. Only downside is the person on the top bunk is right under the air conditioner so they would freeze all night. Felt bad for the girl who slept there. Nice pool onsite."
Canada
Nasha
The price is P3,527
P3,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
YHA Cairns Central
A hotel with outdoor seating and a sign for Great Northern Brewing Co.

8. Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel
2.5 star property
North Mackay
6.8 out of 10, (232 reviews)
"Clean Room Kind helpful staff!"
Australia
Vaughn
The price is P3,884
P4,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Kooyong Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

9. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is P8,905
P9,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, an air conditioner, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a lamp.

10. Hotel Metropole Proserpine

Hotel Metropole Proserpine
2.0 star property
Proserpine
6.4 out of 10, (33 reviews)
"The bathrooms never had any toilet paper and if you’re going, hope you like getting infections from the communal shower. The staff will wake you up whenever they want even if you have a late check out and they’re gonna be mean about it too.all the shared areas were filthy worse than the pubs downstairs. Parking is iffy and good luck carrying all your stuff upstairs."
Australia
Alex
The price is P4,060
P4,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Hotel Metropole Proserpine
A swimming pool with a blue shade sail, a barbecue area, and a paved patio.

11. Cascade Motel In Townsville

Cascade Motel In Townsville
2.0 star property
Rosslea
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to just about everything"
Australia
Shannon
The price is P5,469
P6,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Cascade Motel In Townsville
A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of palm trees and a body of water through large windows.

12. Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Beautiful view."
Australia
Lela
The price is P5,296
P5,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Lumina Motel
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a colorful couch. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs, and a view of a garden with palm trees.

13. Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (166 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
Australia
Randy
Civic Guest House - Hostel
A pool area with two swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy lawn.

14. Nomads Airlie Beach

Nomads Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (183 reviews)
"First time here and loved it. Staff upon check-in was amazing. Loved the app the use to get into room and know of things around the hostel. I would recommend over and over again to stay here. "
Canada
Tara
The price is P8,837
P9,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Nomads Airlie Beach
A swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles and a tiled deck.

15. Burdekin Motor Inn

Burdekin Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Home Hill
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"The rooms are old but are very clean and comfortable. The staff are brilliant i left my glasses behind and with one phone call they found them and are sending them to me which is fantastic"
Australia
Alan
The price is P5,296
P5,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Burdekin Motor Inn
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a green sofa, and potted plants.

16. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is P4,590
P5,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Little Drifter Cairns
A building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

17. Gladstone Palms Motor Inn

Gladstone Palms Motor Inn
2.5 star property
West Gladstone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (283 reviews)
"Very affordable and great rooms for the price you pay. Highly recommended the management team are also very helpful."
Australia
galu
The price is P4,668
P5,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Gladstone Palms Motor Inn
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

18. Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park
2.5 star property
North Mackay
6.2 out of 10, (120 reviews)
"The property was good looking and amenities need to increase like at least one small handwash and one small soap can be provided to the Visitors. Staff needs to be very responding and quick in services."
Australia
Md Bahar
The price is P4,833
P4,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Central Tourist Park
A motel with a signboard advertising air conditioning, pool, meals, and internet.

19. Motel Ingham

Motel Ingham
2.5 star property
Ingham
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158 reviews)
"We were there only one night. The property needs to be upgraded a bit but it worked out ok for our one night stay."
United States
Jane
The price is P5,437
P5,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Motel Ingham
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

20. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Cannonvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (166 reviews)
"Great staff great bathroom size and bed was hugh"
Australia
Sandra
The price is P4,548
P5,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
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