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A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, and two beds.

1. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Australia
Jessica
P4,256
P4,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Magnums Airlie Beach
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.
Two people playing with a beach ball in a pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.
A pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A row of two-story buildings with a green roof, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

2. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Manoora
Australia
Stephen John
P3,453
P3,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, shower, sink, and a mirror.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom.

3. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
Cairns North
Australia
Rohan
P5,158
P5,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Reef Motel
A spacious patio with a cushioned seating area, a fan, and potted plants.
A bed with two decorative pillows featuring tropical leaf patterns, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a metal shelf unit, and a green curtain.
A group of people seated around a wooden table with pizza boxes, in a room with a tiled floor and a wall-mounted picture.

4. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Jennifer Ann
P3,862
P4,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Espy Hostel
A hotel with outdoor seating and a sign for Great Northern Brewing Co.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining table, chairs, a small countertop with a toaster, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A bar area with stools and tables, a television screen, and a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE KODYONG".
A billiards table, a bar area, and a welcome sign in a room with a wooden ceiling and a vending machine.

5. Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel
North Mackay
Australia
Vaughn
P3,755
P4,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Kooyong Hotel
A building with a covered outdoor area, artificial grass, and lounge chairs.
A building with a flat roof, a central entrance, and a paved area in front.
A patio with two metal chairs and a glass table, a dark door, and a view of an outdoor area with tables and chairs.
A bathroom with a beige sink, white tiled walls, and a towel rack.

6. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
Allenstown
Australia
Lillianne
P5,311
P5,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
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.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a water dispenser, and a bulletin board with various notices.
Two white wicker chairs with yellow cushions, a small round table, and potted plants in an outdoor setting.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Civic Guest House."

7. Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
Townsville
Australia
Randy
Civic Guest House - Hostel
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a sign for Indigenous Eco Tours. There are potted plants and a refrigerator with beverages.
A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and a signboard.
A group of people on a dock with boats and a mountainous background.

8. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Kalin
P4,114
P4,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
YHA Cairns Central
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.
A Gili's restaurant with a tropical theme, featuring a curved wall with the restaurant's logo and the tagline "Stay, Play + Explore".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.
An indoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a hanging wicker light fixture, and a wall covered in green foliage.

9. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Ashton
P8,970
P9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a black leather chair, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a view of a palm tree.
A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a window with blinds.
A reception area with a glass door, a sign above reading "Office & Reception," a First Aid sign, and a potted plant outside.

10. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
Gladstone Central
Australia
Emma-Lee
P4,769
P5,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Mid City Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a blue shade sail, a barbecue area, and a paved patio.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher. There is a dining table with chairs and a small side table with a lamp.
A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and a bedroom.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a washing machine, and a ceiling fan.

11. Cascade Motel In Townsville

Cascade Motel In Townsville
Rosslea
Australia
Glen
P5,540
P6,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Cascade Motel In Townsville
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area with lounge chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, a bed, and artwork on the walls.

12. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
Cannonvale
Australia
Brendon
P4,688
P5,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
A neatly made bed with white linens, two red pillows, a grey and white woven throw, and two white towels with a small tag on each.
A white door with the number 2, a keyhole, and a door handle.
A two-story hotel with a red and yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a sign for 'Metropole Hotel'.
A hotel with a yellow sign reading "Metropole Hotel" and "XXXX Gold" on the facade.

13. Hotel Metropole Proserpine

Hotel Metropole Proserpine
Proserpine
Australia
Danny
P4,113
P4,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Hotel Metropole Proserpine
A narrow outdoor space with corrugated metal walls, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a wooden bench, and a stone floor.
A kitchen with a stone floor, wooden walls, a round mirror, and various kitchen utensils.
A mural of a tropical scene with a bird, a waterfall, and lush vegetation.

14. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Yungaburra
United Kingdom
Fiona
P2,146
P2,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.
A motel with a reception area, a parking lot, and a car parked in front.
A view from a window overlooking a green landscape with a road, trees, and a distant mountain.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a view of the outside.

15. Motel Ingham

Motel Ingham
Ingham
Australia
Lee-Anne
P5,508
P6,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Motel Ingham
A double room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted light, and a control panel.
A kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a green sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, a door, and a window with a view of trees and a fence.

16. Pearly Shell Motel

Pearly Shell Motel
Bowen
Australia
Donna
P5,812
P6,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pearly Shell Motel
A bar area with a selection of beers, a coffee machine, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
An outdoor patio with metal tables and stools, brick flooring, and a metal roof structure.
A pool hall with two pool tables, bar area, and multiple seating arrangements.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Upper Ross Hotel

Upper Ross Hotel
Rasmussen
Australia
Steven
Upper Ross Hotel
An outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a wooden bench.
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a white wall and a fence.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee machine, a map display, and a wall with travel brochures.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a wooden bunk bed, and a painting on the wall.

18. Summit Motel

Summit Motel
Townsville
Australia
Julie
P6,080
P6,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Summit Motel
A concrete pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and a statue.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small fridge, and a view of the outdoors.
A beach with clear water and a distant mountain.
A reception area with a sign for Rainforest Motel Mission Beach, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

19. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
Mission Beach
United Kingdom
Lisa
P6,045
P6,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Rainforest Motel
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.
A person sitting on a window sill reading a book.
A cozy room with a laptop on a round wooden table, a green armchair, a small ottoman, and a wall-mounted light.
A building with a sign reading "Little Drifter" and a covered outdoor seating area with string lights.

20. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Frederick
P5,258
P5,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Little Drifter Cairns
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