Clifton Beach
Cairns





Visit Clifton Beach
Stay near popular Clifton Beach attractions
Things to do

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)
Top hotels in Clifton Beach

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"The hotel is lovely but some updating on guest service access and information is needed. QR code not working to look up amenities/services and some information is inaccurate, i.e. the location of laundry services. But location is awesome and the room was spacious. Loved having bath robes :)"
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Great spot great hotel big room"
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Sign of some maintenance being needed eg rusted door frame in bathroom."
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"Nice hotel, not the best location, especially having to walk past the hospital at night. Would have been nice to have the bar open after 10pm in the evening. Staff were attentive to maintenance issues raised and were keen to offer compensation in the form of free services."
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Well situated and appointed family resort, set in lush gardens with restaurants within the complex. As an older couple travelling without a car we left the pools to the very happy families using them. However we could walk to the stunning Botanic Gardens and use the bus to travel into the city for ..."
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
"The experience was bearable, the hotel was under renovations which should have been mentioned on the website also they should have updated the pictures online. There was no hotel restaurant, bar or any sort of eating area apart from the vending machines at the entrance infront of the courtesy desk. ..."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Cairns North
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.



















