Holloways Beach

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,864
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

P7,845
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

P9,948
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Adventure

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise

P11,111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)

P6,945
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

P8,934
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Top hotels in Holloways Beach

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
129-135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach, QLD
The price is P12,599 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
P12,599
P13,859 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Crystal Cascades ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Enjoyable but basic
"We enjoyed our stay here. As we had a longer stay and from interstate would have been good if when they did the refresh they replenished the Tea and Coffee etc. Also wifi was always dropping out and I used a lot of my data on my phone to watch Netflix, etc."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Cairns Beach Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P4,374 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,374
P4,811 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & 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! (1,026 reviews)
"Highly recommended. Close to shops, airport and excellent dining options so you don't even have to leave the resort for breakfast or dinner."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P6,381 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P6,381
P7,019 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"10 min from the airport and a 20 min walk from the central shopping / restaurant area along the lovely esplanade. The staff was super helpful storing our bags when we arrived early and when we were leaving late on the back end of our stay. The rooms were clean and nearly all have balconies. The pool ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P6,026 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P6,026
P6,628 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & 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! (977 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with not only restaurants on property but literally footsteps away from the main road with anything you could need. Easy access to the pier where snorkeling excursions are docked."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P9,670 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P9,670
P10,637 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & 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! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean, spacious & well appointed balcony room overlooking waterfront. Comfy bed, nice bed linen & towels but shower tap over bath was difficult to operate. Garden bed on balcony was neglected and in need of a gardener & painter. Plent of sun lounges but not terribly comfortable. Breakfasts were plentiful ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is P8,871 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P8,871
P9,758 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Great location
"Great location, v friendly staff. Could do with a freshen up."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach

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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.

Machans Beach
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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.

Yorkeys Knob
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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.

Barron
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Whitfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Whitfield
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Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Smithfield

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