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Our top choices for Freshwater hotels

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,116 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and great location."
United States
Larry
The price is P7,069
P7,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

2. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 5 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is P6,292
P6,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden bench, and a small shelf with toiletries.

3. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the cabins. Everything we needed. Handy having the laundry to catch up on washing while travelling. Pool was nice."
Australia
Anne
The price is P5,965
P6,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

4. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Close to airport, but an in town location."
United States
Theodore
The price is P6,966
P7,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is P10,547
P11,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.4 km from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"
Australia
Michaela
The price is P7,858
P8,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pool

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.7 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is P8,492
P9,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

8. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 7.1 km from Freshwater
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good to stay, close to most of the places to see. Environment is good and accomodating"
Australia
Gurwinder
The price is P7,772
P8,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

9. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.4 km from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is P9,329
P10,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Cairns Plaza Hotel
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

10. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.8 km from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is P8,811
P9,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Crystalbrook Bailey
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

11. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.2 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Terrific stay. Excellent location - close to restaurants & shops. Will love to stay there again."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is P10,174
P10,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Mantra Esplanade
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

12. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda, 6 km from Freshwater
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night between a connecting flight. Reasonably close to the airport. Staff were friendly. Room was quite big. Building is quite rundown but we didn't explore any of the pool area or restaurants as we arrived late in the evening and left first thing in the morning."
Australia
Chloe
The price is P6,738
P7,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Palm Royale Cairns
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

13. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is P10,270
P11,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Cairns Beach Resort
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

14. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Freshwater
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Ggreat 2 bedroom cabin value you for money"
Australia
Stephen John
The price is P3,449
P3,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

15. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.5 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Australia
Catherine
The price is P9,209
P10,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Pullman Cairns International
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

16. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.3 km from Freshwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location with awesome amenities including providing coffee bar (tea, hot chocolate, water bottles, and biscuits). In addition, provided washer/dryer including detergent and softener. Highly recommend this hotel - very helpful staff. Thank you!!!"
United States
Carmen H
The price is P7,230
P7,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 8.1 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (425 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Well located in the city with many restaurants and shops around."
Canada
Ryan
The price is P8,173
P8,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Oaks Cairns Hotel
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.

18. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.6 km from Freshwater
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"
Australia
Gerard
The price is P6,396
P7,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

19. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.2 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (668 reviews)
"We had a great 5 nights here, the superior rooms on the 2nd floor were excellent, quiet with plenty of space and a large balcony overlooking the pool. The staff were brilliant always ready to help with a smile. We're traveling by motorcycle so the secure underground parking was a particular boon. I'd definately stay again."
Canada
Douglas
The price is P7,104
P7,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Alivio Hotel Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

20. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.9 km from Freshwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great pools and location"
Australia
Warren
The price is P9,684
P10,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Crystalbrook Flynn
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Where to stay in Freshwater

Find the best Freshwater areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

Trinity Beach

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

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.

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

Top Freshwater Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our time in Palm Cove, the pools were a hit with the kids and the apartments are a short walk to the cafes and beach. Hotel manager was super helpful."
Kristi 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Mantra Esplanade

Frequently asked questions

What is Freshwater like?
Travelers to Cairns's Freshwater neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Freshwater, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Freshwater.
What is there to do around this Cairns neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Freshwater include Redlynch Central Shopping Centre, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, and Kamerunga Conservation Park. While you're out sightseeing, Skydive The Reef Cairns and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cairns.

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