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Our top choices for Freshwater hotels

A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

1. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Freshwater
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"it was a place to sleep. Unit was very old & needed some TLC and bug spray"
Australia
Gaile
The price is P3,494
P3,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

2. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda, 6 km from Freshwater
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"A great place to stay, very clean, very comfortable bed, quiet and close to shopping centre and eateries. Fast wifi. Would recomend."
Australia
Ron
The price is P8,806
P9,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Palm Royale Cairns
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, (43 reviews)
"Location was great, close to everything importent. We will recomend it to anyone and will go back ourselves anytime."
Australia
Yevonne
The price is P6,482
P7,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

4. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 5 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,020 reviews)
"Lovely property, Clean and well set out - great poolside bar and Pizza restaurant. Well maintained gardens and lovely playgrounds for children."
Australia
Majella
The price is P6,800
P7,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

5. Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 6 km from Freshwater
6.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was good amenities decent too"
United States
Justin
The price is P3,911
P4,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Bohemia Resort Cairns
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and bar stools.

6. Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Freshwater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Room was good and location was convenient"
Australia
Chris
The price is P5,308
P5,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

7. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Check in was good, helpful staff. Bedroom clean."
Australia
Nino
The price is P9,047
P9,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,094 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Harbourside Hotel. Staff were friendly and very helpful."
Australia
Patricia
The price is P10,450
P11,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

9. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach, 5.8 km from Freshwater
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Australia
Tracy Y
The price is P13,783
P15,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Cairns Beach Resort
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

10. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.6 km from Freshwater
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is P4,476
P4,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Aspect Central
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

11. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Freshwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is P7,564
P8,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A waterfall cascading over large rocks in a garden setting.

12. Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq
3.5 star property
Cairns North, 6.9 km from Freshwater
7.2 out of 10, Good, (586 reviews)
"Very clean, and staff very pleasant and helpful"
Australia
Gail
The price is P7,600
P8,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hotel Tropiq
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

13. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.9 km from Freshwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
Australia
Diarmid
The price is P12,867
P14,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Crystalbrook Flynn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

14. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater
4.6 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is P5,447
P5,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Reef Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

15. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North, 6.4 km from Freshwater
5.6 out of 10, (62 reviews)
"Great value, quiet location"
Australia
Boris
The price is P7,449
P8,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
The Oceanfront Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

16. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
7.2 km from Freshwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is P5,115
P5,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

17. 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, (1,011 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is P12,539
P13,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Cairns City Sheridan

Cairns City Sheridan
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 7.1 km from Freshwater
6.0 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"The room was clean, but the bed was badly stained and off putting. Overall I would say the property is in need of some TLC, but probably fair for the price that I paid."
Australia
Glenn
The price is P7,238
P7,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cairns City Sheridan
A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

19. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach, 8.8 km from Freshwater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (169 reviews)
"Lovely place."
Australia
Michelle
The price is P7,817
P8,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Trinity Collective
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

20. 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, (1,017 reviews)
"Really nice people and perfect location"
United States
John
The price is P9,481
P10,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Where to stay in Freshwater

Find the best Freshwater areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue 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 nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

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 coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

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 beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"It is centrally located, no need for driving. Everything is within walking distance."
Juan 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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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