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A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

1. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (662 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is P9,286
P10,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

2. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is P9,505
P10,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Port Douglas Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

3. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
Australia
Felicity
The price is P7,177
P7,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Mission Beach Lodge
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

4. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (246 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is P5,840
P6,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Malanda Lodge
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is P7,899
P8,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

6. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is P6,042
P6,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

7. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is P6,083
P6,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

8. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (261 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is P5,694
P6,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

9. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great central hotel at a good price. Easy walking distance to everything. Check-in lady was really friendly and welcoming. Only gripe is a little exit mould or similar should be used in the shower."
Australia
David
The price is P7,555
P8,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Heritage Cairns
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

10. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is P6,223
P6,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

11. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"The room is clean and quiet, we had a good sleep."
Australia
Fuhai
The price is P6,894
P7,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Kinka Palms Motel
A landscaped area with a variety of potted plants and flowers, a palm tree, and a body of water in the background.

12. Bororen Motel

Bororen Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Super happy the pets were accommodated for."
Australia
Justin
The price is P5,475
P6,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bororen Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

13. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is P7,920
P8,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

14. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is P4,237
P4,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Aspect Central
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of a building with multiple balconies.

15. Harbour Sails Motor Inn

Harbour Sails Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Easy check in and helpful reception. Nice comfy beds and close to the Reef Hotel for Dinner."
Australia
Kathy
The price is P6,569
P7,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

16. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Wish the rooms were made up even for less then 6 days, but other wise pretty alright."
Australia
Samantha Jayne
The price is P4,376
P4,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cairns Queens Court
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

17. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is P7,259
P7,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A concrete pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and a statue.

18. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Fantastic location room was so peaceful plenty of parking and very helpful staff would stay again"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is P6,168
P6,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Rainforest Motel
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

19. Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
2.5 star property
Cardwell
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Excellent stay and great food from the restaurant "
Australia
Caroline
The price is P6,142
P6,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
A neatly made bed with white linens and two navy pillows.

20. Apollo Motel Biloela

Apollo Motel Biloela
3.5 star property
Biloela
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Stay was lovely thank you "
Australia
Zee
The price is P6,934
P7,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Apollo Motel Biloela
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Superb place to stay. Location is so good. A must stay in port Douglas."
Adam 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

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