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South Pacific Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Clifton Beach

Featuring a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, South Pacific Bed & Breakfast is just 2 minutes' walk from Clifton Beach.

Maz and Alan were fantastic hosts and went above and beyond. They were incredibly helpful, tending to every little issue we had, Alan fixed my sunglasses and Maz provided aloe Vera for mosquito bites. Maz homemade breakfast is delicious and for Easter there were some additional Easter eggs. The house is unique and full of treasures which Alan is happy to explain. The room is equipped with everything you need and even has basic cooking ingredients and shower gel etc. It felt like a lot more than just a place to stay! Thank you Maz and Alan, it was lovely to meet you
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
292 reviews
Price from£75.94per night
Argosy On The Beach, hotel in Clifton Beach

Argosy On The Beach is situated in the picturesque location of Clifton Beach, a 20-minute drive north of Cairns and a 5-minute drive from Palm Cove.

The apartment was large, airy, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It is not new, but has been tastefully redecorated. There were two large lounges and a large HD TV. Well equipped kitchen, (huge fridge) a nice carpeted bedroom with excellent bed and linen, a nice rear balcony with chairs, and a lovely view to the tall palm forest behind. There were frequent visits to the lawns at the back by the agile wallabies and bush stone curlews. The air con units in both the lounge and bedroom were quite new and very efficient. There was lots of bench space and the dining setting was large and comfortable too. The bathroom was quite pleasant with good bench area, and a good shower. We appreciated the extra separate toilet. The most impressive feature was the long wide balcony with lovely views of the beach and foreshore. Four sliding doors can be used to access the balcony. There were a table and six mesh chairs, two other mesh chairs with a coffee table, and two comfortable mesh lounges. The area is quiet and not far from a Coles store, and other shops, restaurants and takeaways. The property has a nice pool and spa and we enjoyed a swim there. We both enjoyed walking along the shaded path along the waterfront across the road. All perfect for a pleasant, relaxed stay. Stuart was very courteous and helpful.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
178 reviews
Price from£110.77per night
Cairns Northern Beaches Holiday Retreat, hotel in Clifton Beach

Situated in Clifton Beach in the Queensland region, Cairns Northern Beaches Holiday Retreat features a garden. Guests have access to free WiFi.

This property was one of the cleanest I ever stayed in! It's a pleasure staying at a place where the hosts are caring and even have a base set of herbs, oil, salt etc. ready for you! I can only recommend it! Very well done!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
45 reviews
Price from£230.97per night
SeaTurtle, hotel in Clifton Beach

Offering inner courtyard views, SeaTurtle is an accommodation set in Clifton Beach, 2.3 km from Kewarra Beach and 24 km from Cairns Station.

Lovely apartment, beautifully clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. Quiet and in a great location a few minutes walk to the beachfront. 100% recommend.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
114 reviews
Price from£94.53per night
Lahania Lux Beach Villa, hotel in Clifton Beach

Situated in Clifton Beach, Lahania Lux Beach Villa provides accommodation with a shared pool. Guests staying at this villa have access to a fully equipped kitchen.

My family and I loved everything about this place. The photos were exactly as the place. The location and surrounds were perfect. The communication with the property agent was excellent. They were kind enough to let our young family check in early straight from the airport. They were understand and we felt welcome. Definitely will recommend this place to my family and friends.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
33 reviews
Price from£353.52per night
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore, hotel in Clifton Beach

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Alamanda Palm Cove features 3 swimming pools, a day spa and a hot tub. A private balcony with ocean or pool views is standard in all apartments.

Location Unit NyNus
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
204 reviews
Price from£313.72per night
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 21 Complimentary Inclusions, hotel in Clifton Beach

Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 21 Complimentary Inclusions - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a...

Loved everything about this hotel! The staff are incredible. They are so friendly and make you feel at home. The pool is fantastic and could always get a lounge chair to lie on at any time of day. The breakfast was probably the best hotel breakfast I've ever had and the lunch and dinner is also the best in Palm Cove. The signature inclusions were also a fantastic touch including the sunrise yoga (which is between the palms!), the sorbet by the pool and the canapes and punch at 5pm. They think of everything!!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
100 reviews
Price from£783.50per night
Sarayi Boutique Hotel, hotel in Clifton Beach

Located in the heart of Palm Cove overlooking the Coral Sea, Sarayi offers spacious beachside accommodation.

Loved the location on the beach front of Palm Cove. The one bedroom with spa was lovely room with a nice sized lounge and kitchen. Modern. Nice view from balcony. The pool was cool and over looking the mountains at rear of property.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
966 reviews
Price from£80.18per night
Paradise On The Beach Resort, hotel in Clifton Beach

The tropical north's "best-kept secret", Paradise On The Beach is on the beachfront in the heart of Palm Cove, amongst lush tropical palms and giant ancient melaleuca trees.

Location perfect, pool and spa facilities very good and the netted swimming beach was just across the road. In the heart of Palm Cove Village near great cafes and restaurants. Reasonably priced and good value for the room rate. Joy at reception was a 'joy' to talk with. I plan to stay here again.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
939 reviews
Price from£120.46per night
On The Beach Apartments, hotel in Clifton Beach

Nestled on the spectacular beachfront and set against a backdrop of stunning rainforest, On The Beach Apartments Holiday Apartments are located at Trinity Beach, in Cairns, just 15 minutes' drive...

Nice and tidy apartment
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
932 reviews
Price from£107.37per night
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What guests said about Clifton Beach:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The beautiful breeze was lovely whenever I sat on a...

    The beautiful breeze was lovely whenever I sat on a comfortable seat on the grass near the beach... We thought the views were amazing in every way we turned on the walkway across the road from the Agincourt Beachfont...We will be returning. It will most likely be in the winter though, as humidity is very high in the summer for us, as a couple from the central coast, in N.S.W. Thank you! It is close enough for a drive to Cairns, Port Douglas and other beautiful spots.
    Monique
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Clifton Beach is a quiet lovely beach with an excellent...

    Clifton Beach is a quiet lovely beach with an excellent shady path to allow walking amongst the trees. Unfortunately there was only one restaurant/cafe but given the proximity to Palm Cove and Trinity beach this was not a drawback.
    Gay
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Pretty quiet, my kind of place, yet close to everything I...

    Pretty quiet, my kind of place, yet close to everything I need, restaurants, the Italian is great,Trinity Beach Sports Club, supermarket. The beach is just down the road. Unfortunately some knob is building a multi story apartment block, not required in this quiet backwater and too many already. Palm Cove is for the rage all night spew all day set.
    John
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The accommodation management company responded quickly to...

    The accommodation management company responded quickly to our request and were very professional. The apartment was spacious and comfortable although a little dated. The shower was small and the bathroom could be updated. It was located in a quiet area on the beach which was lovely. There weren’t many cafes around and a bit of a walk to the supermarket. A car would be recommended.
    Jill
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Clifton Beach is a lovely quiet suburb on the beach about...

    Clifton Beach is a lovely quiet suburb on the beach about 20mins drive from Cairns. Very relaxing. There was one local restaurant near the beach which was very good. A local shopping centre with some restaurants with take-away options and a supermarket for shopping is located in Clifton Beach on the highway too. Palm Cove with more restaurants is located 3km away and can you easily walk there along the bicycle path. There is a local bus service which goes from Palm Cove to Clifton Beach and then to Cairns. A car however is really a lot more convenient to travel to Cairns and see the sites.
    Michael
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Maz and Alan of South Pacific Bed and breakfast were...

    Maz and Alan of South Pacific Bed and breakfast were wonderful hosts , accommodating, friendly warm and extremely helpful. They made our stay a complete delight on all fronts . Their advice on food , places to visit was so accurate. Alan's frog conservation programme was fascinating interesting and educational . The breakfast was wonderful with Maz taking so much trouble to source the right food and fruit.
    Donagh
    India

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Clifton Beach

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 338 reviews
    The property is opposite to the Clifton beach and offers beautiful views of the same. We had opted for the garden/pool view and that was beautiful as well. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed lounging in the balcony. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials and had the full range of utensils for cooking. The apartment was spacious. Though the bedroom didn't have an AC, the AC in the hall is powerful enough to cool the bedroom as well. The TV in the bed room was perfect to catch up on late night TV & morning news
    Kasturi
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 178 reviews
    Argosy on the Beach was an excellent place to stay for a holiday in the Cairns area. The apartment has a great view over the palms trees and beachfront. The apartment was well furnished, with all the amenities provided too. The air-conditioning was great too when the humidity was getting a bit much. The apartment is located only a short walk to Palm Cove along the bike track, and also close to a supermarket in Clifton Beach for shopping.
    Michael
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    We had an excellent experience staying at Clifton Sands Holiday Units and will be back. This applies right from the arrival when we got the key to the apartment at the reception. Here sits Linda, who is very helpful in answering all sorts of questions and is service-minded. The apartment is the right size, with a super kitchen and a nice balcony. The apartment is close to the beach, shopping facilities, cafes, and restaurants.
    Christian
    Australia
  • From £102.13 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Great stay at the sea turtle. The property was super clean, newly renovated and nicely decorated. The bed was so comfortable that I checked the brand because I’d like to purchase for my home. Location is 2 minute walk from the beach and there is a grocery store 2 minute away. It was a good base to explore Cairns.
    Darcey
    Canada
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    this property was amazing - one of 4 townhouses - only one was permanently occupied the others seem to be personal holiday homes for owners - the location was beyond exceptional- the townhouse was clean bright & airy - everything worked as expected - communication was quick & instructions were easy to follow
    Janice
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    The location is excellent, just a 10-15 minute stroll to Coles at Clifton Village and another 10-15 minute walk along the boardwalk to the cafes and restaurants at Palm Cove. Additionally, the host generously provided us with delicious complimentary fruits, bread and snacks, enhancing our stay even further.
    Ling Yee Rose
    Hong Kong
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 338 reviews
    Quiet location which is what we wanted. Had a comfortable / adequate top floor apartment with beach view. With having a hire car had very short drive to restaurants etc at Palm Cove and Trinity Beach etc. Pool looked good, did not use it though. Asked for extra towels which were provide without fuss.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    Clifton Holiday Units is a perfect place to stay, It is super clean with all the facilities including, even a washing and drying machine :) in front, there is a restaurant bar if you want to have lunch or dinner. Linda who is the person in charge is a super beautiful and kind person.
    Claudia
    Australia
  • From £102.13 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Superb location, few minutes walk to Clifton Beach, more quiet area than Palm Cove, but still just a few minutes drive away. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is very well taken care of and nicely designed, looked like new.
    Agnes
    Singapore
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews
    Great location, across the road from the beach. Our own garage. Two bedroom, 2 bathroom unit. The best part was the little things - glad wrap in the drawer, oil, salt and pepper. All the things you don't want to buy on your holiday.
    Chris
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 reviews
    Perfect stay. Fabulous location. Gorgeous walk from cliffron Beach to Palm cove through the mangroves and along the beach. Wonderful breakfast home made!!! Beautiful home garden and pool and beautiful hosts. Perfect stay 👌
    Samantha N Perera
    Sri Lanka
  • From £102.13 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    The apartment is wonderful and has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable. It is a 5 min drive to Palm Cove which offers many restaurants and cafes it is also a short walk to the beach. Would love to come back!
    Paulina
    United States
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    Location Ideal - quiet, directly opposite beach with nice walking tracks. Close to basic shopping centre and fuel outlet. Also close to Palm Cove itself which is busier but has good restaurants
    Robert
    Australia
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews
    beautiful tropical location walking track in front right to Kewarra and left to palm cove Easy walk house very comfortable and well set up for adults and children peaceful location
    Hunt
    Australia
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews
    Quiet, family friendly location right on the beach. Great spot, close to beach and a short walk to palm cove, quick drive to Coles. Apartment has everything a family needs.
    Jennifer
    Australia
  • From £228.60 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Location was handy to Cairns, Port Douglas and Palm Cove. Everything you could possibly need was provided which was very impressive.
    Paul
    Australia
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews
    Clifton Beach, great location. The apartment was great, great wi-fi, smart TV, comfortable bed.
    John
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 reviews
    Lovely BnB with swimming pool. Close to the beach and beach walkway. Very nice breakfast.
    Melanie
    New Zealand
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 178 reviews
    very clean and located in quiet neighborhood with great access to Clifton beach.
    MICHAEL
    United States
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 178 reviews
    Location between Cairns and Port Douglas. Quiet area.
    D
    Darren
    Australia