
Waterfront holiday rentals in Cairns
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Waterfront apartment accommodation

Apartment in Cairns City
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsThe Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!

Apartment in Cairns City
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront Apartment

Apartment in Palm Cove
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsLux 2.5 Bed APT with Fab Beach Club Resort Views

Apartment in Palm Cove
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsReef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 12

Apartment in Cairns City
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviewsStunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.

Apartment in Cairns North
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsEsplanade apartment sleeps 5

Apartment in Palm Cove
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviewsAbode Palm Cove Ground Floor Lagoon View

Apartment in Palm Cove
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews2bed beach-resort apartment 10steps to pool
Waterfront house rentals

Home in Holloways Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsHibiscus Haven on the beachfront

Home in Machans Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsOcean’s Edge: Stunning Beachfront Serenity

Home in Machans Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsVilla O’Shea

Home in Kewarra Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsQuintessential Kewarra 3BR house with a large pool

Home in Kuranda
5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House

Home in Holloways Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsThe Beach House

Home in Kewarra Beach
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsBIG Beach House Tranquility - beachfront renovated

Home in Kewarra Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsWillow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home
Waterfront condo accommodation

Condo in Cairns City
4.68 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews325 Harbour Lights with Garden View

Condo in Cairns City
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views

Condo in Trinity Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway

Condo in Cairns North
4.69 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsEsplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool

Condo in Palm Cove
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE

Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views

Condo in Cairns City
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets

Condo in Cairns
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews2 Bedroom Condo "w" Pool entrance off your balcony
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
330 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$17 NZD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
16K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
220 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
310 properties have a pool
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