Waterfront holiday rentals in Cairns
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Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Cairns
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Waterfront apartment accommodation
Apartment in Trinity Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviewsBeachfront Beauty
24 Apr – 1 May
Apartment in Cairns City
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsLovely Waterfront Apartment at Harbour Lights
11–18 Jan
Apartment in Cairns City
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade
18–25 Oct
Apartment in Cairns City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviewsEsplanade Apartment, 2 Bed, Kitchen, Carpark
25 Aug – 1 Sep
Apartment in Palm Cove
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsReef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 13
12–19 Dec
Apartment in Cairns City
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront - Enjoy Exceptional Lifestyle
25 Apr – 2 May
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsExclusive 2bed Apt Cairns Marina
10–17 Jan
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsLuxury Stay on the Waterfront. 3 bedroom apartment
8–15 Apr
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Holloways Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
24 Feb – 3 Mar
Home in Speewah
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsPristine Rainforest Retreat (Private river)
22 Feb – 1 Mar
Home in Machans Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsBella Ohana - Beachfront Amazing views, Relaxing
6–13 Sep
Home in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsLakeside luxury, stroll to beach
15–22 Dec
Home in Trinity Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsBelle Escapes Bethany Beach House Trinity Beach
15–22 Jan
Home in Kuranda
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House
2–9 Sep
Home in Kewarra Beach
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsStunning 4 Bedroom Beachfront Luxury Holiday Home
15–22 Feb
Home in Machans Beach
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsArthouse cottage on the beach
28 Nov – 5 Dec
Waterfront condo accommodation
Condo in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
13–20 Jan
Condo in Palm Cove
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsVista Melaleuca @ Drift Palm Cove
16–23 Jan
Condo in Cairns North
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsCairns Waterfront 3BD Condo - 5 min from Airport
8–15 Dec
Condo in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
25 May – 1 Jun
Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
20–27 Apr
Condo in Cairns North
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviewsEsplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
21–28 Mar
Condo in Palm Cove
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
10–17 Jan
Condo in Cairns City
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsHarbour View @ Mantra Trilogy
17–24 Jun
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
330 properties
Rentals with a pool
300 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
200 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
15K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$34 NZD before taxes and fees
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