Located in Holloways Beach, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Cairns Beach Resort is in the suburbs and on the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Cairns Cable Ski and Half Moon Bay Golf Course, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. Yorkeys Knob Beach and Reef Fleet Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Holloways Beach Dog Exercise Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Cairns Esplanade - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Yorkeys Knob Beach - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
Palm Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Crafty Cassowary Kitchen & Bar - 14 min drive
Strait on the Beach - 1 min walk
Hungry Jack's - 12 min drive
Hungry Jack's - 8 min drive
Taphouse - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Cairns Beach Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cairns Beach Resort?
As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Beach Resort on Dec 9, 2026 start from CA $195, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cairns Beach Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Cairns Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Cairns Beach Resort?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Cairns Beach Resort located?
This Holloways Beach aparthotel is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Yorkeys Knob Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cairns Cable Ski and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Cairns Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed on the first floor with a pool view. The room was clean, large and comfortable. The resort was quite and the parking was convenient. Bed was large and comfy. The shower was great! I love a dual bath shower. Thankyou ☺️
Great location and very quiet. The stairs didn’t bother me at all but certainly something to be aware of - request lower floors if you don’t like stairs :)
The garden setting and the u shape of the overall resort are lovely. The beach is very close literally metres away. Although the pool and spa are not heated it was still refreshing to have a dip due to the overall warm winter weather. The washing machine and dryer are in the apartment so very convenient.
The cons: Whilst the apartment is smoke free. There was smoke from other apartment that wafted in from the balcony so had to close the balcony door quite often. No oven however there is a microwave, toaster and electric cooktop. The ocean water was quite brown for quite a few metres out due most likely to river silt.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Claude
Nov 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice spot Close to where we needed to be
Would defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Nov 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and beautiful views
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
F
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff, girl at counter was very nice to us. pool was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ailie
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it....beautiful little town.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Franklin
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great bed, pool is wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jane
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely large room. Close to beach and places to eat. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie
Jan 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really liked the location to not only the local beach and a little local cafe, but into Cairns or out to the sky rail. There’s so much to do and location was perfect to do it all with
Verified review
8/10 Good
Bj
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice big balcony, pool-spa great. Easy parking. Friendly staff
The location was amazing! It is up on the top floor with no elevator (so be sure you can do the stairs), but had a large balcony overlooking the ocean! We liked that it was in a less busy area and we could travel into downtown Cairns, beaches, Rainforests, Kuranda, etc. in our rental car easily! They had everything we needed to prepare foods, or wash clothes. Only issue was that there were tiny ants. They do ask you throw garbage away daily, but even that wasn’t quick enough. It helped that we stored everything in the fridge until we were leaving the room and could take our garbage down. The location and price made up for dealing with the ants. I would stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Kerem
Jun 9, 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
The property overall matched the picture's and what was promised.
But after the checkout I got charged the security deposit for a damage I have not committed, which the provider should have noticed after the inspection of the previous guest before my check-in. At check-in I wasn't informed to check for any damages. So this definitely feels sketchy since such a damage should definitely be noticed beforehand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach across the street from the property is really nice but does not have chairs or umbrellas for rent so you'll need to bring your own. Also plan on bringing your own beach towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Julia
Dec 11, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. The area is very quiet. There's a great cafe restaurant directly across the street and the patio of the cafe faces the sea. Every Saturday there's live music from 3-6pm. The bus runs runs right in front of the complex so it's easy to get to Smithfield mall in less than 15 minutes on the 120 bus or Cairns Central Shopping Center where you can find groceries at Coles or Woolworths. We really liked the apartment. The sofa and bed were very comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Peter
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Enjoyable but basic
We enjoyed our stay here. As we had a longer stay and from interstate would have been good if when they did the refresh they replenished the Tea and Coffee etc. Also wifi was always dropping out and I used a lot of my data on my phone to watch Netflix, etc.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gregory
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean comfortable but a little old
Overall no complaints
Very good check in staff. Easy parking. No elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review
8/10 Good
Diane
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
While property was close to waterfront, there was not really much to see or do at Holloways Beach, compared to more northern beaches. Central to many ‘sights’ if i you have you our own car.