
Holiday rentals with beach access in Cairns
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Explore 620 holiday rentals in Cairns

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Cairns holiday rentals start at $13 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
390 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Find 50 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
540 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
240 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
610 of Cairns holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Cairns rentals

4.8 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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Cairns’s top spots include Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns Aquarium and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Top-rated rentals with beach access in Cairns
Guests agree: these rentals with beach access are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Absolute Beach Front Surf Shack
Unique beachfront shack nestled in the quiet streets of Holloways Beach. Just 10mins from the Airport and 15mins from the CBD, this is one of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns offering a place to escape. The cosy open living accom has sea views from the deck and front rooms. With direct beach access, all you have to do is step off the deck. Here you can enjoy a cuppa or quiet beverages looking out over the sea. Experience falling asleep listening to the waves gently lapping the shore.
WalkabilityViewCheckout
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews
Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!
A little piece of paradise with a tropical pool at your doorstep, and a 3 min stroll to the beach. 5 mins drive from Palm Cove and 30 min from Cairns city. The beach themed guest house is on our property and has all the comforts of home. Spacious, air conditioned, with kitchen, bbq, and pool side furniture. Free wifi + Netflix. Our house is just across the garden, so at hand for local tips or anything you may need. Come and stay, we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you!
BeachViewSleep quality
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 442 reviews
Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
Palm. Trees. Forever. One of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns, this original San Remo beach shack is the stuff of dreams. Lovingly curated to capture the simple beauty of Far North Queensland, every second in this home will make you believe in magic. Let the gentle sound of the ocean kissing the beach just meters from the deck rock you to sleep. Everything has been thought of to allow vitamin Sea to slow everything down so you can enjoy precious time with your family and friends.
BeachWalkabilityCheckout
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews
Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach
Relax in your private Palm Cove escape—just a short walk to the beach. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious 4-bedroom home features a heated pool, multiple living areas, and everything you need. 🌴On Seaside Parade 🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Focus on clean. All linen including coverlets laundered for every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking
WalkabilityBeachTV
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool
Resort living in the privacy of your own home. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kewarra Beach, and less than 1 km from the tranquility of the coastline. We invite families and holidaymakers to our tastefully renovated house, offering the ultimate escape from the crowds and a chance to rejuvenate in a resort-style setting. Quintessential Kewarra highlights: 🏊Large private pool with a waterfall 🏡Spacious indoor & outdoor living, BBQ 🅿️Ample parking 🛜Complimentary Netflix, Disney+, and Wi-Fi
BeachWalkabilityGetting around
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Comfy Studio Guesthouse, Pool, Smithfield Cairns
This self-contained, open-plan, stand-alone executive Studio Suite is stylishly decorated with quality comforts. Elevated wet edge plunge pool with views. Great location at Smithfield Heights, north of Cairns city. Wake up to the sound of birds. Easy travel access to Beaches, Port Douglas, Daintree, Kuranda, Atherton, and Mareeba Highlands. Easy walk to university and shops. Stay Includes - Welcome snack provisions. Quality Hospitality "Essentials" provided, plus additional Consumables..
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews
SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room. Take a dip in the heated crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.
BeachViewIndoor spaces
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews
Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views
Right in the center of town above the food court, night markets and restaurants with the Esplanade parklands and pool opposite and supermarket and library to the rear. Enjoy expansive views over Trinity Inlet from your own private balcony and relax! Free unlimited broadband internet and phonecalls within Australia. Free onsite parking, a short stroll to Reef Terminal and surrounded by cafes and entertainment venues, yet tranquil and private. Your perfect getaway!
WalkabilityBeachCleanliness
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviews
Lahania Lux Beach Villa - Cairns, Clifton Beach
Create some of your best holiday memories at Lahania Lux Beach Villa. Located a footstep away from the beautiful Clifton Beach, Lahania Lux Beach Villa offers four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, laundry and kitchen fully self contained. The resort itself has a shared 20 metre lap pool and spa with BBQ facility. Step out onto the beach take a walk up to Palm Cove for some of Cairns' best dining or down to Kewarra Beach for some of the best views out to Double Island.
WalkabilityBeachLocation
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.
ViewWalkabilitySleep quality
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
Trinity Beach Oasis
Welcome to your serene beachside oasis in beautiful Trinity Beach — where tropical calm meets modern comfort. Start your mornings with a coffee in the fresh sea air, then enjoy a breezy 7-minute stroll to the beach, cafés, restaurants and local favourites. Shops and essentials are just 2 minutes away, making everything effortless. Peaceful, stylish and thoughtfully prepared, this is the perfect place to unwind, reset and soak up paradise. 🌿✨
WalkabilityBeachCondition
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
50%OFF Huge Penthouse at the Beach, Great 4 Family
Family-friendly luxury penthouse unit in picturesque Trinity Beach. Sit back and relax in this gorgeous executive holiday retreat and soak in the mountain views from one of the private balconies, or take a short stroll to the gorgeous beach, boutique shops and restaurants. Please contact us before booking if you are under 25yrs old. If you have more than 10 Guests please contact us as we have multiple apartments in this same block.
WalkabilityBeachCheckout
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviewsPopular amenities for rentals with beach access in Cairns
Apartment rentals with beach access

Luxury Studio 322 : Ocean Front Resort & Spa
ViewBeachHospitality
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews
Amaroo at Trinity - Ocean View Studio
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4.78 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
The Chic Pad @ Trinity Beach
BeachWalkabilityKitchen
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
Beachfront Beauty
ViewWalkabilityWifi
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
Tranquility at Palm Cove - One block to the beach
WalkabilityBeachKitchen
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Sunbird Suite in Palm Cove
BeachWalkabilityAir conditioning
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
Spacious, Beachfront Living Amongst the Palm Trees
WalkabilityBeachHospitality
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
Palm Cove Beach Retreat (1st floor)
BeachViewLong stay
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsHouse rentals with beach access

@Solstays Marina: Pool, Gym, Games Room & SUV Hire
BeachWalkabilityFamily
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
"Namaste" - Private pool oasis in Palm Cove
WalkabilityBeachCleanliness
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews
Da White Beachfront House Kewarra beach
WalkabilityViewCleanliness
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews
Reinwood Retreat – Treetop Rainforest Escape
WalkabilityBeachAccess
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews
Absolute Beachfront Family Retreat
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews
Arlington Beachfront House | Private 15-Metre Pool
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
The Beach House
BeachWalkabilityOutdoor spaces
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews
Niyah’s Escape with 13m Heated* Pool (*26 degrees)
WalkabilityBeachBathroom
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsApartment rentals with beach access

Palm Cove Beach Resort Two-Bedroom Apartment
WalkabilityViewOutdoor spaces
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews
Temple Swim Out Apartment 106 Palm Cove
BeachWalkabilityTV
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews
2 Bedroom Haven, 5 Pools, Gym, Wi-Fi & XL HDTV
WalkabilityViewTV
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews
Peppers Palm Cove luxury
WalkabilityBeachAmenities
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews
Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
ViewBeachFamily
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
Re Open: Best 1 bed APT Cairns City
WalkabilityBeachComfort
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviews
Business or Pleasure
BeachWalkabilityHeating
4.52 out of 5 average rating, 412 reviews
Paradise Penthouse
WalkabilityBeachLocation
4.5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Cairns?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $241 SGD | $213 SGD | $227 SGD | $261 SGD | $245 SGD | $282 SGD | $284 SGD | $266 SGD | $260 SGD | $236 SGD | $224 SGD | $261 SGD |
| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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