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Hotels in Macalister Range

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 13 mi from Macalister Range
£113
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 13.1 mi from Macalister Range
£112
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hilton Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 12.8 mi from Macalister Range
£92
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 11.8 mi from Macalister Range
£80
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 13 mi from Macalister Range
£94
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda, 12 mi from Macalister Range
£59
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Palm Royale Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 13 mi from Macalister Range
£77
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.2 mi from Macalister Range
£89
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Mantra Amphora

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach, 3.5 mi from Macalister Range
£103
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 11.2 mi from Macalister Range
£64
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 1.9 mi from Macalister Range
£164
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 12.6 mi from Macalister Range
£95
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 12.7 mi from Macalister Range
£83
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Crystalbrook Bailey

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 12.8 mi from Macalister Range
£91
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach

Kewarra Beach, 1.8 mi from Macalister Range
£141
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach

Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 13.2 mi from Macalister Range
£110
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Pullman Cairns International

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 12.6 mi from Macalister Range
£100
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 12.4 mi from Macalister Range
£68
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Heritage Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 12.9 mi from Macalister Range
£65
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hotel Tropiq

Cairns North, 12.2 mi from Macalister Range
£57
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel Tropiq
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Check out reviews of Macalister Range hotels guests love

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed the clean and spacious room. Staff attitude is friendly and helpful. "
Supaporn 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were amazing. Room was fantastic. Pool area great just needed a few more umbrellas for shade"
catherine 5-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Everything"
Bethany 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent facilities, love the pool area sensational "
Sharon 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful room and ammenities. Comfy bed and enjoyed the tea and view "
Sophie 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent
"Comfy bed, cold air con. Plenty of space, close to all the things we needed."
Margi 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the towels were soft and fluffy. I appreciated receiving a text message asking if I needed anything during my stay, it was convenient to be able to communicate that way. Both the front desk staff and the breakfast staff were friendly, and it made me feel I’d like to stay again. Thank you. :) "
Mariko 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Overall just a lovely place to stay at. "
Carlos 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Love it"
Roy 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Frequently asked questions

Is Macalister Range expensive to stay in?
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Is it worth staying in Macalister Range?
Basing yourself in Macalister Range makes it easy to explore Cairns, including the areas of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach.
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What's Macalister Range like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Macalister Range. Take time to see places such as Kuranda National Park and Smithfield Conservation Park while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Cairns Cable Ski and Macalister Range National Park.

How to get to Macalister Range

Flying to:

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Macalister Range

Things to see and do in and around Macalister Range

What to see in Macalister Range

  • Kuranda National Park
  • Smithfield Conservation Park
  • Macalister Range National Park
  • Wet Tropics of Queensland

Things to do near Macalister Range:

  • Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
  • Kuranda Koala Gardens (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
  • Smithfield Shopping Centre (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove (1.9 mi/3 km away)

When is the best time to visit Cairns?

  • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 27°C)
  • Coldest months: August, July, June, September (average 21°C)
  • Rainiest months: January, February, March, December (average 281 mm of rainfall)

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