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Hotels in Macalister Range

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Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach

Kewarra Beach, 1.8 mi from Macalister Range
£142
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Ranch Retreat Kewarra Beach

Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach, 2.8 mi from Macalister Range
£347
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Blue Lagoon Villa B

Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach, 2.7 mi from Macalister Range
£321
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Blue Lagoon Villas

Coral Coast Apartments Palm Cove AVC

Palm Cove, 2.7 mi from Macalister Range
£193
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Coral Coast Apartments Palm Cove AVC

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove, 2.4 mi from Macalister Range
£379
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.1 mi from Macalister Range
£95
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Palms at Palm Cove

Niramaya Villas and Spa

21.6 mi from Macalister Range
£680
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Niramaya Villas and Spa

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 3.1 mi from Macalister Range
£168
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Verandahs

23.6 mi from Macalister Range
£235
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Verandahs

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 2.9 mi from Macalister Range
£237
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 2.2 mi from Macalister Range
£85
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Mantra Amphora

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 2.1 mi from Macalister Range
£179
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 2.1 mi from Macalister Range
£191
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.5 mi from Macalister Range
£169
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 13.2 mi from Macalister Range
£110
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Pullman Cairns International

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 13.1 mi from Macalister Range
£100
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hilton Cairns

City Terraces Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 12.5 mi from Macalister Range
£137
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
City Terraces Cairns

Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 2.1 mi from Macalister Range
£187
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Drift Palm Cove

Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 12 mi from Macalister Range
£123
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Reef Gateway Apartments
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Check out reviews of Macalister Range hotels guests love

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Overall just a lovely place to stay at. "
Carlos 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean with a nice view of the pool area and the staff was really helpful "
Darius 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Palm Royale Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view. "
Rachel 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Good vibes good stuff service "
Itsawat 12-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location."
Dianne 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent
" Room was poorly cleaned, took photos and raised with Reception Staff tegarding red dirt under bed. Door curtain torn and tattered runner faulty not able to allow full Privacy whwn trying to draw curtain shut. No porch light especially at night for security when wanting to sit on porch to enjoy fresh air and eat(faulty). Some if lights inside cabin were also faulty. Grateful for roof over head, but unfortunately I honestly think the price was not suitable for this accommodation under the circumstances Thank-you. "
Naomi 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean room and great view of the ocean from the balcony. I loved the location; it was a short, interesting walk to many cafes and things to do. Massive shout out to the staff, especially hospitality, as they were helpful and friendly. As a group of young travellers we definitely felt safe"
Kiera 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and convenient. Nice staff."
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were very welcoming and friendly and the property was clean and comfortable. Great location one block from the water. Would absolutely stay here again on our next trip to. Cairns!"
Nathan 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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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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