Cairns · Australia
Where to Stay in Machans Beach, Cairns
A small, unpretentious beachside pocket just 10 minutes north of Cairns city. Fewer tourists and a real local surf spot.
✦ The vibe
Scruffy-chic and laid-back, popular with locals.
👤 Best for
Backpackers and independent travellers seeking a low-key base.
🏨 Where to stay
Beach houses, Airbnb rentals, and a couple of backpacker spots; cheap to moderate.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable to the beach. Bus or taxi to Cairns (10 mins) and airport (15 mins).
📍 Nearby
Machans Beach, the water tower
Best hotels in Machans Beach
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Machans Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
1.6 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Tree Tops Lodge Cairns
3.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Lilybank Bed and Breakfast
3.4 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Summer House Cairns
6.0 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Edge Apartments
6.1 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →A Villa Gail
6.1 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Dunwoody's Tavern
6.3 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cairns Sheridan Hotel
6.4 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Coral Towers Holiday Apartments
6.4 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Reef Palms Motel Apartments
6.5 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Bohemian Resort Cairns
6.6 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Acacia Court Hotel
6.7 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cairns Holiday Lodge
6.7 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cairns Harbourside Hotel
6.7 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Floriana Villas
6.9 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →181 The Esplanade
6.9 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
7.0 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Reef Gateway Apartments
7.1 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Koala Court Holiday Apartments
7.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Grosvenor
7.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Bay Village Tropical Retreat
7.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Royal Pavillion
7.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cairns City Palms
7.2 km from Machans Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cairns Ocean Views
7.3 km from Machans Beach
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