Holloways Beach
Cairns
Visit Holloways Beach
Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Hollywood to Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Top hotels in Holloways Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
The resort could use some upgrades in the living room furniture and air-conditioning. They also should ensure there’s enough toilet paper in the room before they arrive. We only had a partial roll of toilet paper so we informed them. They said they’d bring it to us the next day and never brought ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Excellent facilities room was very clean and well kept during our stay service was amazing also
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Good hotel with helpful friendly staff. Shower I. Bathroom was a bit unsafe with scalding risk and the room had a very old and noisy fridge. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
This was an incredible place! We felt like absolute royalty staying here. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is because our room had an odd smell. It smelt like there was a water leak somewhere (that mouldy damp smell). We only stayed one night and alerted staff when we left. I’d think that ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Fantastic stay , great staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
