Clifton Sands Holiday Units

Hotels
8.8 (134 reviews)
81-87 Clifton Road , Clifton Beach , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet location
Friendly hosts
Clean facilities
Cons:
Occasional smelly toilets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some reviews mentioned smelly toilets on occasion.
Service
9.2
Staff are described as super friendly and the host was warm and helpful.
Location
9.2
Close to the beach and local shops, with easy access to walking tracks and public transport.
Room Quality
8.7
Well-maintained facilities with comfortable accommodations.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities are well-equipped for a short stay.
Value for Money
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9
Generally very positive experiences across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:11

Property Description

Tropical Oasis Setting
Nestled amidst lush tropical gardens, just a stone's throw away from the pristine Clifton Beach, Clifton Sands Holiday Units offers a tranquil escape with private balconies for each unit.

Convenient Location
Situated a brief drive from Palm Cove and within easy reach of Cairns and Port Douglas, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds - seclusion and accessibility to nearby attractions.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the pool on the sun deck, socialize in the guest lounge, or showcase your BBQ skills in the outdoor dining area. The property provides the perfect blend of relaxation and leisure activities.

Ready to experience a tropical getaway like no other? Book your stay at Clifton Sands Holiday Units now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 134 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9
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Mark • couple • au
8
Ticked all the boxes
Pros:

Quiet and and welcoming.grounds and pool are agreeable and pleasant. Near beachfront,near busstop frequent safe buses.No pubs,no duffduff.No crowds,no rowdies.

Cons:

No obvious deficiencies

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Liza • couple • au
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Ada • couple • au
8
It was comfortable, but lift was needed, however the landlords son carried my suitcase up the stairs for me!
Pros:

All good

Cons:

No lifts because of old building 1982year

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
10
Great extended stay option
Pros:

Peaceful, clean, home-away-from-home :)
Close to the beach, great beachside walking tracks heading either towards Palm Cove or Kewarra. Coles relatively close by.
Wide parking spaces great for unpacking and not needing to worry about grazing the car beside u

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Beautifully decorated and well maintained facilities

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • au
8
Pros:

Quiet & great location - very friendly hosts

Cons:

Stairs

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • family_with_children • au
8
Pleasantly satisfied
Pros:

Location close to the beach and local shops.

Cons:

Toilets were smelly on occasions.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Elliott • solo_traveller • au
10
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • au
9
Highly recommend.
Pros:

Super quiet location right behind beach.

Cons:

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2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • gb
10
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • solo_traveller • au
10
2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • au
6
2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Piggin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Rested
Pros:

Personally it's perfect. The quietness , hiw close the beach and bus point is. The supermarket is only a 10 min walk. The staff are super friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Qing • couple • au
8
2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Frederika • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Liked everything

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
7
2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • au
10
A real gem if you want a quiet beach location
Pros:

It was spacious, comfortable and quiet. The apartment had everything you could want for a short stay. Walking tracks and easy access to public transport meant no car required. Linda was a fabulous host - warm, helpful and kind.

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

I had a fantastic time at Clifton Sands,beautifully beach away from more noisy beach front areas.Well equipped one bedroom apartment and comfortable bed.Highlight was seeing some dolphins on an early morning walk down on the beach.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Maxene • couple • au
10
Our stay was great! Such a lovely host!
Pros:

The property was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed 😍

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • young couple • au
10
Thanks Linda. We'll be back.
Pros:

Roomy and comfortable in quiet location close to beach. Pleasant 3k walk to Palm Cove.

Cons:

Leaving.

2025-07-10 • via Nuitee