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4.4 out of 5

"Quiet clean friendly comfortable and close to beach " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 17 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

At Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Beach.

Each apartment is individually decorated and features an LCD TV with satellite channels, along with a washer/dryer, a balcony or patio, and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. A sitting area, a DVD player, and premium bedding are also available.

Spend the day at the nearby private beach and enjoy the onsite outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Premium One Bedroom Apartment (Guests 8 Years Old and Over Only)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Value Plus One Bedroom Apartment (Guests 8 Years Old and Over Only)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments ratings based on 56 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Everyone (34) Couples (10) Family (11)
4 out of 5
Quiet clean friendly comfortable and close to beach

Posted by on 17 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
I had no complaints. Really enjoyed my stay. It had everything I needed, just like home. Managers helpful and friendly, I would definitely stay again. Great location and easy to access. Highly reccommend.

Posted by on 18 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Apr. 2023 by Linda

Thanks so much for your review Nichelle, it was lovely meeting you. I'll make it down to Devonport one of these days!

5 out of 5
Nice place to stay, very clean and very accommodating.

Posted by on 24 Apr. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 May 2022 by Linda

Thank you for taking the time to review us Bryan - best advertising there is!

4 out of 5
Extremely friendly hosts, relaxed location & within a block of the beach. So much to do nearby.

Posted by on 2 Oct. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Oct. 2021 by Linda

Thanks so much for writing a reveiw for us!

5 out of 5
Good basic accommodation, tiled, comfortable bed, internal laundry, well stocked kitchen and nice pool onsite to swim in

Posted by on 28 Jun. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jun. 2021 by Linda

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us!

5 out of 5
The apartment was nice & clean, it had everything we needed. The owner was very pleasant & friendly. Location was good in between Cairns & port Douglas.

Posted by on 30 May 2021

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30 May 2021 by Linda

Thank you for your review, we value all of them!

5 out of 5
Clifton sands was a pleasant stay. The apartment was clean, quiet and well equipped. The check in a help from Linda, the manager was easy and friendly.

Posted by on 30 Mar. 2021

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30 Mar. 2021 by Linda

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We value your feedback!

4 out of 5
Friendly staff. Good size unit, with balcony. Close to the beach, Easy comfortable walk to PC. Also close by a supermarket and a great restaurant across the street.

Posted by on 12 Aug. 2019

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12 Aug. 2019 by Linda

Thanks for taking the time to write a review for us. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, Linda

5 out of 5
Great location for beach front walks, swimming and all that FNQ has to offer. Excellent and friendly management(Thanks Linda) and well maintained BBQ and pool areas.

Posted by on 30 Jul. 2019

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12 Aug. 2019 by Linda

Hi, Thank you both for writing such a great review for Clifton Sands! Hope to welcome you back again...

4 out of 5
It was nice and clean. A proper 1 bedroom unit and kitchen well equipped. We weren't provided with usual toiletries like shampoo, conditioner but that was ok

Posted by on 4 May 2019

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About the Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Location 81-87 Guide Street, Clifton Beach, QLD 4879

Property Features

A private beach is featured. As a guest of Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments. Free self parking is available. This 3.5-star Cairns apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Private balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 15
  • Check-in time ends at 5 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 9 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 25.00 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Clifton Sands
  • Clifton Sands Apartments
  • Clifton Sands Holiday
  • Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
  • Sands Holiday Apartments
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  • Sands Holiday Apartments Apartment
  • Clifton Sands Apartments
  • Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments Apartment
  • Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments Clifton Beach
  • Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments Apartment Clifton Beach

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.