The best spa hotels in Cairns and Northern Beaches

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Cairns and Northern Beaches easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Peppers Beach Club & Spa Kewarra Beach, Australia

  

  Resort. Located directly on the beach, Peppers Beach Club is a luxury resort in Palm Cove, offering elegant rooms, great leisure facilities and a fantastic spa pool in a tropical garden setting. WiFi and in-house movies are included. Peppers Beach Club and Spa is now providing guests with access to Chromecast TV. Choose between comfortable guest rooms or the larger suites which have a separate living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. All units have a balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, pools or gardens. Facilities at Peppers include 3 swimming pools, a tennis court and a fitness centre. The beachside restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves modern Australian cuisine. Peppers Beach Club & Spa is within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. A great choice of day trips are available, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rainforest walks. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 1170 AUD.

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• 2 Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa Kewarra Beach, Australia

  

  Resort. The 5-star Pullman Palm Cove Resort & Spa is located on the beachfront of Palm Cove, a 25-minute drive from Cairns. It offers luxurious studios and apartments and features a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments at Vie Spa, which has outdoor verandas leading onto a man-made rain forest. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa provides fully furnished studio rooms and apartments with spa baths and private balconies or terraces. Some apartments feature luxurious swim-outs and private plunge pools. Temple of Taste serves modern Australian cuisine in a stylish setting. The Lagoon Bar is surrounded by water features and swimming pools, and offers a large selection of beverages. Pullman Palm Cove Resort provides a great base from where guests can start exploring the Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef. Cairns Airport is only 17 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 890 AUD.

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• 3 Crystalbrook Riley Cairns, Australia

  

  Hotel. Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, Rocco, an expansive lagoon pool and private beach, the stunning Eléme Day Spa, functions and events spaces for up to 400 people and a 24-hour fitness centre. This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Centre of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Hospital. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from the property. Most of Riley’s contemporary rooms and suites have spacious balconies. Family rooms have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while suites and rooms have a mix of urban, resort and sea views. Each room features its own Apple iPad control centre complete with healthy living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming, access to hundreds of complimentary movies and box sets, blackout blinds, a rainforest shower head and Nespresso coffee machine with recyclable pods. All public and in-room areas are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy modern dining at Paper Crane restaurant and bar or indulge in 24-hour in-room dining from 6 November, 2018. Greenfields and Rocco, Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, will be open for guests to enjoy at the property from December 2018. You can lounge poolside in a cabana or at Riley’s man-made beach, or do laps in the lap pool. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre at the property. Watch one of 200 free recent release movies or stream straight from your in-room Apple iPad. You can also book your trip to the Reef or beyond from the interactive lobby tour space. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 325 AUD.

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• 4 Pullman Cairns International Cairns, Australia

  

  Hotel. Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area. The largest guest rooms in Cairns at over 40 square metres, beautifully appointed with premium décor, amenities and private balconies with views of the harbour or hinterland. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by tropical gardens. Rejuvenate at the deluxe Vie Spa, offering body scrubs, massages, men's treatments and spa packages, in one of 10 treatment rooms. Coco's Restaurant offers hot and cold buffet breakfast options and an à la carte dinner menu utilising the region’s best quality produce. The Lobby Bar serves exotic cocktails and delicious light snacks. The Pullman Cairns is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre. Cairns Pier is only 500 metres away. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 213 AUD.

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• 5 Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore Kewarra Beach, Australia

  Hotel. Overlooking the Coral Sea, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore offers three swimming pools, a luxurious day spa, and a hot tub. With uninterrupted access to the beachfront, guests are just steps from the sand and sea. Each apartment features a private balcony with ocean, garden, or pool views. Free on-site parking is included. Located just 30 minutes from Cairns International Airport and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the resort is also within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest, just a 1-hour drive away. All spacious, air-conditioned apartments include full kitchen facilities with a dishwasher and microwave, laundry amenities, and a living area with Smart TVs and streaming access. Guests can unwind with a treatment at the spa, relax by the pools, or enjoy a beachfront BBQ. The tour desk can assist with bookings to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Please note: Our pool renovations were completed in August 2024, and all pools are now fully open and operating as usual. Show full description

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• 6 The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions Kewarra Beach, Australia

  Hotel. Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a beachfront in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation and a variety of ways to relax. The Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine. In pursuit of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests we are pleased to offer the following complimentary luxury inclusions during your stay at The Reef House. *Your Escape Planning Specialist will assist in curating your escape in the months and weeks before arrival. *Luxury Concierge call prior to arrival to arrange any last minute requests *Gin infused welcome drink & cold towel upon arrival *Concierge porterage & arrival tour of the property *Curated room arrival with music, oil burners & local chocolates *Pool Butler service from 11am serving complimentary refreshing cold towels and tropical sorbet *Brigadier’s Lounge Honesty Bar, a tradition originating from Brigadier Thomson’s Officers Mess “Reef House Mixology” interactive cocktail classes twice per week *Aqua Aerobics in our heated mineral pool twice per week *Poolside stretch & breathe class twice per week *Beachfront yoga four times per week *Digestive/wine tasting experience twice per week *Aboriginal interpretation experience & performance twice weekly *Relax in our adult only tranquility pool or heated mineral pool *Unlimited use of our vintage style cruiser bikes & fishing rods *Exchange your book at our guest library, play board games, try our adults sketch kits, or borrow a DVD *Exclusive access to our Reef House Sleep Easy guide and inclusions * Complimentary Reef House tote bag, Caps and Vacuum insulated drink bottles. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 2598 AUD.

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• 7 Crystalbrook Flynn Cairns, Australia

  

  Hotel. Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. At Crystalbrook Flynn rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Crystalbrook Flynn include Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 275 AUD.

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• 8 Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa Kewarra Beach, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Guests at Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa have access to 4 swimming pools. These spacious, modern rooms and apartments are just a 5-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach. Guests have access to free WiFi in all rooms and throughout the resort. Free on-site parking is included. Mango Lagoon Resort Palm Cove offers accommodation with air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Ground floor apartments feature courtyards. Apartments with separate bedrooms are equipped with gourmet kitchens, spacious separate living/dining areas, a digital flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Set amongst 2.5 acres of lush tropical gardens, facilities include a 50-metre lap pool and garden walkways. The tour desk can book trips to the Kuranda Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway. The restaurants and bars of the Esplanade are a 5-minute stroll away. It is a 20-minute drive to Cairns International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 569 AUD.

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