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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef holiday rentals

1. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"My second time staying here and couldn’t recommended more. Staff is helpful, the room is perfectly clean and has everything you need, the bed is super comfy! Parking is free and the pool has a nice temperature. The property is very close to Trinity Beach and the neighborhood is safe. I will stay here again."
Mexico
Paola
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Trinity Collective

2. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (737 reviews)
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
United States
Wayne
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
By The Sea Port Douglas

3. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

4. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

5. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is NZ$632
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

6. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (525 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tropic Towers Apartments

8. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cairns Beach Resort

9. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,227 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

10. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (402 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

11. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Palms at Palm Cove

12. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (893 reviews)
"The staff was amazing we had multiple rooms and they were super helpful."
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Empire Apartment Hotel

13. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Trinity Beach Pacific

14. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (709 reviews)
"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Mantra Aqueous on Port

15. Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Was perfect for what we needed"
Australia
Kellea
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Palm View Holiday Apartments

16. Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (987 reviews)
"Good location and value with great staff hospitality"
Australia
Richard Willem
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

17. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is NZ$430
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

18. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Cannonvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (162 reviews)
"All round just great for an overnight stay in the studio room i got amenities were good and the bar cafe they had on-site priced great happy hour between 4 and 630 on Saturday arvo, $6.00 cans of beer and cocktails available"
Australia
Brendon
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

19. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Craiglie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,045 reviews)
The price is NZ$515
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

20. 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
1.0 star property
Agnes Water
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"The rooms are very very basic. Not even a mirror in the bathroom, hairdryer or iron and ironing board in the room. The bathroom basin was tiny with old fashioned seperate hot and cold water taps. We asked WiFi but were not given even a password with the reason being that it didn't extend to our room and the technician is on holidays. The bed was comfortable. We only stayed one night so it was fine for that."
Australia
Linda
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
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