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1. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Craig
NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Crystalbrook Bailey

2. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Stephenie
NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

3. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Mantra Amphora

4. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Australia
Steven
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Airlie Beach Hotel

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United Kingdom
Ben
NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

6. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

7. Black Nugget Hotel

Black Nugget Hotel
Moranbah
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Black Nugget Hotel

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Larry
NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Australia
Mandy
NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Daydream Island Resort

10. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Australia
yifan
NZ$566
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Reef View Hotel

11. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Crystalbrook Riley

12. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
United Kingdom
Barbara
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Magnums Airlie Beach

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Kalin
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Suzanne
NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
United States
Brad
NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

16. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Port Douglas
Australia
Frank
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

17. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pullman Cairns International

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Gurwinder
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

19. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Jim
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Benson Hotel

20. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Kerry
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
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A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District
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A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove
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A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove
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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach
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A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District
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9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,027 reviews
NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"One of the best appartments we have ever stayed at and we have been travelling for 3 months all over the world! Clean, modern, spacious, kitchen was great and air con was amazing would certainly book here again."
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Apartment

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Palm Cove
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Apartment

Trinity Waters

Trinity Waters
Trinity Beach
"Perfect location and on a beautiful beach! Not too far from Cairns but far enough away to avoid the traffic and crowds. You can hear the surf at night and wake up to amazing sunrises."
Trinity Waters
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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
"Great place to stay."
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
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Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
Port Douglas
"Great location. Close to beach and shops."
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
The Reef Retreat
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Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
Port Douglas
"The perfect location! So easy to walk to the shops and beach. Direct access to the pool was also wonderful! Highly recommend, we had such a lovely stay!"
Mantra Aqueous on Port
Aparthotel

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"Nice accommodation"
Cairns Beach Resort
Apartment

The Sebel Palm Cove

The Sebel Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"We live locally in Cairns & we were so surprised this place was hidden away at Palm Cove its a beautiful hotel and rooms are so clean reasonable"
The Sebel Palm Cove
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"It’s in a great location, close to shops and food outlets, with a bus stop right across the road. The beautiful beach is also just a few steps away. Highly recommended!"
Coral Sands Resort
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and green hills.

Whitehaven Beach

9.6/10 (822 reviews)
Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.
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A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
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.
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A marina with numerous yachts docked, a large sailboat with a distinctive sail, and a building with a modern design in the background.

Hamilton Island Marina

9.2/10 (1,082 reviews)
Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.
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A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and lush green hills in the background.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
One of Australia’s most photographed beaches has clear-blue water, pristine white sand, swaying palm trees and brilliant views of the ocean.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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A marina with two sailboats docked, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Port of Airlie

9.0/10 (1,391 reviews)
This sun-kissed marina is your gateway to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Sail or drive here to shop or dine with views over the glistering turquoise waters.
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Daintree Rainforest

9.4/10 (647 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

Explore this natural paradise home to spectacular marine life when you venture out into the balmy waters off the coast of Cairns.

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An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Great Barrier Reef

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location !"
gianluca 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely decor and bathroom only there 1 night would highly recommend"
angela 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"wonderful hotel lovely views close to all activties regular bus service but recomend book buggy for stay"
Glenn 7-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Reef View Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Honestly for the price it was excellent I am not sure about the lower rooms but I went for the executive ocean queen room and the view was stunning. The building on the outside is run down but the inside is good the rooms are clean and the food from room service was actually really good. For the price I was super happy and would stay here again when I come back. Bathroom etc not modern but clean and what I needed. Staff were friendly, I understand the other reviews however go for the queen ocean room and its fantastic value for money"
Amy Irene 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"No complaints beautiful location"
Said Amir 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Large, very comfortable room. Great location. Very quiet…didn’t hear any other guests in adjoining rooms for our entire stay. Staff was very pleasant and helpful."
Lisette 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location, walking distance to most things :) Pool is beautiful, pool bar drinks/food options are great! Staff were helpful & happy everyday :) View from room was AMAZING, my request was met! Can’t wait to be back, relaxing holiday:)"
Stephanie 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good
"Clean"
Sanita 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mantra Esplanade
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very lovely! Great location and spacious room."
Ben 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

More cheap accommodation in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
NZ$89
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
NZ$127
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (800 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
NZ$128
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
NZ$139
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (37 reviews)
The Reef Motel
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

134 Gladstone Rd Allenstown QLD
NZ$167
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (34 reviews)
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

26 Goondoon St. Gladstone QLD
NZ$168
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6.4/10 (329 reviews)
Mid City Motor Inn

Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the vibrant underwater world, home to diverse species of fish, coral, and other marine creatures.
  • Adventure Activities: Engage in thrilling activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, and reef tours, perfect for all ages.
  • Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning vistas from boat tours or scenic flights over the iconic reef.
  • Eco-friendly Experiences: Participate in sustainable tourism and learn about conservation efforts to protect this natural wonder.
  • Cultural Encounters: Explore local markets and engage with Indigenous culture and traditions in the nearby communities.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an array of outdoor and eco-friendly activities perfect for families. You can enjoy day trips, boat tours, and unique holiday experiences, alongside nature adventures and thrilling marine activities. Don't miss the recreational areas, public markets, and shopping spots nearby, all contributing to an unforgettable adventure in this stunning natural wonder.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Great Barrier Reef

Planning a trip to the Great Barrier Reef on a budget can be rewarding. Use Expedia to filter accommodation by budget and eco-certification, ensuring both savings and sustainability. Consider package deals that combine flights and activities for better rates. For transport, public buses are a cost-effective option to explore the area. Additionally, take advantage of free activities like visiting the local markets or enjoying the natural beauty of the reef from designated viewpoints. To save more, visit during the off-peak season, typically from November to April, when prices are lower and crowds are fewer.

  • Find cheap hotels on Expedia: Utilise Expedia’s search tool to refine your preferences, such as your budget, preferred location, and the type of accommodation you’re after. For instance, selecting the Eco-certified filter will showcase sustainable and environmentally-friendly hotels that are currently available. To find the best prices and deals, simply sort the price filter from low to high.
  • Consider bundling your trip: You can cut costs by combining your Great Barrier Reef accommodation with your flights and activities through an Expedia package deal.

Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendar iconCalendar Monthtemperature iconTemperaturerain iconPrecipitationmostly cloudy iconCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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