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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (565 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Port Douglas Motel
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Malanda Lodge
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

4. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Super friendly staff, great complimentary breakfast, and convenient pool towel service. The location near the port is unbeatable for joining activities～"
Australia
Cecilia
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

5. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

6. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (170 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

7. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

8. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Atherton Hinterland Motel
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

9. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Kinka Palms Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

10. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Nice stay in Mission Beach, friendly staff, clean room, family friendly."
United Kingdom
Britt
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mission Beach Lodge
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

11. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

12. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

13. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

14. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A beach scene with trees and a sign on the sand.

15. Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Queens Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"Easy access to the highway and beach."
Australia
biplav
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

16. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (893 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

17. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Aspect Central
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

18. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Allen
A building with a covered outdoor area, artificial grass, and lounge chairs.

19. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
2.0 star property
Allenstown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean staff very friendly and shops nearby"
Australia
Lillianne
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of palm trees and a body of water through large windows.

20. Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The accommodation was very clean which is important to me. Helpful check in. I liked the fact it was a key code to enter the room & not a physical key."
Australia
Robyn
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Lumina Motel
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great position being on the waterfront, with close proximity to restaurants, tours and shopping. Staff were very friendly and room was well maintained with good services. Highly recommend this establishment."
Philip 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel

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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
5,795
Accommodation
148 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$125
Highest Price
NZ$254

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