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21 Aug - 23 Aug
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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"Perfect location between beach & shopping"
Australia
Linda
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Port Douglas Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (659 reviews)
"Rooms are a really good size and clean, easy to find and smooth check in and out, can’t ask for more!"
United Kingdom
Robin
The price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (238 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay to explore The Atherton Tablelands with a lovely garden, continental breakfast included and very friendly and helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Tove
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Malanda Lodge
King Room with Spa | View from room

4. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Heritage Cairns
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

5. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Beach

6. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
Australia
Felicity
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Beach Lodge
Front of property

7. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

8. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Property grounds

9. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Well maintained property with great pool and bbq area"
Australia
Craig
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Kinka Palms Motel
Outdoor pool

10. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Aspect Central
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

11. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

12. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 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$227
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Property grounds

13. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Fantastic Motel, I will be back"
Australia
Chloe
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Rainforest Motel
Beach nearby

14. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"The manager checked us in and was incredibly friendly and obliging, and the cleaning staff were also lovely. The motel looked to have been recently renovated and was done very tastefully, and the room was spacious and well equipped. It was great being located so close to the beach, and very close to where our function was held."
Australia
Catherine
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room)

15. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Everything is nearby, great history around, great value"
Australia
Tyler
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

16. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
"A beautiful spot in Bowen, easy parking and great rooms right on the beach. Comfortable beds and a pleasant stay."
Australia
Warren
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Exterior

17. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"great location, well-kept and maintained, friendly staff, ample parking"
Australia
Darren
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sail Inn Motel
Reception

18. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Yes good"
United States
Tara
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Cairns Queens Court
Beach

19. Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Queens Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (213 reviews)
"My girlfriend and I love coming here, always so clean and comfortable!"
Australia
Joshua
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
Breakfast served

20. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are lovely would definitely stay again"
Australia
Edward
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Hotel Allen
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great stop for a night before exploring northern Queensland"
Douglas 1-night trip
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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148 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$143
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