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Stafford Inn

Stafford Inn

3 out of 5
Centennial
Price was NZ$2,434, price is now NZ$2,182 per person
NZ$2,182
per person
8 Oct - 11 Oct
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.6/10 (24 reviews)
Blanket had cigarette burn.

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Redwood Creek Inn

Redwood Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
Roosevelt
Price was NZ$2,533, price is now NZ$2,260 per person
NZ$2,260
per person
8 Oct - 11 Oct
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very good! (666 reviews)
Parking was Limited. Breakfast was an absolute Jose. Never Again

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
Centennial
Price was NZ$2,441, price is now NZ$2,219 per person
NZ$2,219
per person
8 Oct - 11 Oct
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,915 reviews)
Except for the construction happening, everything was convenient and clean

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Budget Inn Redwood City

Budget Inn Redwood City

2 out of 5
Redwood Oaks
Price was NZ$2,440, price is now NZ$2,233 per person
NZ$2,233
per person
8 Oct - 11 Oct
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.4/10 (571 reviews)

Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

3 out of 5
Downtown Redwood City
Price was NZ$2,454, price is now NZ$2,250 per person
NZ$2,250
per person
8 Oct - 11 Oct
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (512 reviews)

Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

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Great Barrier Reef Holiday

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.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°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 (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Our pick of the best Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$288 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$288
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location. Spacious room with a very comfortable bed, large bathroom and a coffee machine. Nice balcony with lovely view of sea front. Very helpful reception team. This is a very noisy hotel, the music/noise from the hotels bar/restaurant is very loud, constant and inescapable. ..."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is NZ$504 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$504
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great views helpful friendly staff, excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Reef View Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$312 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$312
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and views from high floors"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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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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What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

NZ$277
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

NZ$290
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour

Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour

NZ$322
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
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