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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Perfect location between beach & shopping"
Australia
Linda
The price is ₩228,775
₩251,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Port Douglas Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Reasonable room rate, clean and quiet. Helpful staff. The room seemed fairly secure. TV has streaming capability. Short drive from the main shopping strip. Note that the bed was quite soft, for those who prefer a firmer mattress."
Australia
Joanna
The price is ₩209,845
₩230,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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 ₩130,936
₩144,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Malanda Lodge
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ₩116,562
₩128,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
King Room with Spa | View from room

5. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is ₩153,647
₩169,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Heritage Cairns
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 ₩175,777
₩193,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Mission Beach Lodge
Front of property

7. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ₩154,865
₩170,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

8. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (795 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 ₩157,524
₩173,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Property grounds

9. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Well maintained property with great pool and bbq area"
Australia
Craig
The price is ₩154,578
₩170,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Kinka Palms Motel
Beach nearby

10. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 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 ₩115,746
₩171,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Outdoor pool

11. 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 ₩178,960
₩196,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

12. 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 ₩140,029
₩154,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

13. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
Scott
The price is ₩123,124
₩135,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Restaurant

14. Village National the Isaac

Village National the Isaac
3.0 star property
Moranbah
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Everyone was very welcoming we felt very comfortable"
Australia
Breanna
The price is ₩225,047
₩292,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Village National the Isaac
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

15. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is ₩188,771
₩207,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

16. 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 ₩101,853
₩112,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Aspect Central
Queen Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board (on request)

17. Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton
3.5 star property
Rockhampton City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff great location close to leagues club "
United States
Shaunagh
The price is ₩126,427
₩139,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Property grounds

18. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Fantastic Motel, I will be back"
Australia
Chloe
The price is ₩138,302
₩152,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Rainforest Motel
Exterior

19. 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 ₩151,392
₩166,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sail Inn Motel
Breakfast served

20. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are lovely would definitely stay again"
Australia
Edward
The price is ₩149,551
₩164,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Hotel Allen
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Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location helpful staff."
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Magnums Airlie Beach

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Lowest Price
₩122,573
Highest Price
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