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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, (564 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 ₩179,801
₩197,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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, (663 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 ₩169,948
₩186,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

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 ₩129,483
₩142,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Malanda Lodge
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

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 ₩187,930
₩206,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

5. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ₩120,572
₩132,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Property grounds

6. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"The room is clean and quiet, we had a good sleep."
Australia
Fuhai
The price is ₩152,862
₩168,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Kinka Palms Motel
Beach

7. 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 ₩165,037
₩181,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Mission Beach Lodge
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

8. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (803 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is ₩162,233
₩178,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Beach nearby

9. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (169 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is ₩117,931
₩173,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Front of property

10. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (26 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ₩144,859
₩159,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cairns Southgate Hotel
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 ₩175,606
₩193,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Outdoor pool

12. Burdekin Motor Inn

Burdekin Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Home Hill
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Really nice people good place for price "
Australia
Aaron
The price is ₩121,383
₩133,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Burdekin Motor Inn
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, (262 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is ₩126,246
₩138,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

14. 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 ₩134,874
₩148,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Reception

15. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is ₩84,534
₩92,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Cairns Queens Court
Outdoor pool

16. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is ₩94,918
₩104,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Aspect Central
Outdoor pool

17. Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
2.5 star property
Cardwell
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Excellent stay and great food from the restaurant "
Australia
Caroline
The price is ₩136,200
₩149,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
Exterior

18. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (417 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is ₩145,218
₩159,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Sail Inn Motel
Property entrance

19. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the 5 days we stayed. Plenty of room in the rooms, great pool & amenities."
Australia
Hannah
The price is ₩144,697
₩159,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cairns City Palms
Breakfast served

20. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
The price is ₩115,987
₩127,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Allen
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great location near to the marina. Shuttle service to and from the airport. Facility is a little dated."
Maria Ana 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Reef View Hotel

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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
3,880
Accommodation
142 Motels
Lowest Price
₩92,987
Highest Price
₩206,723

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