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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location !"
United States
gianluca
The price is ₩198,693
₩218,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Crystalbrook Flynn
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

2. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This is one of the loveliest places I've stayed. The 1 bedroom apartment was the perfect size for one person or a couple. We had a full kitchen, big balcony and washing machine & dryer. The staff were really helpful and the pool and pool bar were perfect for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend!"
Australia
Stephenie
The price is ₩254,404
₩254,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

3. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
United States
Jonah
The price is ₩203,298
₩223,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.

4. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"The property was very clean and staff very attentive. I enjoyed the quite location close to water and local restaurants"
Australia
Aydin
The price is ₩167,142
₩183,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

5. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Australia
Catherine
The price is ₩163,808
₩180,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Pullman Cairns International
A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

6. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Craiglie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Brad
The price is ₩204,667
₩225,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

7. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
United States
Kalin
The price is ₩152,729
₩168,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

8. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Nice large pool. Restaurant attached was amazing. Apartment was large & had a big balcony. Not the nicest room but pretty good value."
Australia
Georgina
The price is ₩192,297
₩192,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mantra Amphora
Pool

9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ₩158,741
₩174,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

10. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent staff and service is what brings me back to this beautifully located property."
Australia
David
The price is ₩166,714
₩183,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hilton Cairns
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and reliable choice of stay. Room was great and bed very comfortable."
Australia
Patricia Kaye
The price is ₩188,460
₩207,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Crystalbrook Bailey
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

12. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, location and suites!"
United States
Taylor
The price is ₩229,387
₩252,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.

13. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The pool is very nice."
Japan
ERIKO
The price is ₩331,723
₩364,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

14. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (902 reviews)
"Great stay, heavily treed around the pool which restricted sun to pool area but was in a great location to beach and cafes/restaurants."
Australia
John
The price is ₩350,356
₩350,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Drift Palm Cove
A view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.

15. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was functional and clean - the hotel itself is a bit out on a limb near the port which was great for visiting magnetic island - if you don’t want to eat in the hotel then it’s a long walk to anywhere nearby - it’s pretty rundown nearby!"
United Kingdom
Timothy
The price is ₩218,731
₩240,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Ville Resort - Casino
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place, location, and fantastic breakfast buffet!"
United States
James
The price is ₩130,472
₩143,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
A wooden pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

17. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (904 reviews)
"close to beach and the bed sheets and pillow where clean."
Australia
Phuong
The price is ₩186,753
₩205,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

18. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Terrific stay. Excellent location - close to restaurants & shops. Will love to stay there again."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ₩205,430
₩205,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mantra Esplanade
A resort with a central pool, multiple white-roofed buildings, and lush greenery.

19. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent condition, updated decor and furniture"
Australia
Richard
The price is ₩135,589
₩149,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.

20. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Conveniently located fair price and helpful staff."
United States
Helen
The price is ₩159,466
₩175,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Aparthotel
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
Trinity Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,440 reviews)
"Staff very welcoming. Going to sleep with sounds of the Ian very relaxing. Meals on balcony overlooking ocean and beach"
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometers of coral, marine life and untouched white sand beaches.

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An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely amazing and excellent service"
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is ₩74,105 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
₩74,105
₩74,105 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees

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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.

calendar iconCalendar Monthtemperature iconTemperaturerain iconPrecipitationmostly cloudy iconCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.2°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 (20.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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