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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,071 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful view and an overall great experience!"
United States
Venkataraman
The price is ā‚©232,380
ā‚©255,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
View from property

2. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great location, spacious and clean room, staff were helpful and friendly"
Australia
Nicki
The price is ā‚©165,333
ā‚©181,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Aquarius on the Beach
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

3. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (256 reviews)
"Will stay here again. "
Australia
Mallison
The price is ā‚©164,131
ā‚©180,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Seahaven Resort
Suite | Balcony view

4. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Super convenient location, great pizza and bar!"
Australia
Lynda
The price is ā‚©191,782
ā‚©210,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Airlie Beach Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean room and friendly staff . It was idea for tours . Lovely and relaxing if you wanted to stay in."
United States
Eleanora
The price is ā‚©164,411
ā‚©180,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Property amenity

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (887 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay here. The staff were all very friendly and it was a relaxing vibe."
United States
Sasha
The price is ā‚©283,816
ā‚©312,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

7. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Was close to lots of food outlets and the bed was rally comfy. The staff were great."
Australia
Benny
The price is ā‚©223,186
ā‚©245,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers

8. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (805 reviews)
"Been to coconut cairns with the whole family 2-3x, and it never disappoints šŸ˜Ž"
Australia
Alster
The price is ā‚©190,129
ā‚©209,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

9. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Having a gym for exercise ,seats and tables ar the bar and the staff were great,the bed was comfortable too."
United States
Geoff
The price is ā‚©236,552
ā‚©260,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

10. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (854 reviews)
"easy check in and out, helpful staff, great parking and clean room. Location is perfect to get to the stadium"
Australia
David
The price is ā‚©168,627
ā‚©185,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Palmer Collective
Front of property

11. Beach House Motel

Beach House Motel
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"The rooms were fantastic, decent size for a family of 4, conveniently located on the Strand close to restaurants and other attractions."
Australia
Simon
The price is ā‚©140,530
ā‚©154,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Beach House Motel
Exterior detail

12. Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (881 reviews)
"Great clean accommodation in the centre of rockhamptoon with amazing views!"
Australia
Fiona
The price is ā‚©244,696
ā‚©244,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Empire Apartment Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

13. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff - very friendly and helpful. We love the location - near pubs, cafes. Quick walk over to the stadium if watching games!"
Australia
Kerlynne
The price is ā‚©168,081
ā‚©184,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Front of property

14. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Easy parking."
Australia
Raymond
The price is ā‚©105,116
ā‚©115,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
White Lace Motor Inn
Lunch and dinner served

15. Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,601 reviews)
"The view the bed the friendliness of the staff the location and the options nearby, everything was great"
Australia
Annalisa
The price is ā‚©231,369
ā‚©231,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Pub, alfresco dining, open daily

16. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (599 reviews)
"Great location to be so close to airport - good services available"
Australia
Melissa
The price is ā‚©149,713
ā‚©164,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
ibis Mackay
View from room

17. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The location was excellent and the staff very helpful."
Australia
Kenneth
The price is ā‚©344,437
ā‚©378,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony view

18. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Not much to complain about, the staff were very helpful, the rooms were clean, the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again"
Australia
Michael
The price is ā‚©208,545
ā‚©229,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Palm Royale Cairns
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

19. Harbour Sails Motor Inn

Harbour Sails Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (627 reviews)
"Easy check in and helpful reception. Nice comfy beds and close to the Reef Hotel for Dinner."
Australia
Kathy
The price is ā‚©148,796
ā‚©163,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
Property grounds

20. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
North Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Victoria Street Boutique hotel was a gem of an accommodation find in Townsville.It was in a quiet location with views but also completely central"
Australia
Christine
The price is ā‚©146,069
ā‚©160,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
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
Outdoor pool
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
Trinity Collective
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

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)
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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Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"We had an amazing stay. Beautiful apartment and views. Lovely balcony . Very clean and good facilities"
Linda 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Whitsunday Apartments

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is ā‚©79,817 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
ā‚©79,817
ā‚©79,817 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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
January79.5Ā°F (26.4Ā°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5Ā°F (26.4Ā°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5Ā°F (24.7Ā°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3Ā°F (22.4Ā°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6Ā°F (19.2Ā°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6Ā°F (17.0Ā°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9Ā°F (17.7Ā°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5Ā°F (17.5Ā°C)No RainSunny
September68.4Ā°F (20.2Ā°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5Ā°F (22.5Ā°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5Ā°F (24.7Ā°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3Ā°F (25.7Ā°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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