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## Check availability on Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/97f1cb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/ba82f37f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Madison Plaza Townsville

Townsville

7.2/10

Good

(1020)

"Amazing place stay there quite abit and love it everytime"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

ALYSSA

CA $101

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information)

![Family Room for 5 (Ground Floor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/cd165be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/2ac9a9f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/7b533d85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/6f968832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Q Motel

Allenstown

8.0/10

Very good

(902)

"Basic motel. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Gloria

CA $144

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Hotels-The-Q-Motel.h917303.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/966a2cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/bcd4b3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/431a74ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/b9a8f107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North

7.6/10

Good

(1007)

"Value for money. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jennifer

CA $90

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Queens-Court.h523374.Hotel-Information)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/2b498c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/b5de8b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/87cb007f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Manoora

7.6/10

Good

(1001)

"a good place to stay. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Xiuzhen

CA $65

CA $65 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/62b7f304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/ad6427ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/21a58f44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/468321f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mission Reef Resort

Wongaling Beach

9.4/10

Exceptional

(700)

"Everything was clean and enjoyable stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Debbie

CA $134

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Reef-Resort.h9625232.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/9b5cee69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily continental breakfast (AUD 22.90 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/6c405ddc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/71c71efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Suite with Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/4d426c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Acacia Court Hotel

Cairns North

6.0/10

(1000)

"Breakfast, staff, view and reasonable price. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Kerry

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Acacia-Court-Hotel.h3186.Hotel-Information)

![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/61ca3260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/w979h648x0y4-ca475008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/13dd3d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

8.4/10

Very good

(1042)

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Dining options were great and the food was delicious. Clean room. The pool was wonderful great to lounge in after a day of sight seeing. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Roslyn

CA $91

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/271659dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/0105bc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/f805693e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/36a64edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

9.8/10

Exceptional

(1356)

"Friendly staff, great facilities, beautiful views and a stone throw from the beach. It was a quiet location but lots of local shops and bars and restaurants nearby. The location was clean, well equipped and just what we needed for rest and relaxation. Had a wonderful time and wish we were staying long!"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Philip

CA $358

CA $394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Sea-Change-Beachfront-Apartments.h1638313.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/accebcd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Wine bar, ocean views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/6f62bce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1012)

"Great service and wonderful location. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Alia

CA $173

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information)

![Double Double Deluxe City Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/aa50d2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/bf70691a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/dec81a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/8ad4f7d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

8.6/10

Excellent

(1018)

"Excellent location and first class staff."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Steve

CA $208

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

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## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

### Discover cheap things to do in Great Barrier Reef

For budget-conscious travellers venturing to the Great Barrier Reef, there are plenty of captivating experiences that won’t break the bank. Begin your adventure with a visit to the stunning Fitzroy Island, where you can hike the scenic paths to Secret Garden or relax on the beautiful beaches, all accessible via an affordable ferry ride. For a taste of the underwater world without the price tag of a full diving excursion, snorkelling at the vibrant coral gardens of the Low Isles offers a brilliant glimpse of marine life at little cost. Don’t miss a stroll through Port Douglas, where the weekly Sunday markets provide an opportunity to sample local foods and crafts without splurging. For those keen on wildlife, the Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers free walking trails where you can spot kangaroos and exotic birds. Staying in budget-friendly accommodations in Port Douglas will allow you to explore these highlights with ease, offering a blend of comfort and convenience at a reasonable price. With a range of affordable hotels and hostels, you can experience attentive service and local charm while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this tropical paradise.

## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff, big rooms, comfy beds n pillows"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Mantra Esplanade](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/d4cbdacf_y.jpg)

### Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Balcony was great. The only issue was having to ask for clean towels every day."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Esplanade.h554653.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good food but not included. Great pools. Staff were mostly friendly. Had a nice room but lots of ants from the moment I got there. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Sunland Leisure Park](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3_y.jpg)

### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spotless and staff were friendly. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information)

![ Hotel Tropiq](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg)

### Hotel Tropiq

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, was really close to everything. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information)

![Madison Plaza Townsville](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad_y.jpg)

### Madison Plaza Townsville

10/10 Excellent

"No breakfast available.."

[](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great housekeeping."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg)

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The location was the best ever. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information)

![The Ville Resort - Casino](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005_y.jpg)

### The Ville Resort - Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, great rooms"

[](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information)