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## Top Great Barrier Reef Independent Hotels

![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)

![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)

![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)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

8.4/10

Very good

(1011)

"Lovely place for a short break. Tropical feel and wonderful pools. "

CA $90

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/08721595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, pizza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/189e7c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, pizza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/c13a144f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach

8.6/10

Excellent

(1006)

"Great Hotel all ways has great live music on, food and beverage fantastic the Fish was so fresh and the oysters great. Just love staying at the Airlie Beach Hotel"

CA $265

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/0ddc3fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/a5aa0a0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

8.8/10

Excellent

(1021)

"Loved this place. Great staff."

CA $145

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/5282b2ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/b9e15b8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/371d109e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/413fcb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Palmer Collective

South Townsville

8.6/10

Excellent

(767)

"Great area , staff were friendly reasonable price . Would stay again"

CA $134

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.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)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/0cdc4320.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)

![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

(1020)

"great location and cabin"

CA $65

CA $65 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/ac935514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/e66ebbe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Room with Spa | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/736b4287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/a1d2f38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(926)

"Pleasant stay "

CA $126

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Heritage-Cairns.h3429770.Hotel-Information)

![City Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/20c40b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/9df6da7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Plantation Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/655adb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/ff1ac387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

7.2/10

Good

(1004)

"Nice place to stay. "

CA $132

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/8ee9c9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/2b7804de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/fd029239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Ville Resort - Casino

Townsville

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1007)

"Fabulous room and the pool was fantastic. "

CA $170

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/9e23186c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/021632b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/60def60e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/8502e5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aquarius on the Beach

North Ward

8.6/10

Excellent

(1009)

"Lovely spot, it’s the only spot I stay in Townsville! "

CA $128

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11066300/11066236/1c0aec6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11066300/11066236/b8e46c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11066300/11066236/9f859855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11066300/11066236/23e0cbf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mirage Whitsundays

Cannonvale

9.4/10

Exceptional

(729)

"Great apartment, it was massive and the rooms were very spacious. Reception was very helpful as well."

CA $296

CA $328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mirage-Whitsundays.h11066236.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

![Daydream Island Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg)

### Daydream Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect family relaxing holiday"

[](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.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

"Aircon was great, room cleaned and tidy "

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

"Great staff. Wonderful ammenities. Beautiful pool "

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

![The Palmer Collective](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/5282b2ab_y.jpg)

### The Palmer Collective

10/10 Excellent

"As per usual the team at the Hotel were great. Nothing was ever out of the question, and everything was done with a smile. Have been staying with this team for the last five years and will continue to do so whenever I'm in Townsville."

[](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information)

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

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beatiful located along the beach, and within walking distance to the wharf. "

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

![Reef View Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/1d7ccc69_y.jpg)

### Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The views from this hotel are simply spectacular. Free transport to any area on the island is available, but you are walking distance to all of the shops and cafes/restaurants. Facilities are second to none and the staff were faultless. If I were going to Hamilton Island again I would stay there."

[](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.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

"Lovely place for a short break. Tropical feel and wonderful pools. "

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

![Crystalbrook Flynn](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near everything. "

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

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

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, housekeeping, location, room size, balcony, bed, amenities, pool, buffet breakfast. As a very minor criticism, the rooms/bathrooms could be due an update, but otherwise the hotel is absolutely perfect and I would definitely re-visit!!"

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