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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a poster on the wall.

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 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 CA $126
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Port Douglas Motel
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

2. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Malanda Lodge
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

3. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 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 CA $160
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

4. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is CA $140
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Kinka Palms Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

5. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Amazing location, cute rooms and beautiful view."
Australia
Sally
The price is CA $134
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

6. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (422 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is CA $139
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sail Inn Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

7. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is CA $151
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

8. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, the staff were wonderful, friendly and very helpful for any and all requests."
Australia
Michael
The price is CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

9. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is CA $77
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Queens Court
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

10. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great location, accommodation, friendly staff, everything was perfect"
Australia
Margot
The price is CA $151
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mission Beach Lodge
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

11. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

12. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is CA $106
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

13. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is CA $117
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

14. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (32 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is CA $91
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The Reef Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

15. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 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 CA $157
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

16. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (266 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is CA $125
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A wooden sauna structure with a sign reading 'VIKARA' and a small cactus plant outside.

17. Pacific Sun Bargara

Pacific Sun Bargara
3.0 star property
Bargara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (234 reviews)
"A very comfortable stay. Great location"
Australia
Louise
The price is CA $143
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Pacific Sun Bargara
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

18. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
3.0 star property
Jubilee Pocket
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Car parking bit tight, and not near the rooms. if your a bit elderly I would imagine getting up the steep hill to the rooms may be a bit of a mission. All and all was a lovely stay and rooms were comfortable."
Australia
Sean
The price is CA $104
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
A building with a covered outdoor area, artificial grass, and lounge chairs.

19. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
2.0 star property
Allenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (29 reviews)
"Great short stay"
Australia
Brandon
The price is CA $119
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

20. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
The price is CA $117
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Reef Palms Motel
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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
3,014
Accommodation
142 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $85
Highest Price
CA $194

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Great Barrier Reef?
You can find a great deal from CA $85 on Great Barrier Reef motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Great Barrier Reef motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Great Barrier Reef motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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