Title: Great Barrier Reef Motel: Browse Cheap Motels in Great Barrier Reef 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29870000/29861300/29861215/ed9f9268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29870000/29861300/29861215/d3f9e291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hill View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29870000/29861300/29861215/6619fa64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29870000/29861300/29861215/4bd31ace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Malanda Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Malanda-Hotels-Malanda-Lodge-Motel.h29861215.Hotel-Information)

Malanda

9.2/10

Wonderful

(211 reviews)

"Super clean, freshly renovated, beautiful grounds, well kept, very friendly staff, agood breakfast.. incredible value - we loved our stay and will be back! "

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

Sophie

CA $122

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Malanda-Hotels-Malanda-Lodge-Motel.h29861215.Hotel-Information)

![Queen Room with Ocean View  | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17910000/17904000/17903932/b50e4946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17910000/17904000/17903932/fb6f49d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17910000/17904000/17903932/07a9e966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio with Ocean View  | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17910000/17904000/17903932/c29d825b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cardwell Beachfront Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardwell-Hotels-Cardwell-Beachfront-Motel.h17903932.Hotel-Information)

Cardwell

9.4/10

Exceptional

(222 reviews)

"Will definitely stay here again! "

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

Lars

CA $128

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardwell-Hotels-Cardwell-Beachfront-Motel.h17903932.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/1a84d7f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room, Terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/36dfd786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Twin Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/7a4ec930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/a7fff7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mission Beach Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Beach-Lodge.h114709694.Hotel-Information)

Mission Beach

9.2/10

Wonderful

(38 reviews)

"Very friendly staff. "

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

Aaron James

CA $110

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Beach-Lodge.h114709694.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1306/d4066e23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1306/c3e31949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1306/368a895c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Regional cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1306/3f23f27d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Colonial Palms Motor Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Colonial-Palms-Motor-Inn.h1306.Hotel-Information)

Airlie Beach

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Even though room was a little dated it was comfortable and clean and provided everything we needed. Loved the view. Would stay here again if in the area. "

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

NICOLA

CA $158

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Colonial-Palms-Motor-Inn.h1306.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122670000/122661500/122661462/86f5dd28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby, 3 beach bars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122670000/122661500/122661462/61bc7da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122670000/122661500/122661462/6b6a81ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122670000/122661500/122661462/33f3f191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rainforest Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Rainforest-Motel.h122661462.Hotel-Information)

Mission Beach

CA $126

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Rainforest-Motel.h122661462.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74128000/74127920/187a53e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74128000/74127920/ad37d35c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74128000/74127920/930fe12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74128000/74127920/cc8d99d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Koorawatha Homestead Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bororen-Hotels-Koorawatha-Homestead-Motel.h74127920.Hotel-Information)

Bororen

9.6/10

Exceptional

(188 reviews)

"We enjoyed our stay here"

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

Jason

CA $171

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bororen-Hotels-Koorawatha-Homestead-Motel.h74127920.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7517700/7517671/e8313455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7517700/7517671/aa5778c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Twin Room Standard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7517700/7517671/1886cd31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7517700/7517671/bd87ec1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Beach House Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Beach-House-Motel.h7517671.Hotel-Information)

North Ward

8.8/10

Excellent

(527 reviews)

"Great location, clean and comfortable."

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

Julie-Ann

CA $128

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Beach-House-Motel.h7517671.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76230000/76226200/76226192/aa9f0a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76230000/76226200/76226192/1d003de6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76230000/76226200/76226192/580dbc72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76230000/76226200/76226192/8c6965ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kinka Palms Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kinka-Beach-Hotels-Kinka-Palms-Motel.h76226192.Hotel-Information)

Kinka Beach

9.8/10

Exceptional

(59 reviews)

"Lovely place to stay "

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

Jon

CA $146

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kinka-Beach-Hotels-Kinka-Palms-Motel.h76226192.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627509/a193957b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627509/0902f4be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627509/7ed10b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Comfort House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627509/dfddf978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Yeppoon Surfside Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yeppoon-Hotels-Yeppoon-Surfside-Motel.h9627509.Hotel-Information)

Yeppoon

9.2/10

Wonderful

(215 reviews)

"The staff, room, ambience, golf course, friendliness and welcome were all exceptional Loved it "

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

Michael

CA $208

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yeppoon-Hotels-Yeppoon-Surfside-Motel.h9627509.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118954300/118954290/3015c75f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118954300/118954290/4dcf3eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118954300/118954290/0b8d181b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118954300/118954290/3ae3bbfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 1 Showgrounds Road Horse Creek QLD 4714

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Horse-Creek-Hotels-1-Showgrounds-Road-Horse-Creek-QLD-4714.h118954290.Hotel-Information)

Horse Creek

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

CA $106

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Horse-Creek-Hotels-1-Showgrounds-Road-Horse-Creek-QLD-4714.h118954290.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33830000/33822500/33822420/75eaec0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33830000/33822500/33822420/94283d54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33830000/33822500/33822420/6d6b4408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily continental breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33830000/33822500/33822420/47c2202a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Opal Ridge Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Opal-Ridge-Motel.h33822420.Hotel-Information)

Collinsville

9.4/10

Exceptional

(39 reviews)

"Amazing food and staff 10 out off 10 "

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

Malcolm

CA $180

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Opal-Ridge-Motel.h33822420.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13200/13186/cb89132c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Queen Studio | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13200/13186/1f1a1466.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13200/13186/13168d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13200/13186/e1d9f93c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Lazy-Lizard-Motor-Inn.h13186.Hotel-Information)

Port Douglas

9.6/10

Exceptional

(641 reviews)

"The place was wonderful "

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

Dusty

CA $123

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Lazy-Lizard-Motor-Inn.h13186.Hotel-Information)

![Studio, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595455/6d334f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595455/41ee3c64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595455/6e0289b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595455/033964bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Port Douglas Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Port-Douglas-Motel.h3595455.Hotel-Information)

Port Douglas

9.6/10

Exceptional

(540 reviews)

"The room was well equipped and very clean .The pool was great and there was a large outdoor communal kitchen.The staff were very friendly and helpful. "

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

JAMES

CA $126

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Port-Douglas-Motel.h3595455.Hotel-Information)

![Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721100/9721058/a77118d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Resort view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721100/9721058/613b7eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721100/9721058/f547a3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721100/9721058/f6c32436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Whitsunday Sands Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bowen-Hotels-Whitsunday-Sands-Resort.h9721058.Hotel-Information)

Bowen

9.4/10

Exceptional

(773 reviews)

"This is a great place to stay. the beaches are beautiful, the staff are welcoming, very helpful and always responsive. the rooms are spacious and have amazing views."

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

Linda

CA $145

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bowen-Hotels-Whitsunday-Sands-Resort.h9721058.Hotel-Information)

![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)

![Sundeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/bcd80050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/c32c6df2.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)

### Heritage Cairns

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

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(977 reviews)

"The staff were friendly and helpful, bed comfortable, shower good and plenty of parking. "

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

Frances

CA $114

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848200/9848101/71eac523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Queen | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848200/9848101/00012428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848200/9848101/b6b13bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Queen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848200/9848101/w3840h2556x0y4-79bf7e32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bowen-Hotels-Queens-Beach-Motor-Hotel.h9848101.Hotel-Information)

Queens Beach

8.2/10

Very good

(196 reviews)

"Nice spot to stay overnight "

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

sebastian

CA $114

CA $126 total

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Mar 15 - Mar 16

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### Pearly Shell Motel

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Bowen

8.6/10

Excellent

(8 reviews)

"Spacious room and good parking and close to town"

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Mario

CA $129

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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### Parkside Motel

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Ayr

8.6/10

Excellent

(47 reviews)

"Definitely will stay here again n often."

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Anonymous traveller

CA $135

CA $149 total

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Mar 6 - Mar 7

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### Birch Motel Bowen

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Bowen

9.0/10

Wonderful

(211 reviews)

"Good parking & good Amenties"

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Julian

CA $102

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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### Tannum on the Beach Motel

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Tannum Sands

9.6/10

Exceptional

(145 reviews)

"The room was very clean and the room service was excellent. I will be booking my family here again in the future."

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tracey

CA $158

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gladstone-Hotels-Tannum-On-The-Beach-Motel.h9627930.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

![Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8065/71185deb_y.jpg)

### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were so welcoming and helpful, they really went out of their way to make our stay feel special. The room was beautiful and very clean. A nice touch was the on tap sparkling and chilled water in the corridor. "

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![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"great location, wonderful service "

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### Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"Love it "

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![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg)

### Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean room (every day we requested a room tidy due to cracker smashing toddlers and were pleased each time we returned if the arvo). The staff also went out of their way to fix our bathtub when the plug got stuck and wouldn’t drain. Excellent location for the lagoon, Whitehaven beach, multi playgrounds, cafes…"

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

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant service at check-in, room was nice and clean and roomy. Car parking was convenient. Short 10 minute walk to the restaurants, excellent stay."

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

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The best breakfast ever"

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

### Madison Plaza Townsville

10/10 Excellent

"Great new updated and refurbed rooms, light and modern great TV, fantastic beds very very comfortable very impressed"

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

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The view was awesome "

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### Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Yes very clean n comfy"

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## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

## Great Barrier Reef Motels information

| Number of reviews | 5,736      |
| ----------------- | ---------- |
| Accommodation     | 148 Motels |
| Lowest Price      | CA $113    |
| Highest Price     | CA $232    |

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