Great Barrier Reef

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Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.
A coral reef with various coral formations and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.
A fish with yellow and orange stripes swimming near a coral reef.
An aerial view of a coral reef system with clear turquoise waters and visible coral formations.

The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometres of coral, marine life and untouched white sand beaches.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is CA $318 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $318
CA $350 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is CA $153 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $153
CA $169 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Airlie Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely room, nice comfy beds good location would recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is CA $391 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $391
CA $432 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and the staff were helpful. Breakfast buffet was just OK"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Reef View 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.
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Whitsunday Apartments
Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays

4 out of 5
11 Altmann Avenue Cannonvale QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cannonvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Mirage Whitsundays
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,642 reviews)
"1 bedroom apartment does not sleep 3 as advertised. 3rd person sleeps on a rollaway- barely any room to put it as the apartment is tiny. Room was not ready at 2 pm for check in. Staff not friendly or helpful. Would not stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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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