Title: Book the Best CHEAP Hotels in Great Barrier Reef from CA $65 - Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels | Expedia.ca [Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129)[Hotels in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef-Vacation-Rentals.d6061129.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Barrier Reef Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/515000/515141-great-barrier-reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Cheap Hotels in Great Barrier Reef from CA $65 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels Tonight [Oct 27 - 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Nov 10 [](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/1000000/920000/917400/917303/6f968832.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) ### The Q Motel Allenstown 7.8/10 Good (900) "Good motel for one night.large room and included breakfast " ![Italy](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/it.svg) Marco CA $109 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](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) ![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) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/bcd4b3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Queens Court Cairns North 7.6/10 Good (1002) "Excellent service, clean room, friendly staff, pool " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ngau CA $116 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](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) ![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 (1005) "great location and cabin" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) vincent CA $65 CA $65 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](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) ![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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/5215fa47.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) ### Mission Reef Resort Wongaling Beach 9.4/10 Exceptional (697) "Everything was clean and enjoyable stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Debbie CA $140 CA $155 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](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) ![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) ![Mountain View Corner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/d079e7a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Court Hotel Cairns North 6.0/10 (1000) "Easy place to stay, staff were lovely, value for money. Just under renovation at the moment." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Andrew [](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) ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/6f92c019.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 (1028) "Great place to stay!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Shelby CA $104 CA $114 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](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) ![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) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/e68dbe72.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) ### Sea Change Beachfront Apartments Trinity Beach 9.8/10 Exceptional (1351) "Great accommodation huge patio fans air con kitchen fully equipped lovely staff would highly recommend" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) JULIE MAREE CA $402 CA $442 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](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) ![Sea Suite Two Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/0554d685.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) ![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) ### Crystalbrook Flynn Cairns Central Business District 9.2/10 Wonderful (1003) "Great service and wonderful location. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Alia CA $157 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 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) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/df5e096f.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) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns Cairns Central Business District 8.6/10 Excellent (1016) "Excellent location and first class staff." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Steve CA $194 CA $213 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10®ionId=6061129&adults=2&travelerType=budget_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## 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 ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "everthing was amazing, will definatly go back again. Would not stay anywhere elsein Cairns" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.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 "Really lovely to stay with a beautiful pool." [](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Room had an incredible view and balcony. It was clean and spacious. However, it lacked style. It has so much potential, but needs some decorating attention. I would stay again however because it’s in a great location and everything else was good. Just room for improving aesthetically. " [](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 "Everything was amazing!" [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information) ![Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/20c40b06_y.jpg) ### Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre 10/10 Excellent "It is a decent hotel at a decent price. " [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.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 "The car park was safe and yes the cabin has everything in it. We enjoyed staying there for one night. Definitely go back and stay there on our next trip to Cairns." [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.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 "House keeping and cleanliness" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![ Hotel Tropiq](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg) ### Hotel Tropiq 10/10 Excellent "Quiet and comfortable 👍" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "." [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information)