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## Check availability on Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels

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## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef cheap hotels

![Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/a8903305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Ocean King](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/3ac9a991.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![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)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/ff974b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airlie Beach Hotel

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

Airlie Beach

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,005 reviews)

"Great Hotel , great location "

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

Adrian

CA $158

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

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

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/e05e0fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Horizon Marina View Room Twin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/fd50b2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/b5ea0d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,002 reviews)

"Great room and great property with excellent staff!"

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

Leo

CA $195

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Luxury Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/700ffe22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior King Balcony Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/08e528a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/596e6487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/0a0c79de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Pacific Hotel Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(1,005 reviews)

" Location was excellent.. close to the wharf,restaurants, shopping, transportation.. good location for tours… breakfast and dinner available at the restaurant with quality food choices.. attentive staff ..very clean and with elevator."

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

Evelyn

CA $157

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information)

![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)

![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)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/efeb7f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 33 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/281356c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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

Cairns North

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,008 reviews)

"Great staff great location "

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

Wayne

CA $145

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543.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/1000000/10000/7600/7566/1ac8b9f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King One Bedroom Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/56366886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/2aad2069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,016 reviews)

"Great location. Great rooms and pool. "

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

Emily

CA $147

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/a8178138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/78f3da2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/2f4a9bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Cairns

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

Cairns Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"

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

Mohamed

CA $161

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/f28a8fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ensuite triple room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/172ed254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/650cedeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/236b13ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Magnums Airlie Beach

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Magnums-Airlie-Beach.h6879115.Hotel-Information)

Airlie Beach

8.4/10

Very good

(706 reviews)

"Very clean, great location, friendly staff."

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

Maxime

CA $90

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Magnums-Airlie-Beach.h6879115.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/1bf5fe82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/0ab82676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![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)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

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

Cairns Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,010 reviews)

"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."

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

Costa

CA $152

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

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

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/fbca4bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/7d05c215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/51dda96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/8c347a1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Quality Resort Parkhurst

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Hotels-Kortes-Resort.h13101644.Hotel-Information)

Parkhurst

9.6/10

Exceptional

(563 reviews)

"Rooms are a good size and very clean with comfortable beds and everything you need for a great stay. Best place to stay for us."

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

Anneke

CA $123

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Hotels-Kortes-Resort.h13101644.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13130000/13129100/13129008/b135d4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13130000/13129100/13129008/326cb71d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13130000/13129100/13129008/b16e3ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13130000/13129100/13129008/e94622e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Abbott Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-The-Abbott-Boutique-Hotel.h13129008.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Excellent location, easy walk to beach and everything, loved the coffee lounge. Rooms were spacious and comfortable "

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

Kathleen

CA $125

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-The-Abbott-Boutique-Hotel.h13129008.Hotel-Information)

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## 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.

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