Title: Hotels by Independent in Great Barrier Reef from CA $65 | 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) ![0_171704984](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/8fcd0d94-3061-410a-af4d-e1f6ea56a823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Hotels by Independent 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 prices for these dates Tonight [Dec 26 - Dec 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Independent ![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) ![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) ![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) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) Manunda 8.4/10 Very good (1003) "Good hotel" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ritesh CA $107 CA $118 total includes taxes & fees Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/c0f09fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/ba82f37f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/97f1cb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Madison Plaza Townsville [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) Townsville 7.2/10 Good (1000) "Friendly staff, and the room was clean and cool. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Jason CA $89 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/b9e74968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/fd029239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/8ee9c9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ville Resort - Casino [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) Townsville 9.0/10 Wonderful (1000) "Excellent location, great rooms" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Simon CA $169 CA $186 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) ![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/c13a144f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/189e7c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/73e668eb.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 (1001) "Yes the room was amazing, great bed etc " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Brett CA $256 CA $282 total includes taxes & fees Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/0ddc3fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![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) ![One King & One Single Standard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/18041311.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 (1005) "awesome location great service " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Mary ann CA $112 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/abe3d4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/a2c482ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/ea1feaea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/33e177c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hides Hotel Cairns [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 7.2/10 Good (1001) "The room was fine. The linen was clean as was the bathroom. It's definitely a run down hotel but to just go to sleep for one night, it was ok. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Amber CA $107 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/5282b2ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/b9e15b8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/371d109e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/413fcb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Palmer Collective [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information) South Townsville 8.8/10 Excellent (792) "Always a great place to stay with clean rooms and great staff" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Denis CA $132 CA $147 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information) ![City Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/20c40b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Plantation Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/655adb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/9df6da7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/08b2fcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 7.4/10 Good (1001) "Everyone was great! Room perfect " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Alejandro CA $115 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.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) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/b5de8b71.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) ![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 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) Manoora 7.6/10 Good (1002) "Staff were very courteous and helpful. Rooms were clean and the facility is in a good location." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Tokile CA $65 CA $65 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/77596742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Room with Balcony | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/14e2b62b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Room with Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/f448b98e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/a251ec2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Sea Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) Airlie Beach 9.2/10 Wonderful (1003) "Great stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Karen CA $268 CA $297 total includes taxes & fees Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Lounge drinks and good were excellent and the staff were extremely accommodating. Property needs updating, which according to management will happen section by section. Horizon Club rooms are worth it. " [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Did not have breakfast. Service at the bar was excellent." [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Flynn 10/10 Excellent "It was great" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information) ![Whitsunday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/38d864b5_y.jpg) ### Whitsunday Apartments 10/10 Excellent "Clean large room and an amazing sea view!" [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Good" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 10/10 Excellent "This is a lovely comfy hotel. My room had a baloney and great view of the ocean. The pool is huge and, like the rest of the hotel, very clean. The staff are polite and go out of their way to be helpful. " [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![ Hotel Tropiq](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg) ### Hotel Tropiq 10/10 Excellent "Wifi needs work as it connects and then disconnects it doesn't work properly at all. Tv signal isn't good either in room 14 Airconditioning is excellent " [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 10/10 Excellent "Good hotel" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great place to stay with kids" [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information)