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1. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
United States
Sandra
CA $178
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
CA $239
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Mantra Amphora

3. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
CA $234
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
CA $349
CA $384 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

5. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
CA $178
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

6. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
CA $199
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Crystalbrook Bailey

7. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
CA $177
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Pacific Hotel Cairns

8. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
United States
ophelie
CA $404
CA $445 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Reef View Hotel

9. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Australia
Jessica
CA $83
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Magnums Airlie Beach

10. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Port Douglas
Australia
Molly
CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

11. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
steven
CA $167
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

12. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
CA $163
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

13. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
Craiglie
Australia
Keith John
CA $167
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

14. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Wayne
CA $180
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
By The Sea Port Douglas

15. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Jeromy
CA $267
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
James
CA $192
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

17. Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
Airlie Beach
United States
Jennifer
CA $373
CA $414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Coral Sea Resort

18. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Theodore
CA $158
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

19. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Larissa
CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

20. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Edmund
CA $243
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Mantra Esplanade
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
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Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"
Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Having stayed there many times, its in a great location, away from the tourists in Palm Cove, but easy to get to for great restaurants in Palm Cove"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Palm Cove
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
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Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Great stay, be aware there is no covered or shaded parking unlike most motels, inconvenient in rainy weather or summer."
Trinity Collective
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Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"Nice accommodation"
Cairns Beach Resort
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Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
Port Douglas
"Perfect location"
Le Cher Du Monde
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Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and green hills.

Whitehaven Beach

9.6/10 (822 reviews)
Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.
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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
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A marina with numerous boats docked, a large cruise ship, and a cityscape with buildings and mountains in the background.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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A train carriage with red seats and windows.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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A marina with two sailboats docked, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Port of Airlie

9.0/10 (1,391 reviews)
This sun-kissed marina is your gateway to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Sail or drive here to shop or dine with views over the glistering turquoise waters.
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A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by a forested landscape and hills in the background.

Macrossan Street

9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)
During your visit to Port Douglas, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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Daintree Rainforest

9.4/10 (647 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

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

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An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely modern room"
Kerry 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Useful hotel to stay not far from airpprt and walkable to town. Appreciated dedicated parking. Not much character but room very spacious. Shower old but nice hot water. Breakfast expensive at 30 Dollars each so didnt get to try it"
Hilary 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Kwok Chuen Kim 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"The restaurants were great and well priced. Special thanks to their staff for getting us help for some vegetarian dishes."
Vikram 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, walking distance to everything. Buffet breakfast was amazing with ample of food and choices. Great views from our room."
Katerina 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Reef View Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Superb hotel. Reasonably priced. Very accommodating staff. Great rooms and awesome location!"
Glenn 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous location, we were upgraded to the waterview room. Had lunch at nearby Dundees- tried crocodile and kangaroo. The Moroccan mackerel was great. The breakfast at the Hilton was excellent- fresh squeezed fruit juice- diy was very refreshing."
Candace 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good
"Well, what can you say, you pay for what you get, it's a good hotel, the staff are lovely, unfortun1tely, the room is not what on the advertised photos, we have been here for four days and never had our room done, towels replaced etc, the room door doesn't have a chain or extra security on it, also they are a little run down, if you on a budget it's a good place to stay, bed is very comfortable, I would probably stay here again."
Dave 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Fantastic location, great amenities and very helpful staff. The rooms were serviced daily and items were replenished according to your preferences. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of food and drink and was good value for money. The hotel room was very clean. Only downside was that some elements of the hotel look a bit tired (eg the outside walls, some of the paintwork and soft furnishings) and could do with a refresh. Overall would recommend and would stay again."
Eve 6-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
CA $69
CA $69 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
CA $83
CA $92 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (785 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
CA $85
CA $93 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Kooyong Hotel
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
CA $87
CA $96 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
CA $90
CA $100 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (30 reviews)
The Reef Motel
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

134 Gladstone Rd Allenstown QLD
CA $120
CA $120 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (20 reviews)
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

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Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the vibrant underwater ecosystem with diverse marine species, perfect for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
  • Beautiful Islands: Explore picturesque islands with pristine beaches, offering a tranquil escape amidst nature.
  • Exciting Reef Excursions: Enjoy guided tours that take you to the heart of the reef for unforgettable adventures.
  • Scenic Sailing Trips: Discover the beauty of the reef from the water on memorable sailing excursions.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy eco-friendly experiences that cater to all ages, making it a perfect family vacation spot.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is perfect for eco-friendly family vacations, offering a variety of activities such as marine adventures, swimming spots, and outdoor excursions. Visitors can enjoy day trips, explore recreational areas, shop, and even feed kangaroos. With its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife, this destination promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Great Barrier Reef

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Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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