Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hotels

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1. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Sasha

CA $325 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

jodie

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

3. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Benny

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

4. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Erasmo

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

5. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove

Ian

CA $318 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Jollina

CA $348 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

7. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

Joanna

CA $263 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

8. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Tiffany

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Cindy

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Jo

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

11. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove

michele

CA $377 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

12. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Damien

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

13. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Craiglie

Craig

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony view

14. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda

Michael

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

15. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach

Lynda

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

Sandra

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

17. Coral Sea Resort

Airlie Beach

Samir

CA $322 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

18. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Diarmid

CA $344 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

19. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Allira

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

20. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Port Douglas

Peter

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Aparthotel

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Port Douglas

"Good location. Pools were lovely."

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"This is our second time staying and we loved it as much as our first stay. Apartment was great, clean, had everything we needed, very spacious and comfortable. Loved our balcony with a great outlook over the pool. The pool is beautiful, with very relaxing surroundings. Excellent location right across from the beach. Can’t wait to visit again for a third time."

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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Amazing stay in June Biggest balcony we have ever had. Kids loved it ,easy walking distance for food and so close to the beach"

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Seascape Holidays at Seascape Temple

Port Douglas

"Great resort for families in close driving distance to heart of port Douglas. "

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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

"Easy parking. Central. Being on the 3rd floor made hauling a heavy suitcase up the stairs very difficult. See if you can book a ground floor room if it's a problem for you as there are no lifts. Overall it was very comfortable."

Apartment

The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove

"The space was larger than expected, lovely and lush gardens. Clean and modern, very happy with our stay. Free parking and convenient location."

Aparthotel

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

"Been to coconut cairns with the whole family 2-3x, and it never disappoints 😎"

Camping

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda

"An amazing place to stay especially if you want the convenience of being in the city but not feel like you are in the city!"

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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.

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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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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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room with beautiful view. Walking distance to Cairns CBD. Very friendly staffs."

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

8/10 Good

"Great hotel with beautiful gardens and surrounds, swim up bar was cool and plenty of fun for the kids. Only slight issue we had was there was no monitoring of towels reserving pool chairs. Sometimes these pool chairs were reserved for a hour and sometimes up to half a day which ruins the experience for travelers that don’t behave this way…"

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

CA $67

CA $67 total

Aug 15 - Aug 16

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

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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.

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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.

Calendar Month	Temperature	Precipitation	Cloudiness
January	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Frequent Rain	Mostly Cloudy
February	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Moderate Rain	Mostly Cloudy
March	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
April	72.3°F (22.4°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
May	66.6°F (19.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
June	62.6°F (17.0°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
July	63.9°F (17.7°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
August	63.5°F (17.5°C)	No Rain	Sunny
September	68.4°F (20.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
October	72.5°F (22.5°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
November	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
December	78.3°F (25.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hotels

1. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

3. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

5. Mantra Amphora

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

8. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

9. Heritage Cairns

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

11. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

12. Hilton Cairns

13. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

14. Palm Royale Cairns

15. Airlie Beach Hotel

16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

17. Coral Sea Resort

18. Crystalbrook Flynn

19. Cairns Plaza Hotel

20. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Esplanade

Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

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Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

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