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1. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
CA $183
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Suite | Balcony view
View from property
Pool
Family dining

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Australia
Britney
CA $198
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Airlie Beach Hotel
Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Reception

3. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
CA $196
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Land view from property
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | Balcony view
Breakfast meal
Terrace/patio

4. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United Kingdom
Laura
CA $165
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pool
Lounge
Sundeck
Executive Room, Non Smoking

5. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Nino
CA $159
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Front of property
2 Bedroom with Kitchenette | Living area
1 Bedroom with Kitchenette | Living area
Interconnecting Queen Kit & Small Family

6. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
Earlville
Australia
Rachel
CA $146
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Pool
Balcony
Living area
Beach

7. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Gary
CA $259
CA $259 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mantra Amphora
Property amenity
Pool
Courtyard
Outdoor dining

8. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
CA $223
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Natural pool
Garden
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Room

9. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
daniel
CA $153
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior detail
Dining

10. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Canada
Karen
CA $171
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Outdoor pool
Meeting facility
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool
Beach

11. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Alexander Derk Van
CA $289
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
View from room
Point of interest
Point of interest
Marina

12. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
CA $262
CA $288 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Poolside bar
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
United States
Gagandeep
CA $398
CA $398 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Property grounds
Living area
Pool waterfall
View from room

14. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
Craiglie
Australia
William Richard
CA $161
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
Outdoor pool
Point of interest
Property grounds
Queen Studio | Terrace/patio

15. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Port Douglas
Australia
Molly
CA $198
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Pool
Restaurant
Living area
Urban Balcony King | View from room

16. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Margaret
CA $265
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Crystalbrook Flynn
Room
Living area
4 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Pool

17. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Recky
CA $138
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Oceanfront Cairns
Rooftop pool
Lobby
Superior Suite (Executive) | Living area
Exterior

18. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Genaviv
CA $251
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Pullman Cairns International
Outdoor pool
Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower
Exterior
Outdoor dining

19. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Anne
CA $112
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Pool
2 Bedroom Suite Pool View | Living area
Pool View Studio
Pool View Studio Plus | View from room

20. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Palm Cove
United States
Zoran
CA $208
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Aparthotel
Pool
Grand Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | View from room
Private kitchen
Room

Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Lovely place."
Trinity Collective
Aparthotel
1 Bedroom Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view
1 Bedroom Oceanfront | Living area
Interior detail
View from property

Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
Aparthotel
Aerial view
Room
Balcony
1 Bedroom Beachfront - Deluxe | Balcony view

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
Aparthotel
Pool
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Front of property

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
Aparthotel
Front of property
Restaurant
Restaurant
Room

Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
Port Douglas
"Perfect location"
Le Cher Du Monde
Aparthotel
Courtyard
View from property
Superior Three Bedroom Sea View Apartment | Terrace/patio
Superior Three Bedroom Sea View Apartment

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"The host was amazing. Great check-in process and very helpful. View from the room was excellent and location was great."
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel
Pool
Room
Ecotours
Executive Penthouse with Private Pool - 4 Bedroom | Living area

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
Cannonvale
"Great spacious rooms in a lovely location an easy walk from town, would happily stay again"
Mirage Whitsundays
Aparthotel
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Beachside | Living area
Exercise/lap pool
Beach
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside | View from room

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Fabulous location in a beachfront apartment. Loved the pool and our wonderful sea views. Bus stop nearby for easy access into Cairns"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel
Exterior
4 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga | Living area
3 Bedroom Pool View Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga
3 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Aparthotel
Terrace/patio
Room
Outdoor pool
Beach/ocean view

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
Aparthotel
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Swim Out)
Room
Miscellaneous

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
Port Douglas
"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"
Mantra Aqueous on Port
Aparthotel
Outdoor pool
1 Bedroom Ocean Apartment
1 Bedroom Loft Apartment | Private kitchen
Beach

Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"Pool and hot tub are very nice."
Drift Palm Cove
Aparthotel
Exterior
Garden
In-room dining
Property entrance

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Check in was quick and easy, rooms were clean and spacious and the hotel pools were great. All round fantastic place to stay."
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Aparthotel
Outdoor pool
In-room dining
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Private kitchen
Living area

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Cairns Beach Resort
Aparthotel
Pool
Deluxe Room One Bedroom. Pool View - Non Serviced
Reception
Room

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

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

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 marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

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 sandy beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

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 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 marina with numerous yachts docked, surrounded by water and greenery.

Hamilton Island Marina

9.2/10 (1,082 reviews)
Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.
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A street lined with trees decorated with lights, a bar named 'IRON BAR', and parked cars.

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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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush greenery.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.
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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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Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"We were given a room for the less able, so huge. Excellent except for the lack of any stand for suitcases."
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"great place to stay, clean hotel"
Consuella 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

8/10 Good
"All good, short drive from the airport. Short walk to the Strand. Plenty options for food inside the hotel and around the strand. Parking is not so convenient because it is across the hotel."
Joni 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Ville Resort - Casino
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good
"Great facilities and quiet"
Taunga 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A lovely hotel with extremely attentive staff. Beautiful location overlooking the promenade and beach. Great to have a pool to enjoy alongside our trips. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and delicious cocktails."
Katrina 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Very well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of space and incredible view! We really enjoyed our stay in the whitsunday apartments. We would definitely stay there again."
Sara 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Whitsunday Apartments
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were lovely - it has a 24/7 reception team. Our room had an updated modern bathroom but the remaining part of the room was still very dated and unrefurbished. However it was clean and the bed was comfortable.One of the elevators was down at the time of our stay, but the other was working. It is a great location, beach was right out the front and you can walk to cainrs city along the waterfront in under 20mins."
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good
"Staff were friendly and helpful"
Rachel 6-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort 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
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
CA $83
CA $93 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Magnums Airlie Beach
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
CA $88
CA $97 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
CA $94
CA $103 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (238 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

26 Goondoon St. Gladstone QLD
CA $109
CA $119 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
6.4/10 (326 reviews)
Mid City Motor Inn
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
CA $117
CA $129 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
4.6/10 (20 reviews)
The Reef Motel

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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.

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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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