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1. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Gary
RM811
RM811 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Mantra Amphora

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
RM717
RM789 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Venkataraman
RM611
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Diarmid
RM905
RM996 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Crystalbrook Flynn

5. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Maria
RM827
RM909 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Sasha
RM623
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

7. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Tanya
RM621
RM683 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Pacific Hotel Cairns

8. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Port Douglas
Australia
Molly
RM603
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

9. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
wayne
RM870
RM870 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

10. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Benny
RM604
RM664 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

11. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
Manunda
Australia
Ron
RM623
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Palm Royale Cairns

12. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Charisse Mignon
RM1,261
RM1,387 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

13. The Elandra

The Elandra
South Mission Beach
United States
Mark
RM1,169
RM1,286 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Elandra

14. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Monica
RM1,172
RM1,290 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Crystalbrook Riley

15. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Owais
RM693
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Hilton Cairns

16. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Kristy
RM1,081
RM1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Drift Palm Cove

17. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Cathy
RM673
RM740 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Cairns Plaza Hotel

18. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
Australia
Rebekah Jane
RM2,020
RM2,222 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Vanessa
RM671
RM738 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

20. Regal Port Douglas

Regal Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Dragos
RM1,100
RM1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Regal Port Douglas
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Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
Trinity Collective
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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Super easy booking, check-in and great communication. Would definitely stay again."
The Reef Retreat
Aparthotel

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Lovely resort, good facilities and recommend pool side rooms"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Really well located. Easy, clean accomodation which met all the basic needs of a family holiday."
Coral Sands Resort
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Great propertt"
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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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
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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
Apartment

Macrossan House

Macrossan House
Port Douglas
"Well appointed apartment, central to everything, secure parking"
Macrossan House
Apartment

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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Port Douglas Retreat

Port Douglas Retreat
Port Douglas
"Ideally located for walking to restaurants/shops M"
Port Douglas Retreat
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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
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious with a nice view towards the ocean."
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel

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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Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"Loved all to do with our stay. Atmosphere, cleanliness, staff easy beach access amazing pool and plenty of spots to eat with great price ranges "
Drift Palm Cove
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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Daydream Island

7.8/10 (247 reviews)
Take off your watch because time runs differently on Daydream Island.
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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 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 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 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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Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometres 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

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff but like so many hotels in Cairns it is old and worn."
Stefan 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel in a good location. Room was very clean and well appointed."
Greg 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing view, hotel staff and all staff on the island were excellent. Perfect hotel for getting around with a 15 month old toddler and plenty to do."
taylor 5-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Reef View Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good
"Great Thanks"
Peter 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Such an incredible place to stay! Has spoilt my kids for life."
Joanna 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

8/10 Good
"Lovely hotel, pool was freezing so needs to be heated."
Alexis 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Was an enjoyable stay there"
Wendy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay"
Paul 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

8/10 Good
"Super friendly and directly at the main street."
Philipp 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Magnums Airlie Beach

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
RM228
RM228 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
RM280
RM308 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
RM281
RM309 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (768 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
RM334
RM368 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (16 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Summit Motel

Summit Motel

6 Victoria Street Townsville QLD
RM401
RM442 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
Summit Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
RM593
RM652 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (453 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the incredible diversity of marine species, including colourful corals, tropical fish, and majestic dolphins.
  • Outdoor Adventure: Engage in a variety of activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and kayaking in crystal-clear waters.
  • Eco-Friendly Experiences: Enjoy eco-tours that highlight the importance of marine conservation and sustainable practices.
  • Vibrant Activity Hubs: Discover action-packed pontoons and beach clubs offering unique leisure experiences for families.
  • Shopping and Recreation: Explore nearby shopping areas and recreational spots to enhance your holiday experience.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a perfect destination for outdoor, eco-friendly family holidays, offering a plethora of activities. Visitors can engage in dolphin action, explore activities galore, and enjoy the vibrant activities hub. Additionally, activity pontoons and beach clubs provide unique experiences, while nearby shopping and recreational areas enhance the overall adventure. This stunning location promises a memorable experience for all ages.

*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 iconCalendar Monthtemperature iconTemperaturerain iconPrecipitationmostly cloudy iconCloudiness
January79.5ยฐF (26.4ยฐC)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5ยฐF (26.4ยฐC)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5ยฐF (24.7ยฐC)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3ยฐF (22.4ยฐC)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6ยฐF (19.2ยฐC)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6ยฐF (17.0ยฐC)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9ยฐF (17.7ยฐC)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5ยฐF (17.5ยฐC)No RainSunny
September68.4ยฐF (20.2ยฐC)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5ยฐF (22.5ยฐC)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5ยฐF (24.7ยฐC)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3ยฐF (25.7ยฐC)Light RainMostly Sunny

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