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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is RM388
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Port Douglas Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Amazing location, cute rooms and beautiful view."
Australia
Sally
The price is RM385
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

3. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great location, accommodation, friendly staff, everything was perfect"
Australia
Margot
The price is RM471
RM518 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mission Beach Lodge
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

4. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is RM460
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

5. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is RM439
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sail Inn Motel
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

6. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is RM537
RM591 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

7. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is RM339
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

8. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (251 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is RM381
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Malanda Lodge
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

9. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is RM437
RM480 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Kinka Palms Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

10. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is RM269
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Motel
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

11. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is RM391
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

12. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is RM438
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

13. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is RM206
RM226 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairns Queens Court
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

14. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
3.0 star property
Jubilee Pocket
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Car parking bit tight, and not near the rooms. if your a bit elderly I would imagine getting up the steep hill to the rooms may be a bit of a mission. All and all was a lovely stay and rooms were comfortable."
Australia
Sean
The price is RM325
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of a building with multiple balconies.

15. Harbour Sails Motor Inn

Harbour Sails Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (647 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean but somewhat dated. Good value and perfect for a quick overnight stopover."
Australia
Roy
The price is RM416
RM458 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

16. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is RM502
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

17. Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
2.5 star property
Cardwell
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Excellent stay and great food from the restaurant "
Australia
Caroline
The price is RM389
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
A concrete pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and a statue.

18. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Fantastic location room was so peaceful plenty of parking and very helpful staff would stay again"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is RM391
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Rainforest Motel
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

19. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
The price is RM386
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Allen
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

20. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is RM307
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"
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142 Motels
Lowest Price
RM226
Highest Price
RM591

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