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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef cheap hotels

A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

1. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place affordable price."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is P3,564
P3,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

2. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (569 reviews)
"Excellent location, great facilities and definitely value for money."
Australia
Diane
The price is P6,203
P6,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Port Douglas Motel
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

3. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is P5,543
P6,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (249 reviews)
"The kitchen was well stocked and had lits of cupboards and fridges for keeping your own food organised. Great wifi, The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. Staff were super helpful. The laundry had washers and dryers ehich was good. The location was great. We could walk across the road to the supermarket and close to lots of restaurants and pubs."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is P4,136
P4,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
YHA Cairns Central
An outdoor covered seating area with red pillars and a tiled floor.

5. The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
The price is P1,403
P1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Jack Backpackers
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

6. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is P3,791
P4,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Little Drifter Cairns
A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.

7. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (423 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is P7,014
P7,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sail Inn Motel
Lobby sitting area

8. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (101 reviews)
"Great staff, beautiful house"
Australia
Zoe
The price is P3,240
P3,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Avenues Xchange
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

9. 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 P6,239
P6,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A restaurant with a neon sign, outdoor seating, and indoor dining area with plants.

10. Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
4.0 star property
Townsville
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (18 reviews)
"Feels more homey then other hotels."
Australia
John
The price is P6,499
P6,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Great location. The only problem are the beds. They roll around."
Richard 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns