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1. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Fleur
P22,126
P24,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

2. Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa
Port Douglas
United States
Jeffrey
P86,250
P94,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Niramaya Villas and Spa

3. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Serena
P15,709
P15,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

4. The Elandra

The Elandra
South Mission Beach
United States
Mark
P17,770
P19,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Elandra

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Patricia
P9,289
P10,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
P12,438
P13,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Nicole
P19,976
P21,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

8. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
P9,486
P10,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pacific Hotel Cairns

9. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Maria
P12,672
P13,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

10. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lee-rae
P11,328
P12,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Crystalbrook Bailey

11. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
Australia
Mark
P30,713
P33,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

12. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Nino
P9,051
P9,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

13. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
South Mackay
Australia
Melissa
P6,229
P6,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
ibis Mackay

14. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Gary
P12,390
P12,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Mantra Amphora

15. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
Manunda
Australia
Ron
P7,987
P8,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Palm Royale Cairns

16. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Racquel
P9,523
P10,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

17. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
Majella
P6,741
P7,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
P11,061
P12,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

19. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Viktoriia
P10,594
P11,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

20. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Calvin Seungwon
P16,624
P18,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Crystalbrook Riley
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Lovely place."
Trinity Collective
Aparthotel

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
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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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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Super easy booking, check-in and great communication. Would definitely stay again."
The Reef Retreat
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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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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
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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Yorkeys Knob
"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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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
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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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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

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

Port Douglas Retreat
Port Douglas
"Ideally located for walking to restaurants/shops M"
Port Douglas Retreat
Aparthotel

Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
Cairns Central Business District
"Well located, clean, comfortable, well priced,. I would recommend cascade gardens."
Cascade Gardens
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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 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 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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A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing, and sailboats with colorful sails.

Catseye Beach

9.0/10 (790 reviews)
Swim, stroll, try exciting watersports or simply recline under the shade of palm trees and enjoy the views from one of Hamilton Island’s main beaches.
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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 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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a room with Horizon Club access. It was absolutely amazing, very relaxing and comfortable. We definitely recommend it."
Carol 5-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"This was great hotel, in a fantastic location. We had a balcony room at the front of the building and it had a great view. My only criticism is that breakfast finishes very early for a hotel that is in a holiday location but we did find plenty of options around the city. Over all great hotel in a good location with friendly and helpful staff."
Dennis 13-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

8/10 Good
"There should be mo life music at night time To many outsiders using your pools uncheck"
Jan 8-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good
"A bit dated but functional and convenient."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location"
Lynette 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Airlie Beach Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"Really nice people and perfect location"
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"So spacious with convenient transportation, staff helpful with the tons of luggage I had and the views are breathtaking"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Reef View Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

8/10 Good
"Good location, nice water view, pool, comfortable rooms. But the buffet breakfast needs some attention. It was very busy and having just one (working) coffee machine for1 00+ people is just unacceptable. You either have to wait or pay extra for a handmade one. Not very luxe."
Paul 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good
"Well situated and appointed family resort, set in lush gardens with restaurants within the complex. As an older couple travelling without a car we left the pools to the very happy families using them. However we could walk to the stunning Botanic Gardens and use the bus to travel into the city for the wonderful Kuranda Rail trip and walks along the Esplanade. The resort makes a good base, the staff are all lovely and rooms are serviced daily."
Donald 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
P3,466
P3,466 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
P4,254
P4,679 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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
P4,308
P4,739 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
P5,629
P6,192 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (16 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Summit Motel

Summit Motel

6 Victoria Street Townsville QLD
P6,103
P6,713 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Summit Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
P9,014
P9,916 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 vibrant underwater ecosystem, home to diverse species of fish, coral, and other marine creatures.
  • Snorkelling and Diving: Engage in exhilarating snorkelling and diving adventures to explore the breathtaking coral reefs up close.
  • Nature Tours: Enjoy guided nature tours that highlight the unique flora and fauna of the region.
  • Scenic Day Trips: Take day trips to various islands and cays for picturesque views and relaxation.
  • Eco-Friendly Activities: Participate in eco-friendly experiences that promote conservation and appreciation of the reef.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is perfect for outdoor, eco-friendly family holidays, offering a range of activities such as shopping, recreational areas, and theatres. Key experiences include reef trips, nature tours, day snorkelling, and other nature-based adventures. Immerse yourself in the stunning marine life and breathtaking landscapes while enjoying a memorable day out.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Great Barrier Reef

To save money on your Great Barrier Reef visit, consider travelling during the off-peak season when prices are generally lower. Utilise public transport for affordable travel around the area, and enjoy free activities such as snorkelling from the beach or exploring local markets. When booking accommodation, use Expedia's search tool to filter by budget and eco-friendly options, and arrange results by price to find the best deals. Combining flights, hotels, and activities in a package can also yield significant savings.

  • Find cheap hotels on Expedia: Utilise Expedia’s search tool to refine your preferences, such as your budget, preferred location, and the type of hotel that suits you best. For instance, selecting the Eco-certified filter will showcase sustainable and environmentally friendly hotels that are currently available. To find the most affordable prices and offers, arrange the price filter in ascending order, from low to high.
  • Consider bundling your trip: You can potentially save money by combining your hotel reservation for the Great Barrier Reef with your flights and activities through an Expedia package deal.

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
January79.5°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