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1. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
P15,060
P15,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
P10,818
P11,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
P9,484
P10,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Crystalbrook Bailey

4. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
P9,881
P10,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
P9,484
P10,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Pullman Cairns International

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
P7,821
P8,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Pacific Hotel Cairns

7. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
P9,734
P9,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Mantra Amphora

8. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
United States
ophelie
P17,857
P19,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Reef View Hotel

9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Suzanne
P9,246
P10,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
P10,460
P11,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hilton Cairns

11. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Janice
P9,053
P9,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

12. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Terri
P9,087
P9,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Oaks Cairns Hotel

13. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
P10,556
P11,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Crystalbrook Flynn

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
James
P8,433
P9,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

15. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
P11,072
P12,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

16. Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Keith
P16,304
P16,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Drift Palm Cove

17. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Edmund
P11,568
P11,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Mantra Esplanade

18. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
Belinda Phillis
P15,278
P16,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

19. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Larry
P7,036
P7,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

20. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Georgia
P15,834
P17,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
By The Sea Port Douglas
Aparthotel

Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
Port Douglas
"Perfect location"
Le Cher Du Monde
Aparthotel

Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
Aparthotel

Melaleuca Resort

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

Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"Great resort, very relaxing area."
Drift Palm Cove
Apartment

Trinity Waters

Trinity Waters
Trinity Beach
"Perfect location and on a beautiful beach! Not too far from Cairns but far enough away to avoid the traffic and crowds. You can hear the surf at night and wake up to amazing sunrises."
Trinity Waters
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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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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Apartment

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Palm Cove
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Great heated pool, beautiful views, room clean tidy and well equipped, all good"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
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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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Aparthotel

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
Cannonvale
"The resort was amazing, spacious accommodation and modern facilities. Staff were friendly. Great views from our apartment. Easy access to Airley Beach Centre and the shuttle bus was convenient. Highly recommend."
Mirage Whitsundays
Aparthotel

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

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 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 beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

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 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 train carriage with red seats and windows.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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A marina with two sailboats docked, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Port of Airlie

9.0/10 (1,391 reviews)
This sun-kissed marina is your gateway to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Sail or drive here to shop or dine with views over the glistering turquoise waters.
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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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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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An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."
Kenneth John 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"
Catherine Ann 5-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hilton Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

8/10 Good
"very nice hotel, good location"
yifan 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Reef View Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."
Alberto 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty quiet. I enjoyed my stay. Would stay again"
Dru 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"The place is great and the rates reflect this. Very familiy friendly with outdoor pools and activities. The staff are very friendly - almost feeling guilty about it."
Henson 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"very clean rooms. really liked it."
Vikas 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Right in the middle of Airlie Beach town, this is great for local restaurants and bars., as well as the beach. We stayed in a cabin which was spacious and had a small veranda to sit on at night. It is NOT quiet at night though, with live music and partying until the early hours. It didn’t overly disturb us but something to consider."
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Magnums Airlie Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"
Gerard 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
P3,437
P3,437 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
P3,857
P4,243 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (94 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
P3,929
P4,322 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Kooyong Hotel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
P4,150
P4,565 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (30 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
P4,236
P4,660 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

134 Gladstone Rd Allenstown QLD
P4,773
P4,773 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

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