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1. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
NT$6,853
NT$6,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
NT$5,402
NT$5,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
NT$4,798
NT$5,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Crystalbrook Bailey

4. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
NT$5,008
NT$5,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Mantra Amphora

5. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
NT$4,338
NT$4,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
NT$3,979
NT$4,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Pacific Hotel Cairns

7. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
NT$4,651
NT$5,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Cairns International

8. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Australia
yifan
NT$8,820
NT$9,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Reef View Hotel

9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Suzanne
NT$4,200
NT$4,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
NT$4,805
NT$5,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hilton Cairns

11. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
NT$7,942
NT$8,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

12. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
Belinda Phillis
NT$6,125
NT$6,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

13. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
NT$4,926
NT$5,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Crystalbrook Flynn

14. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Bronwyn
NT$5,152
NT$5,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Mantra Esplanade

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Ryan
NT$4,185
NT$4,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Oaks Cairns Hotel

16. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
NT$5,696
NT$6,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

17. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Carmen H
NT$3,703
NT$4,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Gurwinder
NT$3,980
NT$4,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

19. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Larry
NT$3,580
NT$3,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
James
NT$3,471
NT$3,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
The Reef Retreat
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
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Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"Great resort, very relaxing area."
Drift Palm Cove
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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
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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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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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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
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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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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Having stayed there many times, its in a great location, away from the tourists in Palm Cove, but easy to get to for great restaurants in Palm Cove"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

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

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"
Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
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
Aparthotel

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
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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 marina with numerous yachts docked, a large sailboat with a distinctive sail, and a building with a modern design in the background.

Hamilton Island Marina

9.2/10 (1,082 reviews)
Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.
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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 coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and lush green hills in the background.

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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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 kilometers 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

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Arrived late in the night but desk is staffed 24 hours so no problems there. Nice clean rooms - seperate bedroom and lounge and two balconies/ overlooking the water and walking path good for a run if wanted.. also a cafe nearby for breakfast etc."
Petronella 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Clean, nice pool and great restaurant facilities."
Leina 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Ville Resort - Casino
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice and clean apartment. The shower glass looked like it was brand new, so clean. The bed had slight depressions and a bump in 1 spot that felt like a spring, but was generally quite comfortable. The blinds allowed in more light in the bedroom than I prefer, but was fine with an eye mask. The TV was a long way from the lounge chairs, great to have a really big apartment, but a different arrangement where the TV is close by would be better. Views were amazing. The closest restaurant (Pool Terrace) was one of the better priced restaurants and had delicious meals. Overall very happy."
Andrew 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Whitsunday Apartments
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Love the sift comfy beds & pillows!! Great resturant downstairs 👌 the only small issue was the bar staff nit understanding English to take our order correctly. Everything else great!"
Kirilee 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, kind staff"
Istvan 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Airlie Beach Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Cookie when you arrive. Quiet room. Clean and fun pool! Great AC. Near restaurants and fun activities!"
Barbara 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"This property was being renovated at the time of our stay. The staff was great! They gave great suggestions on dining and activities. They were always available. We were close to the esplanade which borders the mud lake and lots of public park activities all the way down to the marina. We felt very safe there."
June 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good
"The staff was great, accommodating to my needs and very polite. The breakfast was good with a good range of foods. The TV's aren't smart TV's with no TV's channels provided but we got over that."
Carole 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"It was amazing to stay there. Especially staff is so helpful"
Gurpreet 1-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
NT$1,754
NT$1,754 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
NT$1,984
NT$2,183 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
NT$2,021
NT$2,223 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Kooyong Hotel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
NT$2,111
NT$2,323 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (31 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
NT$2,162
NT$2,378 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (792 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

134 Gladstone Rd Allenstown QLD
NT$2,698
NT$2,698 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
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Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Discover a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse marine species while snorkeling or diving in the reef.
  • Outdoor Activities: Enjoy a range of experiences like reef trips, nature tours, and day snorkeling for adventure seekers.
  • Eco-Friendly Experiences: Engage in eco-friendly activities that promote conservation and appreciation of the natural environment.
  • Shopping and Entertainment: Explore nearby shopping areas and recreational spots for a well-rounded vacation experience.
  • Family-Focused Fun: Ideal for family vacations, the Great Barrier Reef offers unforgettable memories for all ages.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers a perfect getaway for outdoor and eco-friendly family vacations. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including reef trips, nature experiences, day snorkeling, and nature tours. Additionally, there are shopping areas, recreational spots, and theaters nearby to enhance your experience. Explore the stunning marine life and vibrant ecosystems while creating unforgettable memories with loved ones.

*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 vacation, consider traveling during the off-peak season when prices are generally lower. Use Expedia’s search tool to find budget-friendly accommodations by filtering results based on price and hotel type, including eco-certified options. Combining your hotel stay, flights, and activities into a package can lead to additional savings. For public transport, opt for walking where possible, as many areas are easily accessible on foot, allowing you to enjoy free activities along the way.

  • Find cheap hotels on Expedia: Expedia’s search tool enables you to specify your budget, desired location, and additional preferences. You can arrange your results to display prices from lowest to highest, making it easy to find the most affordable hotels right away. Additionally, you can refine your search by hotel type—if you check the Eco-certified filter, you'll discover sustainable and environmentally-friendly hotels that are available for booking.
  • Consider bundling your trip: You can save money by combining your hotel stay at the Great Barrier Reef with your flights and activities through an Expedia package.

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

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