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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hotels

1. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove

Mary

₹17,739

₹17,739 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony view

Family Poolview Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda

Ron

₹13,583

₹14,942 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Four Bedroom Grand Master Villa | Terrace/patio

Four Bedroom Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom Grand Master Villa | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, oven

3. Niramaya Villas and Spa

Port Douglas

Ian

₹117,412

₹129,154 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Brian

₹25,926

₹25,926 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

45-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

5. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove

Nicole

₹21,370

₹23,693 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

2 Bedroom Villa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Luxury Villa - 2 Bath | Balcony

3 Bedroom Superior Poolside Villa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

KOSUKE

₹12,394

₹13,712 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers

1 Bedroom Loft Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

1 Bedroom Ocean Apartment | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

7. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Peter

₹28,314

₹28,314 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

₹19,584

₹21,543 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

9. Coral Inn Boutique Motel

Yeppoon

Nola

₹8,774

₹9,717 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

10. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

₹16,499

₹18,148 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | Balcony view

11. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Laura

₹12,103

₹13,313 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

12. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

daniel

₹10,482

₹11,530 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

13. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Port Douglas

david

₹15,261

₹16,787 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

14. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Port Douglas

Karen

₹12,963

₹14,259 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Superior Small Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

15. Seahaven Resort

Belgian Gardens

Barbara Ratton

₹7,708

₹8,604 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

1 Bedroom with Kitchenette | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

2 Bedroom with Kitchenette | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Interconnecting Queen Kit & Small Family | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

16. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Earlville

Rachel

₹9,493

₹10,492 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

17. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Gary

₹18,421

₹18,421 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove

Aydin

₹21,646

₹23,811 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Magnums Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach

Jessica

₹5,912

₹6,576 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Sea Suite Two Bedrooms | Beach/ocean view

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

20. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Margaret

₹18,782

₹20,660 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Aparthotel

Grand Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | View from room

Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, electric kettle

Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"Lovely place."

Aparthotel

Superior Suite (Spa) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Reef Retreat

Palm Cove

"Great location near the Esplanade."

Aparthotel

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."

Aparthotel

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Beachside | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside | View from room

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"

Aparthotel

1 Bedroom Oceanfront | Living area | 0-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Melaleuca Resort

Palm Cove

"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."

Aparthotel

38-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, LCD TV

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"

Apartment

Standard Apartment | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove

"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."

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Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

"Pool and hot tub are very nice."

Apartment

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop

Macrossan House

Port Douglas

"Well appointed apartment, central to everything, secure parking"

Apartment

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Premium One Bedroom Apartment (Guests 8 Years Old and Over Only) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium One Bedroom Apartment (Guests 8 Years Old and Over Only) | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"

Aparthotel

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, oven

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"

Aparthotel

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Swim Out) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Port Douglas

"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"

Aparthotel

1 Bedroom Beachfront - Deluxe | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"

Aparthotel

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."

Aparthotel

Superior Three Bedroom Sea View Apartment | Terrace/patio

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The host was amazing. Great check-in process and very helpful. View from the room was excellent and location was great."

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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.

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 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 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 train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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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 find the perfect gifts to bring home 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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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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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property but really the access to amenities and location make it completely worth it and a beautiful experience!"

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great for families! Wish the pool bar was open dueing our visit!"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Disappointed"

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The view from our room was wonderful, though it was a fair walk to the main restaurant hub. It's a shame the property doesn't have a restaurant of its own operating, but there's one nearby. It looks like the place is being freshened up a bit, which is good. It has great potential. The air con in our room was a bit hit and miss, but luckily the weather was lovely. We enjoyed our stay here."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean and facilities were worth the money"

The Ville Resort - Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great stay!"

Airlie Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was nice with a comfortable bed. However our shower was a shared space with a friendly gecko. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Rooms were clean and comfortable despite being a little dated."

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Cairns Plaza is a clean, simple hotel with great views and a very helpful staff. We stayed in a suite, so the living room, kitchen supplies (fridge, utensils/plates and microwave) and separate bedroom made things so easy and comfortable. They have coin-op laundry facilities on-site, which was helpful as this was the second stop on a two-week trip for us. There is a great cafe (Muddy’s Cafe) across the street in the park that offers a 10% discount to hotel guests. It was delicious. The hotel is right along the esplanade, so an easy walk to many restaurants and shops. The hotel isn’t fancy (no fitness center, on-site resturant, etc.) , but it has every thing you need for a really pleasant stay. We’d stay here again for sure!"

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

₹4,743

₹4,743 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD

₹5,546

₹6,149 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD

₹5,912

₹6,576 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (782 reviews)

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD

₹6,420

₹7,062 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (240 reviews)

Mid City Motor Inn

26 Goondoon St. Gladstone QLD

₹7,443

₹8,187 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.4/10 (326 reviews)

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD

₹8,050

₹8,854 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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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 Month	Temperature	Precipitation	Cloudiness
January	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Frequent Rain	Mostly Cloudy
February	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Moderate Rain	Mostly Cloudy
March	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
April	72.3°F (22.4°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
May	66.6°F (19.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
June	62.6°F (17.0°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
July	63.9°F (17.7°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
August	63.5°F (17.5°C)	No Rain	Sunny
September	68.4°F (20.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
October	72.5°F (22.5°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
November	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
December	78.3°F (25.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny

Great Barrier Reef Hotels from ₹4,743

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hotels

1. Mantra Amphora

2. Palm Royale Cairns

3. Niramaya Villas and Spa

4. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

5. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

6. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

7. Drift Palm Cove

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9. Coral Inn Boutique Motel

10. Crystalbrook Bailey

11. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

12. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

13. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

14. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

15. Seahaven Resort

16. Cairns Southgate Hotel

17. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

18. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

19. Magnums Airlie Beach

20. Crystalbrook Flynn

Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Trinity Collective

The Reef Retreat

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Melaleuca Resort

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Drift Palm Cove

Macrossan House

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Mantra Aqueous on Port

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Marlin Marina

Palm Cove Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Macrossan Street

Four Mile Beach

Daintree Rainforest

Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Reef View Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Ville Resort - Casino

Airlie Beach Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Plaza Hotel

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

The Espy Hostel

Magnums Airlie Beach

YHA Cairns Central

Mid City Motor Inn

The Reef Motel

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