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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

gianluca

₹15,558 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Ben

₹15,918 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

3. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Stephenie

₹18,109 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.

4. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove

Aydin

₹13,087 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Suzanne

₹12,449 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Kalin

₹11,198 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A resort with a central swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

7. Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove

Georgina

₹13,688 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

8. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

Catherine

₹13,073 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

9. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

David

₹13,074 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

10. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Craiglie

Brad

₹16,050 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Patricia Kaye

₹14,756 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

12. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Larry

₹11,052 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

13. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

Taylor

₹17,961 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.

14. Reef View Hotel

Whitsundays

yifan

₹30,593 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.

15. The Ville Resort - Casino

Townsville

Timothy

₹17,127 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

16. Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

John

₹24,939 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

17. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Bronwyn

₹14,623 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

18. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Ben

₹13,287 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and artwork.

19. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

vicki

₹10,629 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beachfront, and lush greenery.

20. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Port Douglas

ERIKO

₹25,974 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Apartment

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove

"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"

Aparthotel

A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Staff very welcoming. Going to sleep with sounds of the Ian very relaxing. Meals on balcony overlooking ocean and beach"

Aparthotel

A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove

"Exceptional property and staff service Be prepared though there are a lot of stairs! All in all we loved our time at Al Amanda and cant wait to return."

Aparthotel

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand. A balcony with a table and chairs is visible through large glass doors.

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Clifton Beach

"One of the best appartments we have ever stayed at and we have been travelling for 3 months all over the world! Clean, modern, spacious, kitchen was great and air con was amazing would certainly book here again."

Aparthotel

A wooden pathway leading to a gazebo surrounded by palm trees and a building.

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"It's in a great location. Unit is very spacious, great for family. Close to shops and food outlets. Beach across the street. Highly recommended 👌😉"

Aparthotel

A beach with palm trees and the sun setting over the water.

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Incredible! The first word that comes to mind. We booked this location VERY last minute after our original accommodations were less than ideal and the property owner/manager Bradley was extremely accommodating and took the time to tour us through the room and property before check in and even allowed us to check in extremely early and last minute. We were very happy with our stay. The view was great and location even better as you are right off the beach. I would highly recommend staying here if...

Aparthotel

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Port Douglas

"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."

Aparthotel

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and tropical plants.

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Port Douglas

"Great location. Close to beach and shops."

Aparthotel

A sign for a hotel with amenities including ocean views, a quiet location, full kitchens, fast internet, sky sport & movie channels, free beach towels & chairs, and a heated pool.

By The Sea Port Douglas

Port Douglas

"Spent the weekend in Port Douglas. By The Sea Port Douglas is perfectly situated for walking to the whole of Maccrosso. St, the Boat Shed, Rex Park and 4 Mile Beach. The property is really well maintained and the staff were excellent. I highly recommend this property."

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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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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

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent location to walk the promenade and see the views. Very convenient to the airport. Room was comfortable and staff were very helpful."

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a great location with restaurants, shops, art museum, and the Night Market in easy walking distance. It was also close to the water and parks. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. They aren’t super fancy but they were great for a solo traveler. And there was a big balcony overlooking the park. It was perfect for me."

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

₹4,702

₹4,702 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

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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

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

4. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

7. Mantra Amphora

8. Pullman Cairns International

9. Hilton Cairns

10. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

13. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

14. Reef View Hotel

15. The Ville Resort - Casino

16. Drift Palm Cove

17. Mantra Esplanade

18. Oaks Cairns Hotel

19. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

20. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

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