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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is ₹8,434
₹9,341 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Port Douglas Motel
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

2. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is ₹8,486
₹9,374 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Malanda Lodge
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

3. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is ₹10,734
₹11,807 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

4. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is ₹9,378
₹10,398 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kinka Palms Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

5. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Amazing location, cute rooms and beautiful view."
Australia
Sally
The price is ₹8,970
₹9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

6. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is ₹9,331
₹10,356 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sail Inn Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

7. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is ₹10,117
₹11,129 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

8. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, the staff were wonderful, friendly and very helpful for any and all requests."
Australia
Michael
The price is ₹12,025
₹13,227 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

9. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is ₹5,183
₹5,702 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cairns Queens Court
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

10. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great location, accommodation, friendly staff, everything was perfect"
Australia
Margot
The price is ₹9,988
₹11,086 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Mission Beach Lodge
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

11. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is ₹8,004
₹8,914 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

12. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ₹7,104
₹7,815 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

13. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is ₹7,843
₹11,522 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

14. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (32 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is ₹6,066
₹6,692 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Reef Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

15. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is ₹11,420
₹12,588 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

16. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (266 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is ₹8,396
₹9,236 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A grey sofa with a textured throw pillow, a wooden table with a remote control, and a large green plant.

17. Pacific Sun Bargara

Pacific Sun Bargara
3.0 star property
Bargara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (234 reviews)
"A very comfortable stay. Great location"
Australia
Louise
The price is ₹10,586
₹12,133 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Pacific Sun Bargara
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

18. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
3.0 star property
Jubilee Pocket
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Car parking bit tight, and not near the rooms. if your a bit elderly I would imagine getting up the steep hill to the rooms may be a bit of a mission. All and all was a lovely stay and rooms were comfortable."
Australia
Sean
The price is ₹6,968
₹7,725 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
A building with a covered outdoor area, artificial grass, and lounge chairs.

19. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
2.0 star property
Allenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (29 reviews)
"Great short stay"
Australia
Brandon
The price is ₹7,993
₹7,993 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

20. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
The price is ₹8,011
₹8,911 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
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Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent family holiday accommodation. Pool and spa are exceptional!"
Dana 8-night trip
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Whitsunday Apartments

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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
153 Motels
Lowest Price
₹5,702
Highest Price
₹13,227

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