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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Perfect location between beach & shopping"
Australia
Linda
The price is AED 580
AED 640 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Port Douglas Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Reasonable room rate, clean and quiet. Helpful staff. The room seemed fairly secure. TV has streaming capability. Short drive from the main shopping strip. Note that the bed was quite soft, for those who prefer a firmer mattress."
Australia
Joanna
The price is AED 539
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (238 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay to explore The Atherton Tablelands with a lovely garden, continental breakfast included and very friendly and helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Tove
The price is AED 339
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Malanda Lodge
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is AED 300
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
King Room with Spa | View from room

5. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is AED 395
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Heritage Cairns
Beach

6. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
Australia
Felicity
The price is AED 429
AED 472 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Mission Beach Lodge
Restaurant

7. Village National the Isaac

Village National the Isaac
3.0 star property
Moranbah
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Everyone was very welcoming we felt very comfortable"
Australia
Breanna
The price is AED 583
AED 757 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Village National the Isaac
Outdoor pool

8. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 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 AED 460
AED 506 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

9. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (795 reviews)
"A beautiful spot in Bowen, easy parking and great rooms right on the beach. Comfortable beds and a pleasant stay."
Australia
Warren
The price is AED 405
AED 446 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Front of property

10. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is AED 358
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Beach nearby

11. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 reviews)
"The manager checked us in and was incredibly friendly and obliging, and the cleaning staff were also lovely. The motel looked to have been recently renovated and was done very tastefully, and the room was spacious and well equipped. It was great being located so close to the beach, and very close to where our function was held."
Australia
Catherine
The price is AED 298
AED 442 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Property grounds

12. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Well maintained property with great pool and bbq area"
Australia
Craig
The price is AED 396
AED 436 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Kinka Palms Motel
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

13. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is AED 353
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

14. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is AED 485
AED 534 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Quad Room) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

15. A & A Motel

A & A Motel
3.5 star property
Proserpine
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (203 reviews)
"It's an ok place for short stays."
Australia
PRASOON
The price is AED 447
AED 492 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
A & A Motel
Exterior

16. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"great location, well-kept and maintained, friendly staff, ample parking"
Australia
Darren
The price is AED 388
AED 427 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Sail Inn Motel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

17. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
Scott
The price is AED 317
AED 348 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Property grounds

18. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Fantastic Motel, I will be back"
Australia
Chloe
The price is AED 351
AED 387 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Rainforest Motel
Outdoor pool

19. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is AED 262
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep
Aspect Central
Outdoor dining

20. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
Cannonvale
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (251 reviews)
"Nice location and ambience "
Australia
Adam
The price is AED 286
AED 316 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent
"What a beautiful place to stay It's like walking into the forest in ubud but strangly in the middle of town Walking distance to everywhere"
Nicole Lee 6-night trip
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Magnums Airlie Beach

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