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1. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
AED 994
AED 994 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

2. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
AED 713
AED 785 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

3. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Mary
AED 632
AED 632 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Mantra Amphora

4. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
AED 585
AED 644 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

5. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
AED 916
AED 1,008 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Leonie
AED 533
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Pacific Hotel Cairns

7. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Charisse Mignon
AED 949
AED 1,044 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United Kingdom
Laura
AED 421
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
susan
AED 974
AED 1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Crystalbrook Riley

10. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Alok
AED 562
AED 626 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

11. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Chris
AED 706
AED 706 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

12. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Canada
Karen
AED 449
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

13. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
Manunda
Australia
Ron
AED 545
AED 599 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Palm Royale Cairns

14. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
James
AED 996
AED 1,096 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

15. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Linda
AED 549
AED 604 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cairns Plaza Hotel

16. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Wayne
AED 624
AED 687 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
By The Sea Port Douglas

17. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Australia
Leanne
AED 462
AED 511 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Airlie Beach Hotel

18. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Nicole
AED 977
AED 1,078 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

19. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Dave
AED 697
AED 766 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Crystalbrook Flynn

20. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Micheala
AED 722
AED 794 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hilton Cairns
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"My second time staying here and couldn’t recommended more. Staff is helpful, the room is perfectly clean and has everything you need, the bed is super comfy! Parking is free and the pool has a nice temperature. The property is very close to Trinity Beach and the neighborhood is safe. I will stay here again."
Trinity Collective
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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Great location near the Esplanade."
The Reef 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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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
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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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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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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
"Pool and hot tub are very nice."
Drift Palm Cove
Apartment

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Palm Cove
"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Apartment

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

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

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Cairns Beach Resort
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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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On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele
Port Douglas
"The property was equiped very comfortable and central to shops, restaurants, cafes ,Marina and the Beach. Angie was friendly and obliging in everything and made our stay very easy. Angie booked all our activities and airport transfers."
Villa San Michele
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

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."
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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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)
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.
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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and green hills.

Whitehaven Beach

9.6/10 (822 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Whitehaven Beach during your travels in Whitsundays?
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A train carriage with red seats and windows.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and palm trees.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Port Douglas? Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful coral reefs in this family-friendly area.
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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

During your stay in Great Barrier Reef, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.

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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great location across the street from the boardwalk. Decent accommodations."
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, awesome pool. We only stayed for 1 night but would be an awesome place to stay long term"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

10/10 Excellent
"Dry good thank you"
Marc 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Ville Resort - Casino
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, was able to park onsite. Loved having an ice machine and other vending options in the lobby. Staff were helpful. Would stay again!"
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"This place was amazing and better in person with all the wildlife around and relaxed atmosphere."
Hillary 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Whitsunday Apartments
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The Staff was amazing . Joshua on the front desk had all the answers. Julie in the restaurant is the kindest soul. Many others I didn't note were also ,outstanding! Would definitely recommend and will definitely stay again!"
Roy 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Great location!"
Yingjie 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"I recomend the Horizon club"
Debi Joy 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

8/10 Good
"Breakfast buffet was great with a wide selection of food. Beach area was beautiful with lots of activities to do. Hamilton island is a great location to get to the whitehaven beach. Our hotel room was spacious and has stunning view of the bay. However, the room is showing its age and the bathroom smelled musty and window screen was torn and dirty. The bedroom floor was a bit sticky not sure what they use for cleaning so wear slippers. Birds were plenty and nice to see but can get aggressive with food around flying to tables for scraps. Overall outside of the minor issues, great place to vacation in."
Myra 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Reef View Hotel

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
AED 196
AED 196 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
AED 220
AED 246 total
21 Sep - 22 Sep
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
AED 224
AED 250 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (782 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
AED 246
AED 271 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

26 Goondoon St. Gladstone QLD
AED 285
AED 313 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6.4/10 (326 reviews)
Mid City Motor Inn
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
AED 308
AED 339 total
20 Sep - 21 Sep
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (26 reviews)
The Reef Motel

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Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem, home to thousands of species of fish, coral, and marine animals.
  • Snorkeling and Diving: Experience unforgettable snorkeling and diving adventures, allowing you to get up close with the reef's breathtaking beauty.
  • Eco-Friendly Tours: Participate in nature tours that emphasize conservation and the importance of protecting this UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Scenic Day Trips: Enjoy day trips that showcase the stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes of the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Engage in various outdoor activities suitable for all ages, making it perfect for eco-friendly family vacations.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is perfect for eco-friendly family vacations, offering a variety of outdoor activities. Popular attractions include shopping areas, recreational spots, and theaters. Essential experiences to consider are reef trips, nature tours, day snorkeling adventures, and day trips that let you explore the stunning natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

*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 trip to the Great Barrier Reef, consider using Expedia's search tool to find budget-friendly accommodations and activities. Arrange the price filter from lowest to highest to discover the best deals and compare room rates for extra savings. Travel during the off-peak season to avoid high prices, and make use of public transport options, which are often affordable. Look for free activities like scenic walks and beach access to fully enjoy the stunning environment without overspending.

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  • Consider bundling your trip: You can save money by combining your hotel reservations for the Great Barrier Reef with your flights and activities through an Expedia package deal.

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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