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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Great friendly staff, hotel close to the airport but rooms a little aged"

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/5fdef7e5_y.jpg)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4/10 Poor

"Full of green ants and cockroaches "

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg)

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Ocean harbor views were fantastic "

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information)

![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg)

### Aquarius on the Beach

4/10 Poor

"Bathroom very old and dirty"

[](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information)

![Reef View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/5b38f9ed_y.jpg)

### Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding views from our room "

[](https://expedia.com/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information)

![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Accomodation flawless. Everything within walking distance."

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543_y.jpg)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff were so helpful, my room was super clean and spacious and the location was perfect! 10/10 "

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/a204e967_y.jpg)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4/10 Poor

"The hotel staff were lovely but the hotel could use a refurb as it is looking a bit dated."

[](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Buffet Continental style, with a few warm and cold options. Including cereal and yoghurt."

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## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

## Great Barrier Reef Chalets information

| Number of reviews | 12,772    |
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| Accommodation     | 0 Chalets |
| Lowest Price      | $71       |
| Highest Price     | $269      |