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1. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
$155 nightly
$155 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Amphora

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
United States
Sandra
$138 nightly
$151 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Airlie Beach Hotel

3. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
$142 nightly
$157 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

4. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
$120 nightly
$132 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

5. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
$206 nightly
$226 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

6. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Australia
yifan
$273 nightly
$301 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Reef View Hotel

7. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Larry
$112 nightly
$123 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
$167 nightly
$183 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Australia
Jessica
$58 nightly
$64 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Magnums Airlie Beach

10. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
Craiglie
Australia
Keith John
$123 nightly
$137 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

11. Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Australia
Mandy
$198 nightly
$218 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Daydream Island Resort

12. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Wayne
$125 nightly
$139 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
By The Sea Port Douglas

13. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Carmen H
$106 nightly
$117 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

14. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
$107 nightly
$120 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns

15. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Kerry
$107 nightly
$118 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

16. Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort
Heron Island
United Kingdom
Susan
$180 nightly
$198 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Heron Island Resort

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
James
$108 nightly
$118 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

18. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
$129 nightly
$142 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Bailey

19. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Port Douglas
Australia
Molly
$113 nightly
$125 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

20. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
$246 nightly
$271 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

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By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
By The Sea Port Douglas
Aparthotel

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Great heated pool, beautiful views, room clean tidy and well equipped, all good"
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel

The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
The Reef Retreat
Aparthotel

Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
Aparthotel

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
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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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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Palm Cove
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Apartment

Garrick House

Garrick House
Port Douglas
"Very relaxed place to stay with friendly atmosphere."
Garrick House
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Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

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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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and green hills.

Whitehaven Beach

9.6/10 (822 reviews)
Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.
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A white sailboat on a turquoise sea with rocky shores and green vegetation.

Magnetic Island National Park

9.2/10 (242 reviews)
Take in panoramic views, spot koalas in eucalyptus trees, clamber over granite boulders and stroll along a golden-sand beach in this idyllic nature reserve.
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A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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A marina with two sailboats docked, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Port of Airlie

9.0/10 (1,391 reviews)
This sun-kissed marina is your gateway to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Sail or drive here to shop or dine with views over the glistering turquoise waters.
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A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
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A marina with numerous yachts docked, a large sailboat with a distinctive sail, and a building with a modern design in the background.

Hamilton Island Marina

9.2/10 (1,082 reviews)
Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.
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Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometers 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

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, kind staff"
Istvan 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Airlie Beach Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good
"To use the AC is a little bit difficult. We had nice balcony. Staff was very nice."
Istvan 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, bathroom looking new Beautiful outdoor area overlooking very well maintained grounds with views of the water, could not fault it."
Joel 6-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Whitsunday Apartments
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Cookie when you arrive. Quiet room. Clean and fun pool! Great AC. Near restaurants and fun activities!"
Barbara 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"This property was being renovated at the time of our stay. The staff was great! They gave great suggestions on dining and activities. They were always available. We were close to the esplanade which borders the mud lake and lots of public park activities all the way down to the marina. We felt very safe there."
June 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful 6th floor view of the ocean! Super kind, helpful staff. Nice pool. Soooo many bird species. Long walking path steps away that leads to bars, restaurants, main harbour front for boat excursions / departures."
David 7-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good
"The staff was great, accommodating to my needs and very polite. The breakfast was good with a good range of foods. The TV's aren't smart TV's with no TV's channels provided but we got over that."
Carole 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"It was amazing to stay there. Especially staff is so helpful"
Gurpreet 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen

10/10 Excellent
"Overall it is good, but it is noisy at Sat nights from the street."
Thi 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Allen

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$47 nightly
$47 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
$58 nightly
$64 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (792 reviews)
Magnums Airlie Beach
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$61 nightly
$68 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
$63 nightly
$69 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Kooyong Hotel
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$65 nightly
$71 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
4.8/10 (31 reviews)
The Reef Motel
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

134 Gladstone Rd Allenstown QLD
$85 nightly
$85 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

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Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the diverse underwater ecosystem, home to vibrant coral reefs and a variety of marine species.
  • Exciting Water Activities: Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat tours to explore the reef's beauty up close.
  • Family-Friendly Adventures: The Great Barrier Reef offers eco-friendly activities suitable for all ages, making it perfect for family vacations.
  • Scenic Day Trips: Take advantage of day trips and sailing adventures for breathtaking views and unique experiences.
  • Local Entertainment: Explore nearby shopping areas, recreational spaces, and theaters for a well-rounded vacation experience.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is an ideal destination for outdoor, eco-friendly family vacations. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as reef excursions, marine excursions, and boat tours. Day trips and sailing adventures offer unique ways to explore this stunning natural wonder. Additionally, nearby shopping areas, recreational spaces, and theaters provide further entertainment options for a well-rounded experience.

*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

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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.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
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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