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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, (565 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
$114 nightly
The price is $126
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Port Douglas Motel
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 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
$121 nightly
The price is $133
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Malanda Lodge
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

4. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Super friendly staff, great complimentary breakfast, and convenient pool towel service. The location near the port is unbeatable for joining activities～"
Australia
Cecilia
$131 nightly
The price is $144
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

5. 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
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

6. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
$90 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

7. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
$112 nightly
The price is $123
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

8. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

9. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (893 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Reef Palms Motel
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, (65 reviews)
"Nice stay in Mission Beach, friendly staff, clean room, family friendly."
United Kingdom
Britt
$96 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

11. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
$96 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

12. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
$100 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Kinka Palms Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

13. 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
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
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.

14. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
$58 nightly
The price is $64
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Queens Court
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

15. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Aspect Central
A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of palm trees and a body of water through large windows.

16. Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The accommodation was very clean which is important to me. Helpful check in. I liked the fact it was a key code to enter the room & not a physical key."
Australia
Robyn
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Lumina Motel
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

17. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Allen
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

18. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (417 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
$93 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Sail Inn Motel
A landscaped area with a variety of potted plants and flowers, a palm tree, and a body of water in the background.

19. Bororen Motel

Bororen Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Super happy the pets were accommodated for."
Australia
Justin
$86 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Bororen Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

20. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
$115 nightly
The price is $126
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Whitsunday Sands Resort
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Fantastic location, great amenities and very helpful staff. The rooms were serviced daily and items were replenished according to your preferences. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of food and drink and was good value for money. The hotel room was very clean. Only downside was that some elements of the hotel look a bit tired (eg the outside walls, some of the paintwork and soft furnishings) and could do with a refresh. Overall would recommend and would stay again."
Eve 6-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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