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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

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1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 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
$89 nightly
The price is $99
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Port Douglas Motel
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

2. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Malanda Lodge
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

3. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 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
$113 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

4. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
$99 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Kinka Palms Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

5. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Amazing location, cute rooms and beautiful view."
Australia
Sally
$94 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

6. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (421 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
$100 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sail Inn Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

7. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

8. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, the staff were wonderful, friendly and very helpful for any and all requests."
Australia
Michael
$125 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
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.

9. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
$54 nightly
The price is $60
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Queens Court
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, (67 reviews)
"Great location, accommodation, friendly staff, everything was perfect"
Australia
Margot
$100 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Beach Lodge
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

11. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

12. 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
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

13. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
$111 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

14. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (32 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
The Reef Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

15. 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
$113 nightly
The price is $126
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

16. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (266 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A wooden sauna structure with a sign reading 'VIKARA' and a small cactus plant outside.

17. Pacific Sun Bargara

Pacific Sun Bargara
3.0 star property
Bargara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (234 reviews)
"A very comfortable stay. Great location"
Australia
Louise
$109 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Sun Bargara
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

18. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
3.0 star property
Jubilee Pocket
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Car parking bit tight, and not near the rooms. if your a bit elderly I would imagine getting up the steep hill to the rooms may be a bit of a mission. All and all was a lovely stay and rooms were comfortable."
Australia
Sean
$73 nightly
The price is $81
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
A building with a covered outdoor area, artificial grass, and lounge chairs.

19. TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN

TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
2.0 star property
Allenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (29 reviews)
"Great short stay"
Australia
Brandon
$84 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

20. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Reef Palms Motel
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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

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