Best Resorts in Great Barrier Reef

"Didn't order breakfast, room clean but needs to be refurbished. Ironing board had no padding hence needed to put towel under to allow clothes to iron properly. Cost $22 to park the car. Much better places in Cairns, probably won't stay again same price or below. Bed and pillows comfortable. "

"This place was amazing. We got the family room, garden view and you were in the rainforest! Small stream, plenty of wildlife ( frogs, hopping mice, fruit bats ). Own on site restaurant plus a pizza place. Happy hour cocktails 4-5pm. 3 pools, we had a private pool late night swims recommended to avoid other people, all heated. Lovely helpful staff, rooms were large and clean. Downsides: no pay tv only free to air so either upgrade or bring a laptop. The 'locals' like to smoke alot and don't stick to the smoking areas they will smoke everywhere and seeps into your room. The mattresses very uncomfortable i had to request a mattress topper. Otherwise i would stay here again. Large and quiet!"

"Our room had a cockroach the first night. (We travel a lot and understand this is possible in the tropics) however I called housekeeping and the front desk everyday to get the room fogged or sprayed. They promised each day but were non responsive. Never showed up. Water was turned off 11-3 in our room one day. We got the paper notification under our door saying it would happen ( received the day after the fact) Asked to have rooms cleaned anytime before 1 each day. The only day they were there was checkout day. There was same garbage in the hall for the first 3 days. Property is dated. The guest services were polite and good with the bags at check in and out and the beds were well made each day. People were pleasant however, it seemed like lip service so we just stopped asking. I even sent an email. Hotel view is spectacular. Beach is lovely. With the exception of the bell boys the service was underwhelming "

"Beautiful "

"Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best"

"We had a lovely stay at the Aquarius and the view from our room was breathtaking although we felt the hotel room looked a little tired. Staff were friendly and accomodating."

"Great walking location for restaurants and shopping. Nice quite room. "

"Very nice hotel. Great location, right at the seaside, next to the reef terminal, and close to the night market. Also friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay."

"Beautiful resort, grounds, staff and amenities. My only detractor is the bathroom really needed a deep clean."