Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.

Find 5 Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef from ￥13,388

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Great Barrier Reef 5 Star Hotels

Tonight
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Tomorrow
Oct 27 - Oct 28
This weekend
Oct 30 - Nov 1
Next weekend
Nov 6 - Nov 8

Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef 5-star hotels

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows, and a view of palm trees.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a water body, and a view of a mountain range.

1. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
￥23,880
￥26,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.
A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United Kingdom
Ben
￥24,022
￥26,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.
A reception desk with a glass panel design, a potted plant, and the word "ARDO" on the wall.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the sea with boats.
A multi-story hotel with the name "ORDO" prominently displayed on the facade. It features balconies on each floor, a central archway entrance, and is surrounded by palm trees.

3. Ardo

Ardo
Townsville
Australia
Bronte
￥31,859
￥35,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ardo
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beachfront, and lush greenery.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a sign reading "HARRISONS".
A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, two glasses of champagne, a blue teapot, and cups on a table with a view of a pool and palm trees.

4. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
￥39,031
￥42,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

5. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
￥23,981
￥26,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Crystalbrook Flynn
A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

6. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Craig
￥21,103
￥23,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Crystalbrook Bailey
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

7. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
￥26,865
￥29,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Crystalbrook Riley
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

8. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
￥21,066
￥23,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Pullman Cairns International
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.
A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden ladder, a round coffee table, and a wicker chair.

9. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
Townsville
United Kingdom
Sophie
￥12,171
￥13,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Rambutan Resort
A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a view of the water and distant buildings.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large potted plant, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.

10. Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
South Townsville
Australia
Daniel
￥16,499
￥18,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Belmoral Corporate Suites
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A bright, spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of palm trees through the glass doors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

11. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
￥38,328
￥42,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

12. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
￥27,994
￥30,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.
A modern hotel lobby with a pool view, comfortable seating, and a stone accent wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.

13. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
￥27,211
￥29,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Peppers Beach Club
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.
A reception area with a surfboard, reception desk, and a view of a pool and building.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".

14. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Stephenie
￥27,211
￥29,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

15. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Australia
Aden
￥62,410
￥75,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A modern interior with a glass-enclosed water feature, stone steps, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, hanging plants, and a ceiling fan.

16. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
United States
Brad
￥23,199
￥25,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with balconies.
A beach lined with tall palm trees.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.

17. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
Australia
Inna
￥84,684
￥93,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A modern outdoor pool area with a curved design, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, large windows with a forest view, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery leading to a building with a sloped roof.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden vanity, and a view of a lush garden through a glass door.

18. Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons

Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons
Finlayvale
United States
Lane
Silky Oaks Lodge, Beckons
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
Meeting facility
A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.
A coastal landscape with a beach, a pier, and a small island in the distance.

19. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
￥19,666
￥21,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.

20. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
￥55,185
￥60,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Explore similar 4-star hotels

Many 4-star hotels have the same amenities as 5-star hotels. See all 4-star hotels in Great Barrier Reef.
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
￥18,370
￥20,367 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
￥24,075
￥26,874 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
￥51,985
￥51,985 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Whitsunday Apartments
Still don't see what you're looking for?
See all properties in Great Barrier Reef.
You can also use these popular filters to refine your search.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.

See all hotels in Great Barrier Reef
An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location !"
gianluca 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very lovely! Great location and spacious room."
Ben 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Nice resort, just a little outdated"
James 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Explore a world of travel with Expedia