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1. Magnums Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach

Reid

￥10,604

￥11,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony view

Family Poolview Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

2. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda

Ron

￥19,588

￥21,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

3. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

Fleur

￥56,987

￥62,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

4. Mercure Townsville

Currajong

David

￥15,853

￥17,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Majella

￥15,410

￥17,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

6. ibis Mackay

South Mackay

Melissa

￥16,045

￥17,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

7. The Elandra

South Mission Beach

Mark

￥50,263

￥55,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Family Studio, Kitchenette (Studio 6) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Family Studio, Kitchenette (Studio 6) | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay

Ainslie

￥13,529

￥14,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Superior Small Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

9. Seahaven Resort

Belgian Gardens

Barbara Ratton

￥14,306

￥15,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

10. Quality Resort Parkhurst

Parkhurst

Kristie

￥19,583

￥21,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

11. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Serena

￥40,461

￥40,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Executive Luxury Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

John

￥23,346

￥26,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

13. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Patricia

￥25,481

￥28,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

14. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

Calvin Seungwon

￥42,818

￥47,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3 Bedroom Superior Poolside Villa | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Bedroom Superior Spa Villa | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Bedroom Luxury Villa - 2 Bath | Balcony

15. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

KOSUKE

￥18,020

￥19,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Executive Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Nino

￥22,018

￥24,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

2 Bedroom Suite Pool View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

17. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Racquel

￥24,526

￥26,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

18. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Bowen

Chris

￥18,299

￥20,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

45-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

19. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove

Nicole

￥45,147

￥50,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes

20. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove

"Great comfortable resort, lots of pools and banana lounges, undercover bar, seating area with tv to retreat from the sun or rain. Happy hour at 3-5pm with music so great vibe. Rooms are clean. Breakfast buffet is of excellent quality. I love the spinach and mushrooms. Lots of variety and great professional Nespresso coffee machine. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. You are right on the beach and a short walk to the shops and restaurants. Perfect for couples or families."

Maria

￥32,638

￥35,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Aparthotel

Grand Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | View from room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"Lovely place."

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The Reef Retreat

Palm Cove

"Location and quiet"

Aparthotel

1 Bedroom Beachfront - Deluxe | Balcony view

1 Bedroom Beachfront - Deluxe | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"

Aparthotel

Premium One-Bedroom Queen Apartment with Sofa Bed | Living area | Smart TV, books

One-Bedroom King Apartment - Pool/Garden View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

One-Bedroom Queen with Sofa Bed - Pool/Garden View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Yorkeys Knob

"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."

Apartment

Premium One Bedroom Apartment (Guests 8 Years Old and Over Only) | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"

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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Port Douglas

"Excellent accommodation. Heated pools, all rooms facing the pool and just a few minutes walk to main shopping strip."

Aparthotel

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, oven

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"

Aparthotel

1 Bedroom Oceanfront | Living area | 0-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Melaleuca Resort

Palm Cove

"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."

Aparthotel

3 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

3 Bedroom Pool View Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove

"Great propertt"

Aparthotel

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Beachside | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside | View from room

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Clifton Beach

"Fabulous location in a beachfront apartment. Loved the pool and our wonderful sea views. Bus stop nearby for easy access into Cairns"

Aparthotel

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, oven

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"Really well located. Easy, clean accomodation which met all the basic needs of a family holiday."

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Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"

Aparthotel

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually furnished

Le Cher Du Monde

Port Douglas

"Perfect location"

Aparthotel

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Swim Out) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Port Douglas

"Enjoyed the spa bath on the balcony and location was perfect"

Aparthotel

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Port Douglas

"Check in was quick and easy, rooms were clean and spacious and the hotel pools were great. All round fantastic place to stay."

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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.

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 sandy beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

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 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 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 street lined with trees decorated with lights, a bar named 'IRON BAR', and parked cars.

Macrossan Street

9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)

During your visit to Port Douglas, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush greenery.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)

One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing, and sailboats with colorful sails.

Catseye Beach

9.0/10 (790 reviews)

Swim, stroll, try exciting watersports or simply recline under the shade of palm trees and enjoy the views from one of Hamilton Island’s main beaches.

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Daintree Rainforest

9.4/10 (647 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.

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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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Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good

"Whilst I loved the Mantra itself the room we stayed in could do better..... 527 overlooking part of the Esplanade.... Great view that was great to people watch and very close to everything so you could walk everywhere and not need a car. I guess the room felt tired....TV was an issue but the repair guy fixed it thank you. Lamps whilst nice were very difficult to read with as it wasn't a lamp with a shade so it lit the whole room up and gave odd angles to reading....anyway thats just me though.... I just felt it could be so much better with little touches but that's my personal opinion.... Lovely staff pool was great but too cold for now gym was ok no free weights. Access behind leads you too woolworths which was great 👍 Bed was very comfortable though as was the pillows... Love to have a little lounge to sit on but again just my opinion....."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Locality and refreshed apartments"

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location close to everything. Modern clean rooms and good amenities"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We checked in late and checked out early and then we out for snorkeling, really wanted a shower so we went back and asked the staff, she gave us access to the swimming pool to take a shower. Really appreciated. We brought breakfast which is really good!"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up and the lady servicing the room was very helpful and provided us with extra water every day."

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great place to stay with good views"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"This was great hotel, in a fantastic location. We had a balcony room at the front of the building and it had a great view. My only criticism is that breakfast finishes very early for a hotel that is in a holiday location but we did find plenty of options around the city. Over all great hotel in a good location with friendly and helpful staff."

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

8/10 Good

"There should be mo life music at night time To many outsiders using your pools uncheck"

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"A bit dated but functional and convenient."

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

￥8,104

￥8,104 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)

Magnums Airlie Beach

370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD

￥10,604

￥11,837 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (773 reviews)

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD

￥11,455

￥12,714 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD

￥14,622

￥16,084 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

includes taxes & fees

4.8/10 (16 reviews)

Summit Motel

6 Victoria Street Townsville QLD

￥15,377

￥16,962 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

includes taxes & fees

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD

￥21,309

￥23,651 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)

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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.

Calendar Month	Temperature	Precipitation	Cloudiness
January	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Frequent Rain	Mostly Cloudy
February	79.5°F (26.4°C)	Moderate Rain	Mostly Cloudy
March	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
April	72.3°F (22.4°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
May	66.6°F (19.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
June	62.6°F (17.0°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
July	63.9°F (17.7°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
August	63.5°F (17.5°C)	No Rain	Sunny
September	68.4°F (20.2°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
October	72.5°F (22.5°C)	No Rain	Mostly Sunny
November	76.5°F (24.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
December	78.3°F (25.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny

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1. Magnums Airlie Beach

2. Palm Royale Cairns

3. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

4. Mercure Townsville

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

6. ibis Mackay

7. The Elandra

8. White Lace Motor Inn

9. Seahaven Resort

10. Quality Resort Parkhurst

11. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

12. Pacific Hotel Cairns

13. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

14. Crystalbrook Riley

15. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

16. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

17. Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

18. Whitsunday Sands Resort

19. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

20. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Trinity Collective

The Reef Retreat

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Melaleuca Resort

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Le Cher Du Monde

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

Cairns Esplanade

Palm Cove Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Cairns Marlin Marina

Macrossan Street

Four Mile Beach

Catseye Beach

Daintree Rainforest

Learn more about Great Barrier Reef

Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hilton Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Airlie Beach Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

The Oceanfront Cairns

More cheap stays in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Magnums Airlie Beach

The Espy Hostel

The Reef Motel

Summit Motel

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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