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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, (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
The price is ￥14,140
￥15,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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
The price is ￥14,115
￥15,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Malanda Lodge
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

3. 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
The price is ￥13,045
￥19,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

4. 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
The price is ￥14,919
￥16,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

5. 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
The price is ￥17,805
￥19,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

6. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is ￥15,725
￥17,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Kinka Palms Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

7. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
The price is ￥16,736
￥18,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mission Beach Lodge
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

8. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is ￥15,477
￥17,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sail Inn Motel
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

9. 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
The price is ￥14,070
￥15,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Southgate Hotel
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.

10. 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
The price is ￥9,452
￥10,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Cairns Queens Court
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

11. 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
The price is ￥20,794
￥22,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

12. 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
The price is ￥16,828
￥18,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Whitsunday Sands Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

13. 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
The price is ￥11,816
￥12,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
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, (31 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is ￥10,298
￥11,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Reef Motel
A concrete pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and a statue.

15. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Fantastic location room was so peaceful plenty of parking and very helpful staff would stay again"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is ￥15,129
￥16,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Rainforest 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
The price is ￥15,517
￥17,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

17. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is ￥11,285
￥12,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Aspect Central
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

18. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
The price is ￥18,994
￥20,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
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)
The price is ￥14,771
￥14,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
TOP 1 MOTEL ALLENSTOWN
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

20. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
The price is ￥14,964
￥16,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hotel Allen
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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"
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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
2,910
Accommodation
153 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,397
Highest Price
￥22,873

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