Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Airlie Beach Hotel

Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

Rp2.095.797

Rp2.305.377 total

6 Dec - 7 Dec

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

"No dramas with the hotel at all, it was clean, room was great and the pub and restaurant were good. However, we were told we would have a sea view but what we got was a view of the roof of the pub below. Also couldn’t get anywhere near the restaurant as there was live bands on so every table was ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

Rp2.533.022

Rp2.786.324 total

7 Dec - 8 Dec

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)

"Staff was really friendly and cooperative. Specially mark the best guy in shanri la. Will definitely visit again."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Reef View Hotel

12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD

Rp4.065.122

Rp4.471.634 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

"Great views from the balcony. The staff was great. Especially Tyler! Very helpful and pleasant to talk with."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

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