Hotels in popular cities in Great Barrier Reef
Below are the most popular cities in Great Barrier Reef to stay in, as well as some of the best hotels in each area
Cairns
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Search hotels in Hamilton IslandNoosa Heads
Search hotels in Noosa HeadsNoosa River Retreat
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Halse Lodge
2 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Townsville
Search hotels in TownsvilleDiscovery Parks - Townsville
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Sunbird Motel
37159 Bruce Highway, Julago Via Townsville, Townsville, QLD, Australia
Port Douglas
Search hotels in Port DouglasSheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
2 Langley Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
Mitre Street Po Box 381, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
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2 stars and under
Little Drifter Cairns
1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3 stars
4 stars +
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
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Hostels and cheap hotels in Great Barrier Reef
These hotels and hostels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Great Barrier Reef
Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
141 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Homestay - Butterfly Haven
Cairns, QLD, Australia
The Pier Pods on the water- 50m from Townsville bus terminal and ferry terminal- Passport ID requried
34 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, Australia
Mihaven Shared Living - Martyn St
92 Martyn Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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These Great Barrier Reef hotels have the best prices for their ratings
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Crystalbrook Flynn
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Horseshoe Bay Resort
1 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, Australia
Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, Australia
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Best cities to book a hotel in Great Barrier Reef
Below are the average prices for hotels in the most popular cities in Great Barrier Reef
Price | $64 - $148 |
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| Cairns | 40% cheaper | Hotels in Cairns are the cheapest in Great Barrier Reef at just $64 per night on average | |
| Trinity Beach | 28% more expensive | Trinity Beach has the highest priced hotels in Great Barrier Reef with rooms averaging $148 per night | |
| Cairns | 78% more users visited |
Information about staying in Great Barrier Reef
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What is the most popular destination in Great Barrier Reef?
The most popular cities in Great Barrier Reef are Cairns, Bundaberg, and Port Douglas. The average price for a hotel room in Cairns is $164/night, while the price for a hotel room in Bundaberg is $98/night and the price for a hotel room in Port Douglas is $202/night.
What are the best hotels in Great Barrier Reef?
The following hotels are the top rated hotels in Great Barrier Reef: 8.5 - Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns in Cairns, 8.4 - Hilton Cairns in Cairns and 8.2 - Reef View Hotel in Hamilton Island
What is the most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef?
The most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef is Reef View Hotel, which has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 2,468 of our users. In the past 12 months, 38% of all our users who booked hotels in Great Barrier Reef chose to stay at Reef View Hotel.
How much does a hotel in Great Barrier Reef cost in July?
For a double room in Great Barrier Reef during the month of July, you can expect rates to be around $186 per night on average. The cheapest double room in Great Barrier Reef in July was $121 per night in the city of Cairns.
Which city in Great Barrier Reef has the most expensive hotel rooms?
As a popular tourist destination in Great Barrier Reef, it is no surprise that Hamilton Island has the most expensive hotel rooms at $374 per night - 192% more than than the country's average hotel room price.
Which city in Great Barrier Reef has the least expensive hotel rooms?
Our users typically find that Cairns has the lowest nightly rates in the country at just $192. Cairns offers hotel rooms at an average rate that is 28% lower than the average city in Great Barrier Reef.
What hotels in Great Barrier Reef are good for families?
Popular hotels in Great Barrier Reef that are perfect for families include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns ($213 per night), DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ($178 per night) and Reef View Hotel ($397 per night).
What hotels in Great Barrier Reef are perfect for couples?
If you’re looking for a couples getaway somewhere in Great Barrier Reef, then consider booking a room at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns ($213 per night). DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, for $178 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in Great Barrier Reef. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at Reef View Hotel quite often for a couples getaway in Great Barrier Reef. You can expect prices for Reef View Hotel to be around $397 per night.
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As of July 2025, there are 6,785 operators available to choose from for hotels in Great Barrier Reef.
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