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
Search hotels in CairnsPort Douglas
Search hotels in Port DouglasSilkari Lagoons Port Douglas
2 Langley Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
Mitre Street Po Box 381, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Hamilton Island
Search hotels in Hamilton IslandSunset Waters Apartments
Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia
Noosa Heads
Search hotels in Noosa HeadsHalse lodge
2 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Noosa River Retreat
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Noosa International Resort
1 Edgar Bennett Avenue, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Townsville
Search hotels in TownsvilleCentral Holborn Apartments
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Harmony Accommodation
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Discovery Parks - Townsville
Townsville, QLD, Australia
How much does a hotel in Great Barrier Reef cost per night?
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2 stars and under
Freedom 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
Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, Australia
Dougies Backpackers Resort
111 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
141 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
The Pier Pods on the water- 50m from Townsville bus terminal and ferry terminal
34 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Homestay - Butterfly Haven
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Get the best value hotel in Great Barrier Reef
These Great Barrier Reef hotels have the best prices for their ratings
Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, Australia
Horseshoe Bay Resort
1 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, Australia
Crystalbrook Flynn
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Blue Lagoon Resort
22-26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD, Australia
Dougies Backpackers Resort
111 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
81-85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, 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 | $60 - $199 |
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| Cairns | 46% cheaper | Hotels in Cairns are the cheapest in Great Barrier Reef at just $60 per night on average | |
| Fraser Island | 44% more expensive | Fraser Island has the highest priced hotels in Great Barrier Reef with rooms averaging $199 per night | |
| Cairns | 79% 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, Port Douglas, and Noosa Heads. The average price for a hotel room in Cairns is $163/night, while the price for a hotel room in Port Douglas is $222/night and the price for a hotel room in Noosa Heads is $279/night.
What are the best hotels in Great Barrier Reef?
The following hotels are the top rated hotels in Great Barrier Reef: 8.7 - Crystalbrook Bailey in Cairns, 8.7 - Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns and 8.5 - Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns in Cairns
What is the most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef?
The most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef is Cairns Colonial Club Resort, which has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 2,978 of our users. In the past 12 months, 19% of all our users who booked hotels in Great Barrier Reef chose to stay at Cairns Colonial Club Resort.
How much does a hotel in Great Barrier Reef cost in April?
For a double room in Great Barrier Reef during the month of April, you can expect rates to be around $182 per night on average. The cheapest double room in Great Barrier Reef in April was $100 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 $376 per night - 201% 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 $97. Cairns offers hotel rooms at an average rate that is 45% 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ($141 per night), Crystalbrook Bailey ($142 per night) and Crystalbrook Riley ($235 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 ($178 per night). DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, for $141 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in Great Barrier Reef. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at Hilton Cairns quite often for a couples getaway in Great Barrier Reef. You can expect prices for Hilton Cairns to be around $190 per night.
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As of April 2025, there are 6,741 operators available to choose from for hotels in Great Barrier Reef.
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