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 CairnsDoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Port Douglas
Search hotels in Port DouglasGlobal Backpackers Port Douglas
38 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
316 Port Douglas Road, 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
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
14-16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Townsville
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, 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
Cstay
32 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Homestay - Butterfly Haven
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Mad Monkey Waterfront
93A Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, Australia
Horseshoe Bay Resort
1 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, 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 | $94 - $310 |
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| Cairns | 46% cheaper | Hotels in Cairns are the cheapest in Great Barrier Reef at just $94 per night on average | |
| Fraser Island | 44% more expensive | Fraser Island has the highest priced hotels in Great Barrier Reef with rooms averaging $310 per night | |
| Cairns | 79% more users visited |
Information about staying in Great Barrier Reef
Read these important travel tips before booking a hotel in Great Barrier Reef
What is the most popular destination in Great Barrier Reef?
Cairns is the most commonly searched city in Great Barrier Reef by momondo users. Prices for hotels in Cairns are typically $234/night. Other popular cities in Great Barrier Reef include Townsville($205/night) and Noosa Heads($334/night).
What are the best hotels in Great Barrier Reef?
The Abbott Boutique Hotel, located in Cairns, is the top-rated hotel in Great Barrier Reef with a rating of 9.0. The next best rating is a 8.9 which was given to Pullman Reef Hotel Casino by momondo users. The third-highest rated hotel is Whitsunday Apartments, which was rated a 8.8 by momondo users familiar with the hotel.
What is the most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef?
Out of all our users who looked at hotels in Great Barrier Reef over the past year, 8% chose to stay at Reef View Hotel, making it the most popular hotel. 2,420 momondo users gave Reef View Hotel a rating of 8.2/10.
How much does a hotel in Great Barrier Reef cost in April?
A hotel in Great Barrier Reef in April costs $201 per night on average (for a double room). $42 per night was the cheapest rate found in April for a double room, which was in Cairns.
Which city in Great Barrier Reef has the most expensive hotel rooms?
Hamilton Island is the most expensive city in Great Barrier Reef to book a hotel room in. The nightly rate of $587 is 196% more than the average city in Great Barrier Reef.
Which city in Great Barrier Reef has the least expensive hotel rooms?
If you are travelling to Great Barrier Reef on a budget, plan to stay in Nelly Bay which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 81% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Nelly Bay are typically around $48 per night.
What hotels in Great Barrier Reef are good for families?
The Abbott Boutique Hotel ($127 per night) is the most popular hotel in Great Barrier Reef for families, according to our data. You could also look into booking a room at either Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ($189 per night) or Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort, An IHG Hotel ($374 per night) as both hotels are also great for families.
What hotels in Great Barrier Reef are perfect for couples?
Although room rates may vary depending on the time of year, these top three couples hotels in Great Barrier Reef have the following average rates: $151 per night at Oaks Port Douglas Resort, $190 per night at Hilton Cairns and $189 per night at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Great Barrier Reef?
There are 6,741 operators available for hotels in Great Barrier Reef as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Great Barrier Reef?
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