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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.
A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

1. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
€122
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a central island with food displays, pendant lighting, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with pillows, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, wicker furniture, and a reception desk with a stone wall backdrop.

2. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
Townsville
Australia
Adriano
€148
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Ville Resort - Casino
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.
A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.
A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

3. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
Anu
€99
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.
A spa area with a hot tub surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.
A hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV. It features large windows with a view of the sea and mountains.

4. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsundays
United States
Hillary
€302
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Whitsunday Apartments
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.
A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Ryan
€143
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Cairns Plaza Hotel
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.
A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.
A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.
A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

6. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Janice
€138
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.
A modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a pool table, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

7. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
United States
ophelie
€279
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Reef View Hotel
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel with a sign reading "The Palmer Collective." It features multiple floors, a covered entrance, and a parking area with a white van and a car.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by artificial grass and a metal fence.
A lobby with two elevators, a digital clock, a sign indicating the ground level, a self-service elevator button, and a vending machine.

8. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
South Townsville
Australia
Karen
€110
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Palmer Collective
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.
A modern hotel with a prominent red sign, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A restaurant with round glass tables, wicker chairs, and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, furnished with white lounge chairs and a small table.

9. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Gerard
€89
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Gurwinder
€116
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A hotel sign with "Aquarius on the Beach" and "Stay" indicating availability.
A coastal resort with a beach, a pier, and a tennis court.

11. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
North Ward
Australia
Adrian
€106
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Aquarius on the Beach
A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, tables set with candles and drinks, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

12. Mantra Club Croc

Mantra Club Croc
Cannonvale
Australia
Diego
€147
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mantra Club Croc
A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.
A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.
An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Larry
€110
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.
A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

14. The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Jim
€126
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Benson Hotel
Pool
An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.
An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Suzanne
€145
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a pool table, and a seating area with a hat and sunglasses on a tray.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table with a bowl of apples. A balcony with a view of the city and mountains is visible through large windows.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a ground-level retail space.
A modern reception area with a curved counter, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall with a painting.

16. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
South Townsville
Australia
Kelvin
€111
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a wine display.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a round dining table, and a sofa.

17. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Townsville
United States
Helen
€99
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
A modern reception area with wooden paneling, marble reception desks, and a large potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern building with a prominent 'Holiday Inn' sign, featuring a multi-story structure with a flat roof and a series of balconies.
A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a stationary bike.

18. Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
Townsville
Australia
John
€82
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a cityscape, a river, and boats.
Room
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living space with a large window offering a city view.
A modern living area with a glass-top table, a black leather sofa with floral cushions, and a kitchen area with a green backsplash.

19. Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
South Townsville
Australia
Sara
€108
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
A hotel pool area with multiple pools, palm trees, and buildings with balconies.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, two large potted plants, a wooden bench, and a tiled floor.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a glass door leading to a kitchen, a round table with chairs, a sofa, and a potted plant.

20. 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
Agnes Water
Australia
Barry
€106
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

8/10 Good
"very nice hotel, good location"
yifan 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Reef View Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."
Alberto 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty quiet. I enjoyed my stay. Would stay again"
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Posted 12 hours ago
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Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"very clean rooms. really liked it."
Vikas 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"
Gerard 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Kwok Chuen Kim 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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