Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was €1,736, price is now €701 per person
€701
per person
9 Jun - 14 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
Beautiful room, location was outside the busy city but with easy access to the main centre by bus/metro. Really enjoyed our stay here, 5 stars

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Cavalier Hotel South Beach

Cavalier Hotel South Beach

3.5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €2,464, price is now €1,300 per person
€1,300
per person
22 Jun - 29 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Miami (MIA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
I spent 3 days and was amazing, the location was incredible, the room beautiful, air conditioned and elevator worked and was good, the only problem is that they gibe you chairs for the beach and then they force you to pay for umbrella, I would rather dont have anything but the sneaky way the umbrella people worked was not good. But to be honest I would go back to that hotel many many more times, it was as beautiful as it was on the pictures and more.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

1 Hotel Central Park

1 Hotel Central Park

5 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was €4,322, price is now €2,541 per person
€2,541
per person
8 Jun - 15 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Perfect location and clean environment

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

1 Hotel South Beach

1 Hotel South Beach

5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €5,729, price is now €3,376 per person
€3,376
per person
1 Jul - 8 Jul
just found
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Miami (MIA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,501 reviews)
Don’t even think— just book it! Loved this property and all of its amenities!

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €2,278, price is now €1,370 per person
€1,370
per person
1 Jul - 8 Jul
found 4 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Miami (MIA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,302 reviews)
The breakfast not so good

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Find the best Great Barrier Reef areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Great Barrier Reef
Palm Cove

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.

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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is perfect for eco-friendly family holidays, offering a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy sailing tours, day trips, and reef tours, as well as exhilarating experiences like reef diving and snorkelling. Additionally, there's a shopping area and recreational facilities nearby, making it an ideal destination for both adventure and relaxation.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €151 per night from 15 May to 16 May
€151
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Great location and view if marina facing . Spacious rooms .Good breakfast and club lounge ( great service from Vivian ) Also room service Daisy and Winnie. Certain parts of this resort like facility look a bit dated but most other 5 star hotels in Cairns I noted had similar look . Overall good value ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €114 per night from 28 May to 29 May
€114
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €95 per night from 11 May to 12 May
€95
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Neerds upgrading

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach

One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.

Four Mile Beach

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