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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Perfect location between beach & shopping"
Australia
Linda
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Port Douglas Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Reasonable room rate, clean and quiet. Helpful staff. The room seemed fairly secure. TV has streaming capability. Short drive from the main shopping strip. Note that the bed was quite soft, for those who prefer a firmer mattress."
Australia
Joanna
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (238 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay to explore The Atherton Tablelands with a lovely garden, continental breakfast included and very friendly and helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Tove
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Malanda Lodge
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
King Room with Spa | View from room

5. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Beach

6. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
Australia
Felicity
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Beach Lodge
Front of property

7. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

8. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (795 reviews)
"A beautiful spot in Bowen, easy parking and great rooms right on the beach. Comfortable beds and a pleasant stay."
Australia
Warren
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Property grounds

9. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Well maintained property with great pool and bbq area"
Australia
Craig
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Kinka Palms Motel
Beach nearby

10. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"The manager checked us in and was incredibly friendly and obliging, and the cleaning staff were also lovely. The motel looked to have been recently renovated and was done very tastefully, and the room was spacious and well equipped. It was great being located so close to the beach, and very close to where our function was held."
Australia
Catherine
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Outdoor pool

11. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

12. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room)

13. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
Scott
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Restaurant

14. Village National the Isaac

Village National the Isaac
3.0 star property
Moranbah
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Everyone was very welcoming we felt very comfortable"
Australia
Breanna
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Village National the Isaac
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

15. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

16. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Aspect Central
Queen Room

17. Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton
3.5 star property
Rockhampton City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff great location close to leagues club "
United States
Shaunagh
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Property grounds

18. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Fantastic Motel, I will be back"
Australia
Chloe
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Rainforest Motel
Exterior

19. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"great location, well-kept and maintained, friendly staff, ample parking"
Australia
Darren
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Sail Inn Motel
Breakfast served

20. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are lovely would definitely stay again"
Australia
Edward
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Hotel Allen
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very happy with Pacifica Hotel in Cairns. Great location on the Esplanade, our room was quiet, spacious, well furnished with comfortable sofa, eating height small table, large TV and comfortable bed. Bathroom was also well laid out with large shower recess and the balcony was great for fresh air. We had secure car parking. Hotel also had a snack machine and an ice making machine"
Raymond 7-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns

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Lowest Price
€69
Highest Price
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