Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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EXE Domus Aurea

EXE Domus Aurea

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €1,150, price is now €667 per person
€667
per person
9 Jun - 14 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
8/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
Everything was great. The check in process was fast. Enjoyed breakfast specially it was located on the rooftop. The room was always clean. Friendly and helpful staffs.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €33,188, price is now €17,701 per person
€17,701
per person
6 Jul - 13 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Seven Beach Lane

Seven Beach Lane

2 out of 5
Price was €3,806, price is now €2,227 per person
€2,227
per person
8 Jun - 15 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK)
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Courteous and friendly staff

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton

Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
Price was €1,367, price is now €811 per person
€811
per person
29 May - 3 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,051 reviews)
Beds are bomb! Hotel is overall everything! They need to put microwaves in the rooms though. I don't like hair, there were a few hair strands in my room and they need to dust a bit more. But it a very nice place to stay!

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace

4.5 out of 5
Las Vegas Strip
Save 100% on your flight
Price was €2,739, price is now €1,644 per person
€1,644
per person
29 May - 3 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8/10 Very Good! (15,183 reviews)
Outdated and awful floor plan. I wouldn’t stay here again sadly. It’s not what it used to be.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is €122 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
€122
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem. Buffet breakfast was very fresh and selection was great. They even have a gluten free station.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is €137 per night from 15 May to 16 May
€137
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is €281 per night from 21 May to 22 May
€281
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2,581 reviews)
All good.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Whitsunday Apartments
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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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