Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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Cavalier Hotel South Beach

Cavalier Hotel South Beach

3.5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €733, price is now €390 per person
€390
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Loved the location, room was nice, bathroom very small, very friendly staff, slow service at restaurant in the morning. Will go back

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was €1,257, price is now €578 per person
€578
per person
17 Apr - 21 Apr
found 22 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
Courteous and helpful staff. Clean, great amenities

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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 €12,981, price is now €6,407 per person
€6,407
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach

Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach

4 out of 5
Mid Beach
Price was €1,090, price is now €586 per person
€586
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
Staff are great but the bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Especially the pillows they are horrible. I had to use a towel as my pillow. Other hotels have feather pillows that are far more comfortable. It would be nice to have a choice. For this reason we won’t return. It’s too bad because everything else was nice.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was €753, price is now €411 per person
€411
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,775 reviews)
Location is great, the rest is average or below average

Reviewed on 26 Feb 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 showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

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

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €222 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€222
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Staff were brilliant food by the was sensational fried Barramundi wow. Room wasn’t cleaned a couple of times during our eight days stay but were given a voucher which was great. And room was cleaned straight after bought to there attention happy hour cocktails 3.30pm -5.30pm were great 14$ staff ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €107 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
€107
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The best breakfast ever

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hilton 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 €124 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€124
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice location and large rooms. Cleanliness and age of some engineering aspects drags this place down

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

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 showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy 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 showing a beach and general coastal views

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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