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Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €924, price is now €461 per person
€461
per person
27 Apr - 1 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
7.6/10 Good! (1,097 reviews)
Front desk staff was exceptional. Always attentive and friendly and accommodating! Super clean room and bathroom. It has been updated to be modern, and the fixtures are great from an American perspective. The shower is SMALL. The closet would be great if it had hangers. We opted not to even ask for them. We did get extra towels as we needed, with no issues. They are in the process of renovating still, so hopefully some art will be added at some point. Without it, the hotel seems sterile. Just a person preference, and wouldn't keep us from coming back. Our only disappointment was the breakfast buffet. The attendants never once smiled (even when we tipped), and there were a couple of times the foods were not ready when they opened - making it difficult to eat before tours. I never saw the tables wiped clean throughout service (we were there at varying times). The front desk staff and the location made this a great place for our week in Rome.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

EXE Domus Aurea

EXE Domus Aurea

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €1,340, price is now €695 per person
€695
per person
13 May - 18 May
found 5 hours ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
8/10 Very Good! (495 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

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was €2,933, price is now €1,740 per person
€1,740
per person
9 May - 16 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,931 reviews)
Very clean room, amazing staff! They were extremely polite and quick to check in! The cleaning staff was great and friendly and everyone there seemed to enjoy their jobs which makes for a great environment! Will definitely stay again, the only downside is parking which is out of their control. I highly recommend staying and getting a room with a view!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

NobleDEN Hotel

NobleDEN Hotel

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was €2,683, price is now €1,605 per person
€1,605
per person
1 May - 8 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,547 reviews)
Convenience to near restaurants and shops, room is clean and staff is friendly. Will stay again

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
Price was €1,100, price is now €661 per person
€661
per person
8 Jun - 14 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,813 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, a lot of room for activities

Reviewed on 24 Mar 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

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 €123 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€123
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Great location, staff are very nice and overall we loved our experience. Lots of touches-up needed here and there but would definitely suggest to friends and family if they have a discount on the room.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €103 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€103
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The water view was amazing and the breakfast every morning was fantastic. Room service was quick and delicious.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€124
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Lovely location, nice rooms and staff very helpful.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

5/5(37 reviews)

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

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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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