Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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Smart Guesthouse

Smart Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €645, price is now €370 per person
€370
per person
25 Apr - 28 Apr
found 10 hours ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Great location because of how close it is to the train station, stay was very pleasant. The hotel was super communicative. Would recommend!

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
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Price was €1,091, price is now €583 per person
€583
per person
3 Apr - 6 Apr
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
Excelente lugar en una area muy tranquila y cerca de lugares para ir a comer o cenar, su personal muy amable elvis, Diego todo si personal .🙏🙏🙏

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Oasis

The Oasis

3 out of 5
Price was €6,119, price is now €3,508 per person
€3,508
per person
9 Apr - 15 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
This was perfect for our family of 4, plenty of beds & bathrooms in the unit we rented. The pools were heated and clean. We would stay here again!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

EAST Miami

EAST Miami

5 out of 5
Downtown Miami
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Price was €3,042, price is now €1,841 per person
€1,841
per person
13 Mar - 18 Mar
found 1 hour ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Miami (MIA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,553 reviews)
Amazing location and view

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

EXE Domus Aurea

EXE Domus Aurea

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
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Price was €669, price is now €406 per person
€406
per person
27 Apr - 30 Apr
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
8/10 Very Good! (490 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

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 €228 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
€228
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Great pools. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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 €122 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
€122
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Huge rooms, very clean and comfortable with an espresso coffee machine! Great location, great amenities, no downside.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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 €127 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€127
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great views with a spacious room . Extremely clean and the staff were fabulous.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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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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