Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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Euro House Inn Airport

Euro House Inn Airport

4 out of 5
Isola Sacra
Price was €779, price is now €346 per person
€346
per person
26 Aug - 31 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
7.8/10 Good! (936 reviews)
The hotel had basic amenities, just good for a short stay. The receptionist was prompt with communication about airport shuttle.

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Relais de la Poste

Relais de la Poste

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €1,199, price is now €523 per person
€523
per person
26 Aug - 31 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
Excellent location for seeing the old town. Great staff.

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was €1,021, price is now €447 per person
€447
per person
25 Aug - 31 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
7.6/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
The room was very clean and nice. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The overall experience was great. The area around the property is great. Plenty of shops and places to get food within a 5-10 minute walk. The WiFi in the building was a little hit and miss depending on how people are on it. Overall I highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was €1,143, price is now €501 per person
€501
per person
8 Aug - 15 Aug
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
Loved the property and the gardens. Great breakfast options and you could sit on the terrace if it was nice. Lovely part of Rome to stay in with great transport options.

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

5 out of 5
Pinciano
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Price was €1,623, price is now €957 per person
€957
per person
26 Aug - 31 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
9/10 Wonderful! (871 reviews)
This is my favorite hotel

Reviewed on 28 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

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is €101 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€101
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The stay was okay the beds were extremely comfortable and pillows were very good. There was quite a bit of construction and mess in the foyer which was very off putting."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
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The price is €205 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€205
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location and spacious executive rooms with lounge access which is very good. Breakfast and lounge food were good. However hotel and furnishings were quite dated and no longer provide the luxury feel of shangrila. Time for a revamp..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is €275 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
€275
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good breakfast buffet. 10min walk from supermarket and marine shops. Lifts are small, unfortunately, 2 were broken, causing delays."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Reef View Hotel
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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
Esplanade Lagoon

Esplanade Lagoon

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon

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