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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (565 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is HK$971
HK$1,068 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Port Douglas Motel
A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

2. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is HK$947
HK$1,041 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
A natural pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

3. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is HK$720
HK$792 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Malanda Lodge
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

4. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Super friendly staff, great complimentary breakfast, and convenient pool towel service. The location near the port is unbeatable for joining activities～"
Australia
Cecilia
The price is HK$1,025
HK$1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

5. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is HK$715
HK$787 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

6. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is HK$702
HK$772 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Atherton Hinterland Motel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

7. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is HK$656
HK$963 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

8. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is HK$762
HK$838 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

9. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (893 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is HK$795
HK$874 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a residential neighborhood, and a clear view of the ocean.

10. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Nice stay in Mission Beach, friendly staff, clean room, family friendly."
United Kingdom
Britt
The price is HK$847
HK$932 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mission Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

11. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is HK$750
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of palm trees.

12. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Accomodation was very nice with great attention to details."
Australia
Jason
The price is HK$851
HK$937 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Kinka Palms Motel
A pool area with palm trees, a building with lights, and a sunset sky.

13. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is HK$978
HK$1,076 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

14. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is HK$457
HK$503 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

15. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is HK$533
HK$586 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Aspect Central
A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of palm trees and a body of water through large windows.

16. Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The accommodation was very clean which is important to me. Helpful check in. I liked the fact it was a key code to enter the room & not a physical key."
Australia
Robyn
The price is HK$541
HK$595 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lumina Motel
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

17. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, very nice well equipped room, comfortable beds and good shower."
Australia
Nola
The price is HK$645
HK$709 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hotel Allen
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden fence.

18. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (417 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is HK$807
HK$888 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sail Inn Motel
A landscaped area with a variety of potted plants and flowers, a palm tree, and a body of water in the background.

19. Bororen Motel

Bororen Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Super happy the pets were accommodated for."
Australia
Justin
The price is HK$675
HK$742 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bororen Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.

20. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is HK$904
HK$994 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Whitsunday Sands Resort
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Fantastic location, great amenities and very helpful staff. The rooms were serviced daily and items were replenished according to your preferences. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of food and drink and was good value for money. The hotel room was very clean. Only downside was that some elements of the hotel look a bit tired (eg the outside walls, some of the paintwork and soft furnishings) and could do with a refresh. Overall would recommend and would stay again."
Eve 6-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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Great Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
142 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$503
Highest Price
HK$1,128

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