Best Hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Located on the iconic Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns combines unbeatable views with the ultimate tropical getaway. Guests can enjoy private balconies with sweeping harbor, city and moutain views and direct access to Cairns’ best attractions including the Reef Fleet Terminal, Esplanade Lagoon, casino and vibrant shopping precinct. Our range of modern rooms suit every type of traveler, featuring free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and 24-hour room service. Families and groups will love our spacious dual-key rooms, while those seeking extra indulgence can upgrade to our Luxe Rooms with lush furnishings, smart TVs and spacious ensuites. Relax and unwind in the hotel’s guest lounge or soak up the sunshine by the outdoor pool, just steps from the waterfront boardwalks. Our 24-hour reception team is always on hand to make your stay seamless and memorable. Dining at Pacific Hotel Cairns is a highlight in itself. The award-winning Bushfire Flame Grill Restaurant serves a unique all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style BBQ Churrasco experience, alongside a daily buffet breakfast to start your day right (addtional charges apply). Perfectly positioned just 13 minutes from Cairns Airport, the hotel is your gateway to adventure. Stroll two minutes to the Reef Fleet Terminal for your Great Barrier Reef departure, three minutes to the Esplanade Lagoon or simply step outside to enjoy luxury shopping and entertainment right at your doorstep.

- "I stay with Pacific hotel each time I travel to Cairns, great hotel and friendly staff" - "It’s amazing! We will go there again" - "I loved it. Would stay there again." - "Very hard to fault." - "Great location and friendly staff" - "lol forward to coming back" - "Good and comfortable" - "It was great so central - good value for money" - "Great location, clean & tidy" - "Good hotel with great location and staff. However some facilities could be better for the guests."

Boasting an infinity pool and a private beach area, this resort offers adult only, beachfront accommodations with free WiFi and free airport/hotel transfers. Each room has a private balcony with stunning Coral Sea views. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Beach Club offers a free chauffeur service to take guests around Hamilton Island. Guests can make use of the free water sports equipment, including windsurfing and snorkeling. Overlooking the palm-fringed pool, Beach Club Restaurant offers à la carte dining and creative cocktails. There are also a number of restaurants within a 5-minute walk. The stylish, adult only rooms have flat-screen cable TV, an iPod dock and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a bathrobe, hairdryer and guest toiletries. Hamilton Island Beach Club is only 0.6 mi from the Great Barrier Reef Airport. Dent Island is a 5-minute ferry ride away.

- "Hated to leave!" - "The entire experience was excellent." - "Absolutely wonderful stay with extremely helpful staff." - "Great location, great views from the room but a lack of staff and the hotel closing at 10pm spoilt it for us."

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands. The stylish and tranquil retreat offers modern rooms and suites with free WiFi and a full buffet breakfast. The resort features an open-air cinema, outdoor pools and three bars and restaurants. All accommodations provides spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with free in-house movies. Most feature a private balcony or terrace with views of the ocean, marina or tropical gardens. Interconnecting rooms for families and accessible rooms are available. You can choose from a choice of restaurants at the resort including Graze, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar and an Asian Fusion restaurant. Guests can take a stroll through Daydream's rainforest walk or work out in the fitness center. The property also features over 20 free on-island activities including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a public fish feeding show. The tour desk can book a Living Reef Guided Snorkel, meet and feed Barry the Shovelnose Ray or experience what it’s like to be a Marine Biologist for a day, as well as Whitsunday and Great Barrier Reef day tours.

- "Wanted to see the Whit Sundays bucket list - tick !!" - "Second trip, more to come. We just love it" - "We meet again" - "Highly recommended" - "Beautiful tropical paradise" - "The most magical weekend" - "Extremely chill and beautiful location" - "One of the best holidays we've had." - "We had a great short break away with perfect weather" - "Daydream Getaway" - "Magic views, food selection needs attention"

Overlooking Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is located on the waterfront, 5 minutes’ walk from the marina and boat ramps. It features 2 swimming pools. All accommodations features a balcony with outdoor seating. Hotel Shingley Beach features a poolside terrace with barbecue facilities. Wedding, conference facilities, and convenience store are available. All air-conditioned accommodations offers views over the city or the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, and private bathroom facilities. Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is a 3-minute drive to Airlie Beach and 19 mi away from Whitsunday Coast Airport. Airport shuttle and free on-site parking are available.

- "very happy with our room, was perfect for our week stay." - "Loved it and would do it again." - "Definitely on my top 10 list! A must for family or group getaway!" - "Apartment a" - "Perfect location for a peaceful stay,Cafes and restaurants are walking distance by a peaceful stroll along the Marina or" - "Blissful and tranquil." - "A premium experience in a fabulous location. You can’t get better value than the Shingley Beach resort."

Located at Airlie Beach, which is know as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Club Wyndham Airlie Beach provides modern accommodations in relaxed, tropical surroundings. You can unwind on your balcony with sea breezes and water views and enjoy the infinity pool at the property. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers a complimentary shuttle service into town, running 6 times per day (subject to change, subject to availability) After a day of exploring you can enjoy freshly cooked local produce at the onsite restaurant Tides, which features sweeping views of the Whitsunday coast. Airlie Beach is a beautiful base for you to explore the islands and lush rainforests that the destination has to offer. The property is centrally located, with a selection of shops, cafes and pubs just 2297 feet away. A boardwalk links the Airlie Beach lagoon to nearby Cannonvale and Shingley Beach. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers a complimentary shuttle service into town, running 6 times per day (subject to change, subject to availability) Please note, we're unable to guarantee rooms with ocean views. All our rooms are ocean facing, however some views are obscured by trees or buildings.

- "Great stay" - "Paradise" - "The Staff were Amazing 🤩" - "Lovely stay with beautiful view, pleasant employees" - "Relaxing" - "Great accomodation, we will be back" - "Gorgeous location" - "Would come back pending specials" - "All positive…no negative l…" - "Lovely place to just relax🙂" - "Weekend getaway" - "Great place to get away to." - "Great location, room and facilities. Would return." - "Enjoyable and Relaxing."

Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 820 feet from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music. The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is 5 minutes’ walk from Cairns Convention Center, and 15 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport. Pullman Reef Hotel features a rooftop swimming pool, spa pool and sauna. The tour desk can arrange activities such as diving and snorkeling, and day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. The award-winning Tamarind Restaurant features Thai-inspired fusion cuisine. Flinders Bar & Grill offers light meals in a casual setting.

- "Great stay, zero complaints. Every staff member was there to help with whatever was needed. Thank you for looking after" - "Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Will be staying again!" - "Staff were more than helpful, breakfast fabulous, beds and linen great what more do you need!" - "To quote Arnie, "we'll be back". Definitely my new go to hotel when staing in Cairns in future." - "Amazing, Couldnt have been better" - "I’ll definitely book here to stay again"

Featuring rooms with a double spa bath, Denison Boutique Hotel, is just 5 minutes’ walk from Fitzroy River. Built in 1885, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Some rooms offer a private balcony overlooking lovely rose gardens. A 42-inch flat-screen TV is standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room features high ceilings, a four-poster bed and a spacious seating area with traditional furniture. Denison Boutique Hotel, is 3 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton Railway Station, and 5 minutes’ drive from the famous Rockhampton Art Gallery. The Botanic Gardens and Rockhampton Airport are each a 10-minute drive away. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and luggage storage facilities.

- "The Denison Boutique provides a brief retreat where nice things can be enjoyed and remembered." - "Really enjoyed staying there. And will definitely stay again. Great value for money, great location" - "Excellent value" - "Enjoyed our stay and will definitely return! Was very touched by the effort made to cater for special dietary requiremen" - "We enjoyed our stay. stayed again on the way home. Also staying there over Easter . Beautiful place"

Overlooking the picturesque Fitzroy River and located in the heart of the city Mercure Rockhampton offers an outdoor pool. There is a 24-hour reception and guests receive complimentary WiFi. All the rooms of Mercure Rockhampton come with air conditioning, a balcony, mini refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Mercure Rockhampton is just a short drive from the airport and is a great launching point for the famous Great Keppel Island or other spectacular locations of the Capricorn Coast.

- "Great stay" - "Enjoyable" - "Great location" - "Accommodating kind staff." - "pleasant stay, staff were great and property is nice, would be nice to see it have a good refresh" - "meh" - "It was a nice spot with lovely staff but it’s not worth the money they are charging. We could’ve stayed someone much che" - "Needs a good update and clean pool"

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Catseye Beach, each of the Palm Bungalows offers a private balcony overlooking the tropical gardens. Free airport/hotel transfers are included as well as free use of snorkeling and windsurfing equipment. The private and peaceful bungalows are air-conditioned, and include tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi. Each bungalow has a seating area with a TV. Chinese TV channels are available. Guests have free use of the island’s fitness center, swimming pools and tennis courts, as well as unlimited use of the island's shuttle service. The tour desk can book trips to Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island Palm Bungalows are just 2 minutes’ walk from Hamilton Island Wildlife Park and the island’s main pool. Hamilton Island Golf Club is a 5-minute ferry ride from Hamilton Island Marina and the Great Barrier Reef Airport is 0.6 mi away. Check in for Palm Bungalows is at nearby Reef View Hotel. Your complimentary return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina shuttle bus transfers will drop you off at the Reef View Hotel and collect you at the Reef View Hotel.

- "Recommend for holiday accommodation" - "Extraordinary!" - "Just another day in paradise!" - "A very lovely treat." - "Great stay."