Title: The 10 Best 2 Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129)[Hotels in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef-Holiday-Rentals.d6061129.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Barrier Reef Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Car-Hire-Guide)[Great Barrier Reef Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![0_171704984](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/8fcd0d94-3061-410a-af4d-e1f6ea56a823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Compare and book 2 Star hotels in Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 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13 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/f28a8fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/236b13ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Ensuite triple room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/172ed254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/f12715ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnums Airlie Beach [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Magnums-Airlie-Beach.h6879115.Hotel-Information) Airlie Beach 8.4/10 Very good (698) "Clean and close to everything" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Monica £56 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Magnums-Airlie-Beach.h6879115.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48548800/48548775/cc839d9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48548800/48548775/688a5c5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48548800/48548775/6519deee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48548800/48548775/ab94b00a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gladstone Palms Motor Inn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Gladstone-Palms-Motor-Inn.h48548775.Hotel-Information) West Gladstone 7.6/10 Good (229) "Great stay." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Brett £49 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Gladstone-Palms-Motor-Inn.h48548775.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517300/1517231/c2a975af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517300/1517231/199df5fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517300/1517231/965fa1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517300/1517231/0605c582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid City Motor Inn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Mid-City-Motor-Inn.h1517231.Hotel-Information) Gladstone Central 6.4/10 (315) "The room was filthy. Very negleted r/m. Couldn't access crockery as the fridge was blocking the door. Drain in the bathroom was so foul I had to cover it with a towel. Curtains were attached to the rod with cable ties. A room smoke alarm was going off all night for the want of a new battery. This place needs to be closed down." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Alice £54 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Mid-City-Motor-Inn.h1517231.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b938fba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/bcb1f992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YHA Cairns Central [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.4/10 Very good (210) "Had a great stay, thanks!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ryoichi £49 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b444d60d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/755e6b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b7b08e18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/be50590f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.0/10 Very good (436) "Great cheap place to stay" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) sarah £103 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/4bec89e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bcb8cafd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/5517d35d_edited_9f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Drifter Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.2/10 Very good (182) "Absolutely lovely environment" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) James £74 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105649900/105649801/a865b78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room, Balcony, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105649900/105649801/09f9265b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room, Balcony, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105649900/105649801/b3b48ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105649900/105649801/5cbbeeb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Metropole Proserpine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Proserpine-Hotels-Hotel-Metropole-Proserpine.h105649801.Hotel-Information) Proserpine 6.4/10 (19) "Value accommodation and convenient location " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Danny £47 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Proserpine-Hotels-Hotel-Metropole-Proserpine.h105649801.Hotel-Information) ![Queen Ensuite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11888000/11887979/2898083b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11888000/11887979/26511bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11888000/11887979/54cd8e53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11888000/11887979/884d9b39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns City Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-City-Motel.h11887979.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 7.2/10 Good (356) "Very clean , friendly staff" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Veronique £56 includes taxes & fees 21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-City-Motel.h11887979.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11530000/11529300/11529204/0cee7318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Villa | Blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11530000/11529300/11529204/0a3fe310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Economy Studio | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11530000/11529300/11529204/3b2ca805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11530000/11529300/11529204/6439697f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bush Village Holiday Cabins [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Bush-Village-Holiday-Cabins.h11529204.Hotel-Information) Cannonvale 8.6/10 Excellent (242) "Great location. Cabin could use some maintenance and deep cleaning. Bathroom needed better cleaning and the couch in particular was not usable without blanket cover. Having kitchen was convenient, however some ant control is necessary." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Raschelle £69 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Bush-Village-Holiday-Cabins.h11529204.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/1a84d7f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room, Terrace | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/36dfd786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/a7fff7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room, Patio | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114709700/114709694/96bed744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mission Beach Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Beach-Lodge.h114709694.Hotel-Information) Mission Beach 9.4/10 Exceptional (31) "Very friendly staff. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Aaron James £56 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Beach-Lodge.h114709694.Hotel-Information) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522140/214fbafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522140/6678d671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free self-parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522140/6d1e04a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522140/16daa3b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summit Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Summit-Motel.h1522140.Hotel-Information) Townsville 8.6/10 Excellent (389) "Good stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Dennis £71 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Summit-Motel.h1522140.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/32710759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/9271621f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/cdd59b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/786e81b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Civic Guest House - Hostel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Civic-Guest-House.h9627608.Hotel-Information) Townsville 8.8/10 Excellent (153) "Nice clean room, A/C very noisy" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Rafael £37 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Civic-Guest-House.h9627608.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629700/9629602/451f3c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629700/9629602/b7fdd56b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629700/9629602/18dbc540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629700/9629602/151818c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kooyong Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mackay-Hotels-Kooyong-Hotel.h9629602.Hotel-Information) North Mackay 6.8/10 (214) "Very cool 👍😎" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Kathleen £44 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mackay-Hotels-Kooyong-Hotel.h9629602.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628200/9628114/8d67247c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628200/9628114/ac07e536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628200/9628114/462f1094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628200/9628114/5f49c86a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Tourist Park [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mackay-Hotels-Central-Tourist-Park.h9628114.Hotel-Information) North Mackay 6.4/10 (108) "The TV sounds wasn't working and the bed was too soft and uncomfortable" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sandra £54 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mackay-Hotels-Central-Tourist-Park.h9628114.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4115500/4115413/5a026007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4115500/4115413/774d6f92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4115500/4115413/3d502ba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4115500/4115413/bcd7cd14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nomads Airlie Beach [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Nomads-Airlie-Beach.h4115413.Hotel-Information) Airlie Beach 7.2/10 Good (171) "Great location in Airlie- at the end of their main room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room conditions were great, folks in the room were amazing. Private room was also spacious and a lovely treat to end my stay in Airlie. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Tara £96 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Nomads-Airlie-Beach.h4115413.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22899/d3cce649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22899/1b31404a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22899/29acf85a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin with Mini Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22899/9a55510b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cascade Motel In Townsville [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Cascade-Motel-In-Townsville.h22899.Hotel-Information) Rosslea 9.4/10 Exceptional (250) "The room was clean and the kitchen well equipped. The staff were great, friendly and helpful. 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