Title: The 10 Best 4 Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk

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## Check availability on Great Barrier Reef 4 Star Hotels

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## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef 4-star hotels

![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/13dd3d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/6f92c019.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/14c65460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

Manunda

8.4/10

Very good

(1009)

"Good service and nice place."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Janani

£64

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/7fc76258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/ba82f37f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Café](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Madison Plaza Townsville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information)

Townsville

7.2/10

Good

(1001)

"Friendly staff and lovely city centre room"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Chris

£58

includes taxes & fees

12 Jan - 13 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information)

![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/f0d26892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/d063addb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/e8489dbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/b2d31789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Ville Resort - Casino

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information)

Townsville

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Excellent location, great rooms"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Simon

£101

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/2aad2069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double Double Room Water View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/802a407c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/1ac8b9f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.6/10

Excellent

(1001)

"Great service, perfect location, delicious breakfast. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Matthew

£91

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information)

![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/a5aa0a0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/efeb7f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/0ddc3fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

Cairns North

8.8/10

Excellent

(1004)

"Fantastic stay"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Warren

£74

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Luxury Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/700ffe22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/0a0c79de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/596e6487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/a3ca6b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Pacific Hotel Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(1002)

"Great location in a quite area, but still very close to the lagoon and various dining areas."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Dean

£90

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/413fcb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/371d109e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/ef0d5de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/48e54129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Palmer Collective

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information)

South Townsville

8.8/10

Excellent

(800)

"Staff always friendly and rooms always clean and smelling fresh. Our go to place for every visit to Townsville. Food is great at the restaurant. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Alison

£86

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/610e3959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/0f04c16f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/00cdd993.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/4ca2b559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Benson Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-The-Benson-Hotel.h68623541.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.6/10

Excellent

(498)

"Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Hazel

£65

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-The-Benson-Hotel.h68623541.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/86b0e177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served, Regional cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/d69cc034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/4ab669de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/08b2fcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

7.4/10

Good

(1000)

"Location is good, but the hotel needs a serious upgrade. Sad to see the front lobby area looking so shabby. Rooms are dated. Pool area looks like it was recently done is nice. Would not book it again if it remains in the current state."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Monika

£66

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/5b38f9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Coral Sea View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/5b68dd39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Coral Sea View King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/65699bc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, pay films](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/238e4c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Reef View Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information)

Whitsundays

8.6/10

Excellent

(1002)

"Great view and breakfasts easy to get around with buses out front "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Mary

£193

includes taxes & fees

31 Jan - 1 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/1a8d6f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/b85bddb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/19df0036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/c73613b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coral Sea Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information)

Airlie Beach

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1002)

"Great stay!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Karen

£143

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/c3fb8456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Coral Sea View Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/e5362155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Coral Sea View Apartment | Living area | TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/b6dba603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/18de5552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Whitsunday Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information)

Whitsundays

9.0/10

Wonderful

(2539)

"Good room great location "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Andrew

£201

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/480800/480773/a32b06eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Poolview Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/480800/480773/7a0162c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/480800/480773/f7bb0f7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/480800/480773/ecdcad38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Palm Royale Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Palm-Royale-Cairns.h480773.Hotel-Information)

Manunda

8.2/10

Very good

(1000)

"Clean room, friendly staff"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Zoran

£56

includes taxes & fees

13 Jan - 14 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Palm-Royale-Cairns.h480773.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/77ca0966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean Corner Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/6772c9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/e805f940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/7fb2c924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ardo

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Ardo.h99224381.Hotel-Information)

Townsville

9.6/10

Exceptional

(307)

"Great rooms, great style, great location. "

![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg)

Christopher

£143

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Ardo.h99224381.Hotel-Information)

![3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/a204e967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/d46f1f3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/f0d22124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/1ce8ac4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

Cairns North

8.0/10

Very good

(1000)

"Breakfast is good and staff is very nice. Beautiful ocean view. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Xianzhong

£86

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/fe1a5f07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Daydream Island Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information)

Whitsundays

7.8/10

Good

(889)

"Great place to stay with kids"

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Daniella

£138

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

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### Cairns Sheridan Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sheridan-Hotel.h581119.Hotel-Information)

Cairns North

8.4/10

Very good

(1001)

"Very clean Staff was very kind"

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Suk

£82

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sheridan-Hotel.h581119.Hotel-Information)

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### Aquarius on the Beach

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North Ward

8.6/10

Excellent

(1000)

"The room has stunning views, with beach at the front and Castle Hill at the back. "

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Zhongyuan

£75

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information)

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### Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-And-Apartments-Townsville.h5095912.Hotel-Information)

South Townsville

8.8/10

Excellent

(998)

"everything was fantastic"

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Sonia

£79

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-And-Apartments-Townsville.h5095912.Hotel-Information)

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### The Abbott Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-The-Abbott-Boutique-Hotel.h13129008.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Exactly what we were looking for , great location and clean. "

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Mike

£68

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-The-Abbott-Boutique-Hotel.h13129008.Hotel-Information)

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### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD

£194

24 Jan - 25 Jan

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)

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### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

£113

27 Jan - 28 Jan

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

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### Crystalbrook Flynn

68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD

£94

6 Feb - 7 Feb

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

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### Madison Plaza Townsville

10/10 Excellent

"My trip I arranged through here was easy and amazing. "

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### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic seaview and great price"

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### Coral Sea Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful friendly staff Lovely hotel "

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### Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Clean serviced apartment and good amenities. Free bus service."

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### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was amazing staff very helpful cleaner extremely knowledgeable people every one was amazing "

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### Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible views, stunning accommodations with everything you could possibly ask for! I highly recommend above all others on the island!"

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### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and sea facing. Good customer service"

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### The Benson Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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