Title: TOP Scuba Diving in East Coast Australia for 2026 |  Expedia.co.uk

[East Coast Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112)[Hotels in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia-Hotels.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia-Holiday-Rentals.d6209112.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Activities)[East Coast Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Coast Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. 

#roadtrip #queensland #australia #mountains 
#weekendgetaway
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127562/f66f45df-19fd-45c9-af3f-37ca7b7cedec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

Photo by Mel T

# Search Scuba Diving in East Coast Australia

- ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg)  
###  
Change your mind  
Book hotels with free cancellation
- ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg)  
###  
Treat yourself  
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key  
[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key)
- ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg)  
###  
Be picky  
Search almost a million properties worldwide

## Check availability on East Coast Australia Scuba Diving

Tonight

[12 Jan - 13 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6209112&startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

Tomorrow

[13 Jan - 14 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6209112&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

This weekend

[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6209112&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

Next weekend

[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6209112&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

## Our top choices for East Coast Australia hotels with on-site scuba diving

![Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/a8903305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/a0487fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/ff974b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airlie Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information)

Airlie Beach

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,005 reviews)

"Great Hotel , great location "

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

Adrian

£112

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Horizon Marina View Room Twin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/fd50b2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/b5ea0d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/e05e0fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Great location and a great hotel "

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

Gustavo

£113

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5709000/5708922/3b0ef43a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5709000/5708922/f3a0b3cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5709000/5708922/9c0e2092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby, beach towels, snorkelling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5709000/5708922/265ac199.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### La Costa Motel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-La-Costa-Motel.h5708922.Hotel-Information)

Bilinga

9.4/10

Exceptional

(871 reviews)

"Fantastic stay!! "

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

Abby

£117

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-La-Costa-Motel.h5708922.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/a8178138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/2f4a9bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/78f3da2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,008 reviews)

"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"

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

Mohamed

£93

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.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)

![Superior King Balcony Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/08e528a6.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)

![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)

### 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

(1,003 reviews)

"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

£85

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/c73613b3.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)

### Coral Sea Resort

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

Airlie Beach

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

"Great stay!"

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

Karen

£144

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

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

![Grand Bungalow, Overwater | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/fac16393.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/c73d1448.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Grand Bungalow, Overwater | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/1f0eb835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/a509b31b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Sunshine-Coast-Resort-Hotel.h20497.Hotel-Information)

Twin Waters

7.6/10

Good

(1,006 reviews)

"Staff super kind. Loved the breakfast! Really nice place, would love to come back soon! "

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

Mariela

£102

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Sunshine-Coast-Resort-Hotel.h20497.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)

![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 33 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/281356c3.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

(1,010 reviews)

"Fantastic stay"

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

Warren

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

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

![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11934400/11934308/78971814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11934400/11934308/8f619744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard 2 Bedroom Villa | Living area | 24-inch TV with digital channels, tablet, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11934400/11934308/7256ef61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pool views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11934400/11934308/cb0e5ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Elements of Byron

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron.h11934308.Hotel-Information)

Byron Bay

9.6/10

Exceptional

(212 reviews)

"We had a fabulous stay at Elements of Byron. We stayed three nights from Wednesday onwards and they had only just opened on Monday. There were a few little anomalies with the breakfast service but nothing that you wouldn't expect seeing they had just opened. The staff were lovely, attentive and personable. Our room was delightful, brand new, all the amenities and more and a lovely relaxing spot. Have already recommended it to others and will be back again soon ourselves."

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

William

£260

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron.h11934308.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)

![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)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/2aad2069.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

(1,002 reviews)

"Great service, perfect location, delicious breakfast. "

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

Matthew

£91

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

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

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

[View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&regionId=6209112&adults=2&recreation_group_explore=scuba_diving_on_site&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true)

## Top East Coast Australia Hotel Reviews