Title: Best Cottages in Great Barrier Reef in 2026 | 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) ![Great Barrier Reef which includes colourful reefs, marine life and scuba diving](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/ab4d2ac1-badb-4946-beac-2ab9b841fa87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/ab4d2ac1-badb-4946-beac-2ab9b841fa87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - 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20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broken-River-Hotels-Broken-River-Mountain-Resort.h9627371.Hotel-Information) ![3 Bedroom Cottage | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19201000/19200963/c011e0d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 Bedroom Spa Villa | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19201000/19200963/8aa3bf02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 Bedroom Spa Villa | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19201000/19200963/7fefd861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom Cottage | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19201000/19200963/d2b39bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Yungaburra [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yungaburra-Hotels-Birds-N-Bloom-Cottages.h19200963.Hotel-Information) 9.4/10 Exceptional (13 reviews) "Pleasant and comfortable" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Elizabeth £162 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yungaburra-Hotels-Birds-N-Bloom-Cottages.h19200963.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116774200/116774152/fe85db08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116774200/116774152/ec8798fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, offices, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116774200/116774152/8a96318e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116774200/116774152/de0e5262.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Cooktown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooktown-Hotels-Kaths-Cottage-Your-Haven-Away-From-Home.h116774152.Hotel-Information) 10/10 Exceptional (3 reviews) "Excellent time and wonderful stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) FNQ Hotel Group £168 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooktown-Hotels-Kaths-Cottage-Your-Haven-Away-From-Home.h116774152.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111883800/111883745/96e8bb65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111883800/111883745/f112a70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111883800/111883745/91f7a8fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111883800/111883745/1af9d8ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Guthalungra [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guthalungra-Hotels-For-The-Fishing-Entusiasts-Right-On-The-Elliot-River.h111883745.Hotel-Information) 9.8/10 Exceptional (7 reviews) "Beautiful environment fully equipped comfortable clean pet friendly home absolutely amazing staywould recommend to all family’s " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Wendy S. £117 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guthalungra-Hotels-For-The-Fishing-Entusiasts-Right-On-The-Elliot-River.h111883745.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55397500/55397460/951ebc06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55397500/55397460/bf472c7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55397500/55397460/2eee024e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55397500/55397460/94ea5c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Baffle Creek [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Baffle-Creek-Hotels-Baffle-Creek-Retreat-River-Front-Accommodationbr1086-Coast-Road-Baffle-Creek.h55397460.Hotel-Information) 10/10 Exceptional (15 reviews) "We would like to thank Kenton and Kathryn got there warm hospitality. We highly recommend to all to go and stay whether in the fantastic cottage or camping" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Donna S. £133 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Baffle-Creek-Hotels-Baffle-Creek-Retreat-River-Front-Accommodationbr1086-Coast-Road-Baffle-Creek.h55397460.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103480000/103474500/103474429/a25195ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103480000/103474500/103474429/10b68c75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103480000/103474500/103474429/6c676580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103480000/103474500/103474429/ed5dbd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Trinity Beach [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Trinity-Beach-Oasis-Uncover-Serenity-And-Sophistication-At-Our-Beachside.h103474429.Hotel-Information) 9.6/10 Exceptional (11 reviews) "Absolutely lovely accommodation, everything you could possibly need and a warm and available manager. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Gregory £114 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Trinity-Beach-Oasis-Uncover-Serenity-And-Sophistication-At-Our-Beachside.h103474429.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89143500/89143484/4a48b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89143500/89143484/b915a072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89143500/89143484/52a26b30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89143500/89143484/ac3b3072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Home Hill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Home-Hill-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cottage.h89143484.Hotel-Information) 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "Comfortable cottage located in a convenient area . Suited the needs of our family for our stay Thankyou Kaye and Mal. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Erin K. £298 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Home-Hill-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cottage.h89143484.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113620000/113616900/113616823/9d315a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113620000/113616900/113616823/87216607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113620000/113616900/113616823/12bf3042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113620000/113616900/113616823/abcdbde4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Bungadoo [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Delan-Hotels-Cosy-Country-Cottage-In-Bungadoo-One-Bedroom-Quiet-Accommodation.h113616823.Hotel-Information) £90 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Delan-Hotels-Cosy-Country-Cottage-In-Bungadoo-One-Bedroom-Quiet-Accommodation.h113616823.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Loved the spacious lobby and the room. The view of the Marina and the water as well as the mountains was spectacular. It is very close to the reef excursion pier making it easy to get on your ferry to Green Island or the Outer Reef. The Staff, especially Nao knocked them selves out to assist us. If we return to Cairns we would book this hotel in a flash." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 8/10 Good "Great view but quite a long way from Cairns downtown where all the boats are moored. There is a shuttle bus but it runs just 2 times a day" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Flynn 10/10 Excellent "On 10th floor it was very quiet - clean, comfy and excellent" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information) ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/a8903305_y.jpg) ### Airlie Beach Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Great location. Pool was nice" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/695704fd_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Riley 10/10 Excellent "Pool, room and staff are awesome " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Comfortable clean room " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/c09b866e_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "The resort is a great place to relax, amazing food and drinks. Staff need more attention to detail when asked a question. Overall rating 8 out of 10" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information) ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg) ### Aquarius on the Beach 10/10 Excellent "Very clean and well set out. Comfortable bed and fantastic views." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information) ![Whitsunday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/c3fb8456_y.jpg) ### Whitsunday Apartments 10/10 Excellent "Overlooks beautiful beach. Clean room" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef ## Great Barrier Reef Cottages information | Number of reviews | 288 | | ----------------- | ----------- | | Accommodation | 11 Cottages | | Lowest Price | £85 | | Highest Price | £298 |