Title: TOP Cheap Hotels in Great Barrier Reef for 2025 | 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) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/515000/515141-great-barrier-reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Cheap Hotels in Great Barrier Reef ![price find illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](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) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Great Barrier Reef Cheap Hotels Tonight [19 Sept - 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22 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) ![Family Room for 5 (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/cd165be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Self Contained Suite For 4 (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/c4844344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/6f968832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/917400/917303/2ac9a9f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Q Motel Allenstown 8.0/10 Very good (897) "Good motel for one night.large room and included breakfast " £87 includes taxes & fees 21 Sept - 22 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Hotels-The-Q-Motel.h917303.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/966a2cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/431a74ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/9b5c68fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/bcd4b3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Queens Court Cairns North 7.6/10 Good (1003) "Good price and big rooms " £71 includes taxes & fees 19 Sept - 20 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Queens-Court.h523374.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/2b498c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/0cdc4320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/87cb007f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park Manoora 7.6/10 Good (1013) "convenient location, not far away from the CBD" £34 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/62b7f304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/5215fa47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/468321f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625232/ad6427ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mission Reef Resort Wongaling Beach 9.4/10 Exceptional (689) "Good location - we've been staying at this property for years and always great service ☺️" £86 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Reef-Resort.h9625232.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/9b5cee69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Mountain View Corner | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/d079e7a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Ocean View Suite with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/4d426c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3186/71c71efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Court Hotel Cairns North 6.0/10 (1000) "Good stay, nice view from front rooms. Good breakfast" [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Acacia-Court-Hotel.h3186.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/w979h648x0y4-ca475008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/6f92c019.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) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort Manunda 8.4/10 Very good (1021) "Loved the resort so family friendly just perfect" £62 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/271659dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/e68dbe72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/0105bc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1638400/1638313/36a64edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Change Beachfront Apartments Trinity Beach 9.8/10 Exceptional (1338) "the beach view ws great" £212 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Sea-Change-Beachfront-Apartments.h1638313.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Wine bar, ocean views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/6f62bce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/accebcd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystalbrook Flynn Cairns Central Business District 9.2/10 Wonderful (969) "Room was lovely and hotel is in a nice and convenient spot. " £118 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information) ![Double Double Deluxe City Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/aa50d2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/dec81a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/bf70691a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/8ad4f7d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns Cairns Central Business District 8.6/10 Excellent (1013) "Great rooms, aircon was great, comfy robes" £110 includes taxes & fees 21 Sept - 22 Sept [](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=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03®ionId=6061129&adults=2&travelerType=budget_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef ### Discover cheap things to do in Great Barrier Reef Budget-conscious travellers venturing to the Great Barrier Reef will find an abundance of affordable activities and experiences that won’t break the bank. Begin your adventure at the stunning Cairns Esplanade, where you can stroll along the waterfront, enjoy free public BBQs, and let the kids splash around in the saltwater lagoon. For a small fee, consider joining a snorkelling tour—many operators offer budget options that allow you to explore the vibrant coral reefs without overspending. The nearby Daintree Rainforest offers free walking trails where you can immerse yourself in nature, spot unique wildlife, and take in breathtaking views at places like the Mossman Gorge. For a taste of local culture, head to Rusty’s Markets in Cairns, where you can sample affordable tropical fruits and artisan goods. For accommodation, look into budget-friendly hotels in Cairns or Port Douglas, both of which provide easy access to these attractions while offering attentive service to ensure you feel pampered throughout your stay. Enjoy the best of the Great Barrier Reef while keeping your budget intact! ## How to get cheap hotels in Great Barrier Reef? ✅ The **length of stay** in Great Barrier Reef often varies depending on the nature of the trip, but many travellers opt to stay for several days or up to a week to take in Great Barrier Reef's notable landmarks and points of interest. ✅  If you're looking for **cheap hotels in Great Barrier Reef** in 2025, book your hotel well in advance. Reserving your stay at least a few weeks or months ahead of time can help you take advantage of amazing rates on cheap hotels in Great Barrier Reef, and if your plans change you can find many options of **[hotels with free cancelation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&rfrr=Editorial.Tips&paymentType=FREE_CANCELLATION&sort=PRICE_RELEVANT).** ✅  To find affordable hotels in Great Barrier Reef on Expedia, start by entering your travel dates and the number of individuals in your group. 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On Expedia, you can find hotels **from £34\*.** ✅  Great Barrier Reef offers numerous **budget-friendly attractions and activities** for travellers, such as art and exhibits at free museums and galleries or exploring Great Barrier Reef on foot. ✅  One of the best ways to find **cheap hotels in Great Barrier Reef** is to search Expedia for properties that provide [family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&rfrr=Editorial.Tips&sort=RECOMMENDED&travelerType=FAMILY) accommodations and features such as activities and complimentary meals, and then **[sort these by price.](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&rfrr=Editorial.Tips&sort=PRICE_LOW_TO_HIGH&travelerType=FAMILY)** \*Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Lovely relaxing room with a view! Cairns has so much to offer! Would definitely stay again!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![The Ville Resort - Casino](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005_y.jpg) ### The Ville Resort - Casino 10/10 Excellent "Fabulous room and the pool was fantastic. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great staff, time goes so slow on the island but theres allways something to do! Our 2nd time and never want to leave ! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Pool is my favorite! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "This is a nice property. Very helpful staff. Close to boat tours and restaurants." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/20c40b06_y.jpg) ### Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre 10/10 Excellent "Great location " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information) ![ Hotel Tropiq](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg) ### Hotel Tropiq 10/10 Excellent "Had a great week at the tropiq friendly staff room was clean etc will defo be back." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/1bbe563e_y.jpg) ### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 10/10 Excellent "." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information) ![Reef View Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/1d7ccc69_y.jpg) ### Reef View Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Big, spacious room with large balcony....top floors (on 17) offer anazing views out over the Coral Sea. Late departure guests have use of a 'departure lounge' after check- out, featuring lockers and showers for use throughout the day. Very convenient. Shuttle to/from ferry included." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information)