Title: All Hotels by Independent 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) ![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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23 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) ![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) ![LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/c0f09fcf.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 (1,000 reviews) "Friendly staff and lovely city centre room" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Chris £52 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 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/1000000/20000/19200/19136/2ad8fc5d.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 (1,004 reviews) "Excellent location, great rooms" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Simon £101 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![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) ![Premium Ocean King | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/3ac9a991.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) ### Airlie Beach Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) Airlie Beach 8.8/10 Excellent (1,004 reviews) "Great Hotel , great location " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Adrian £99 includes taxes & fees 3 Feb - 4 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.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) ![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) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.8/10 Excellent (1,007 reviews) "Fantastic stay" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Warren £84 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/e4dfe0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/56fcf936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily continental breakfast (AUD 12.50 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/b4b12f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/ea1feaea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hides Hotel Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 7.2/10 Good (1,001 reviews) "Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) carmen £60 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.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/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) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/371d109e.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 (801 reviews) "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 12 Feb - 13 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/9df6da7b.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) ![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) ### 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 (1,003 reviews) "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 £61 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Cairns-City-Centre.h1113237.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/97e83f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/220e6ab8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/b5de8b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) Manoora 7.8/10 Good (1,004 reviews) "Clean room & good service 👍" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Daisy £36 includes taxes & fees 6 Feb - 7 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.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) ![King Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/f448b98e.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) ![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) ### 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 £143 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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We paid just a standard room, and it was one floor up (stairs only) and had obviously a bed, en suite, tv, air con, ceiling fan, bar fridge, microwave and tea/coffee. We don't smoke but if you are a smoker, you have to go right to the front of the property for the designated area. Beautiful pool and quite large. Easy walk to Cairns Central and CPAC. Parking limited but plenty free on the street. We would definitely return." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 10/10 Excellent "Check in was very friendly and helpful, which as it was late and I was tired was important" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "The room had a nice view of the river. The staff in the Bar and Restaurant were very friendly and helpful. The food and service was very good." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Riley 10/10 Excellent "Very good experience " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Bailey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36685000/36684912/4db34287_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Bailey 10/10 Excellent "Staff was wonderful & help the room was fantastic & very comfy i would like to go back again one day . " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Bailey-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h36684912.Hotel-Information) ![The Benson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/f7e335a9_y.jpg) ### The Benson Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Room was clean and in good condition. Great location. Bar and Restaurant had a good vibe." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-The-Benson-Hotel.h68623541.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Super friendly staff, like friends Yummy cocktails A few less hairs in the shower would have been nice" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Great room and great property with excellent staff!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![The Ville Resort - Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005_y.jpg) ### The Ville Resort - Casino 10/10 Excellent "All of the above " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information)