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) - ![](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 prices for these dates Tonight [5 Mar - 6 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [6 Mar - 7 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.co.uk/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGreat-Barrier-Reef-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6061129--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGreat-Barrier-Reef-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6061129--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg) ### Airlie Beach Hotel 6/10 Okay "The room was average - nothing special, although in a good location downtown. The views from the pictures in the booking are nothing like what we saw from our hotel room. The bed was comfortable, but we did have a bright purple light shining in from the building across that was visible even with the blinds shut. Our biggest challenge was the check-in with the airport transfer. There was confusion, and it seems like a technology issue, which happens and I can understand that. What was upsetting to my wife and I was the staff and the shuttle driver being rude to us. The shuttle driver was telling us we did not have a hotel reservation (not sure how he would know that). The woman checking us in said that we never talked to anyone from the hotel about an airport shuttle (in which case, I'm not sure how there would be a driver at the airport with our name, picking us up, and bringing us to the hotel). I also offered to explain and show the entire chat history on my phone taking place with staff from the Airlie Beach Hotel to arrange this transfer. This was challenging, as while trying to explain and answer their questions, I couldn't speak a full sentence without being interrupted. It got sorted, eventually, and it seemed like the shuttle driver blamed the hotel for not booking it properly, and the woman at the check-in apologized. But what an abrupt way to be "welcomed" to the hotel. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 6/10 Okay "Best part of the stay was the pool and the room size which quite generous, everything else was either underwhelming or disappointing. Fine for a place to rest your head for a night or two, but would not look to return due a number of issues across the board." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/ef12da67_y.jpg) ### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great staff, location, food. Expedia has this classified as a three star hitel; WAY BETTER!!! We are staying in three star hotels throughout Australia and this one puts them all to shame. Way to go Novotel Cairns!!!!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Nice service" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Reef View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2159100/2159076/5b38f9ed_y.jpg) ### Reef View Hotel 8/10 Good "Overall, I’m very happy with our room. The bedroom and bathroom are both very spacious. There was a slight damp smell when we first walked in, but no other unpleasant odours at all. The only issue was that we called housekeeping before heading out and no one answered. We then asked reception to pass on the message that we needed housekeeping, but when we came back, no one had attended the room. Other than that, we’re very happy with our stay. The Asian staff at reception were especially friendly and more than willing to have a chat with my wife, which we really appreciated." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Reef-View-Hotel.h2159076.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Riley 10/10 Excellent "Good spot. Everything is easy and close by " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Very good location and the horizon lounge a must " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Pullman Cairns International](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428345/6598bf4c_y.jpg) ### Pullman Cairns International 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful place. Clean rooms. Fantastic pool area friendly accommodating staff. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pullman-Cairns-International.h428345.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 "The pools and 2 restaurants made it a very convenient stay. It’s close to grocery stores so we could get some snacks. The resort dated, but clean and comfortable! The fire alarm went off in our room at 7am the morning we were leaving, so that got us out of there early. I’m sure a battery change would fix that but it was slightly annoying. The cafe restaurant doesn’t include “sauces” with meals, that meant we got no tomato sauce (ketchup) or tartar sauce with our fish and chips if we didn’t pay for it when we ordered. We didn’t know we had to state the obvious and we weren’t asked if we wanted it when we ordered, so we didn’t get any. When I asked for both she gave me tartar, but said I’d have to go back to the front to pay for ketchup. That was a bit silly, but overall the kids loved the pools and we had a good stay. The food was good. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information)