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) ![0_171704984](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/8fcd0d94-3061-410a-af4d-e1f6ea56a823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Hotels by Independent in Great Barrier Reef from £35 - ![](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 [24 Dec - 25 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [25 Dec - 26 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Independent ![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) ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/61ca3260.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 | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/6f92c019.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) Manunda 8.4/10 Very good (1003) "Good hotel" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ritesh £67 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Café](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad.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) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/97f1cb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![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) ### Madison Plaza Townsville [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) Townsville 7.2/10 Good (1002) "Friendly staff, and the room was clean and cool. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Jason £56 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/fd029239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/8ee9c9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/2b7804de.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 (1000) "Excellent location, great rooms" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Simon £118 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Ville-Resort-Casino.h19136.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/73e668eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/189e7c06.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/c13a144f.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 (1000) "Yes the room was amazing, great bed etc " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Brett £183 includes taxes & fees 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![One King & One Single Standard | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/18041311.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) ![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) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.8/10 Excellent (1000) "awesome location great service " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Mary ann £64 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026 [](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/abe3d4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456000/455923/a2c482ca.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) ![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) ### Hides Hotel Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 7.2/10 Good (1003) "The room was fine. The linen was clean as was the bathroom. It's definitely a run down hotel but to just go to sleep for one night, it was ok. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Amber £63 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hides-Hotel-Cairns.h455923.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/5282b2ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/b9e15b8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![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) ![Deluxe Queen Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/8acac224.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 (791) "Always a great place to stay with clean rooms and great staff" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Denis £77 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-The-Palmer-Collective.h2439703.Hotel-Information) ![City Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/20c40b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/08b2fcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113300/1113237/ff1ac387.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) ### 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 (1001) "Everyone was great! Room perfect " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Alejandro £69 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](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/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3.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) ![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) ### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) Manoora 7.6/10 Good (1000) "great location and cabin" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) vincent £35 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/77596742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/a251ec2d.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) ![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 (1002) "Great location, beautiful pool and delicious food. Would definitely stay here again! " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Liz £155 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026 [](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. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08®ionId=6061129&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&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 ![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 "Reception staff amazing at check in and out, nothing was too much trouble. House keeping excellent, room cleaned each day with nice notes left from the house clerking staff. Breakfast staff very happy and cheerful good variety. Horizon club was also fab " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Did not have breakfast. Service at the bar was excellent." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Good" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.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 "Good hotel" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great place to stay with kids" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information) ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg) ### Airlie Beach Hotel 10/10 Excellent "good position" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Whitsunday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/38d864b5_y.jpg) ### Whitsunday Apartments 10/10 Excellent "I took the garden view, which was 2nd floor, but turn out i can see both the beautiful garden and the beach. Room was really spacious and neat. Everything was in place from bedroom, toilet and kitchen stuff. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![The Benson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/f7e335a9_y.jpg) ### The Benson Hotel 10/10 Excellent "." [](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 "Great location. Amazing staff" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)