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Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was £592, price is now £243 per person
£243
per person
16 Oct - 19 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Rome (FCO)
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Stayed in the hotel for 3 days...the rooms were renovated, (been here before) the dining area too. Location is excellent, walking distance to St Peter Square, Sistine Chapel, Metro to Termini... Staff area great...helped us with the directions ...Martha and Monica are Wonderful!!! Will be back for the third tine sometimes soon... Oh...breakfast is soo nice...various croissant to choose from....lol

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was £916, price is now £326 per person
£326
per person
30 Sept - 4 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Rome (FCO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Great place to stay, if back in Roma will stay there again!

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Albergo Etico Roma

Albergo Etico Roma

3 out of 5
Flaminio
Price was £1,513, price is now £573 per person
£573
per person
11 Oct - 16 Oct
found 19 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LCY) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
Amazing hotel, great spot in town too.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Relais de la Poste

Relais de la Poste

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was £1,738, price is now £694 per person
£694
per person
11 Oct - 16 Oct
found 19 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LCY) to Rome (FCO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
My 3rd time staying at this hotel and I would return again! Always great, perfect location and amazing staff.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

EXE Domus Aurea

EXE Domus Aurea

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was £970, price is now £450 per person
£450
per person
25 Sept - 30 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to Rome (FCO)
8/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
Good location and friendly staff. Although this didn’t bother me, it could be a bit noisy at night due to some night walkers on the street.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Find the best Great Barrier Reef areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Great Barrier Reef
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Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers a fantastic array of outdoor and eco-friendly activities perfect for families and tourists. You can enjoy sailing tours, day trips, and reef tours, as well as exhilarating reef diving and snorkelling adventures. Don't miss the chance to explore the local markets and shopping areas nearby, making your visit both adventurous and culturally enriching.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £64 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£64
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £124 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£124
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was perfect river view. Breakfast variety was great. Central location"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £147 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£147
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"L"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal showing a ferry as well as a small group of people

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

This easy-to-navigate and very scenic transport hub is the gateway to the beaches, bush walks and wildlife of one of Queensland’s most idyllic islands.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

£75
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

£111
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

£1,841
per traveller
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays
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