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Smart Guesthouse

Smart Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was £767, price is now £386 per person
£386
per person
7 Aug - 13 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to Rome (FCO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Property was exactly as described. Easy to check in, clean, great location and perfect. Carlotta was fantastic communicator and provided very clear instructions.

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Relais de la Poste

Relais de la Poste

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Price was £1,418, price is now £613 per person
£613
per person
21 Jul - 27 Jul
found 17 hours ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to Rome (FCO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (669 reviews)
Small room, bed not comfortable. No sense of a hotel experience.

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was £920, price is now £418 per person
£418
per person
1 Jul - 4 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Rome (FCO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)
Staff was amazing! Breakfast was delicious. Nice, quiet location.

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Albergo Etico Roma

Albergo Etico Roma

3 out of 5
Flaminio
Price was £993, price is now £465 per person
£465
per person
7 Aug - 13 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
Great location. 5 minutes from Metro station. If you enjoy walking, you can walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, etc Would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was £16,863, price is now £8,699 per person
£8,699
per person
19 Aug - 25 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

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
Palm Cove

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 an array of eco-friendly, family-friendly activities perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy sailing tours, day trips, and reef tours, as well as diving and snorkelling excursions to experience the vibrant marine life. Additionally, there are shopping areas, recreational spaces, and theatres nearby, making it a well-rounded destination for relaxation and adventure.

*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 cloudy. 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 Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £141 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£141
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent range across the breakfast buffet. and a great view across the park/esplanade & boat harbour. All in all, a very enjoyable stay. Thank you to all the very competent staff."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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 £88 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£88
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I didn't like the very slow internet"

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £218 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£218
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property but too many pools. We are here in their Fall season with average daily temps of 75 so for a few hours the water is ok to enter but otherwise chilly. No indoor pools or any hot tubs on the property. Beach looks nice but the warning sign for crocodiles and jelly fish / stingers ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(58 reviews)

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

5/5(39 reviews)

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
Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(37 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

£99
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour

Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour

£130
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise

Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise

£96
per adult
Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise
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