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Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Rome City Centre
Save 100% on your flight
Price was £866, price is now £418 per person
£418
per person
10 Aug - 15 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
London (LCY) to Rome (FCO)
7.6/10 Good! (1,094 reviews)
Clean, AC works and breakfast is not only free but delicious as well. A lot of variety.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Encore Inn Inglewood

Encore Inn Inglewood

2.5 out of 5
Lockhaven
Price was £1,368, price is now £642 per person
£642
per person
29 Aug - 5 Sept
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.4/10 (160 reviews)
Everything was great the only thing o will suggest to be more thought is the daily room service cause I have to ask to get my room clean but I have to say overall staff was amazing and attentive Very well recommended

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
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Price was £922, price is now £455 per person
£455
per person
10 Aug - 15 Aug
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
London (LCY) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
Loved the property and the gardens. Great breakfast options and you could sit on the terrace if it was nice. Lovely part of Rome to stay in with great transport options.

Reviewed on 7 Jun 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 £16,702, price is now £8,457 per person
£8,457
per person
19 Aug - 25 Aug
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Hotel Le Petit

Hotel Le Petit

3 out of 5
Rome City Centre
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Price was £1,035, price is now £547 per person
£547
per person
13 Aug - 18 Aug
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Rome (FCO)
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
The location is great in the Termini train station area. The hotel has good family rooms, perfect refrigerator, and free breakfast. The staff is great-good value for one night stay.

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

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 £148 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£148
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"NOT WORTH THE MONEY , CLEANING SERVICE WAS REALLY BAD, FOOD BAD, AND THERE SERVICE FRONT DESK WAS A NIGHTMARE . WONT BE BACK !!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £101 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£101
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Brilliant Stay"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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 £92 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£92
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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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
Hamilton Island Marina

Hamilton Island Marina

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.

Hamilton Island Marina

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

£103
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
100% of travellers recommend
Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise
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