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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef motels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"Great experience staying at the conveniently located Motel. Everything we needed, especially the communal kitchen/BBQ with all that was needed for a pleasant stay! Great thankyou!"
Australia
Rob
The price is 3.787.344 ₫
4.166.078 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Port Douglas Motel
Front of property

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is 3.045.939 ₫
3.350.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Beach

3. Mission Beach Lodge

Mission Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Nice stay in Mission Beach, friendly staff, clean room, family friendly."
United Kingdom
Britt
The price is 3.011.736 ₫
3.312.910 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mission Beach Lodge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

4. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (662 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown but still quiet. Aidan was extremely helpful when we needed a hand booking outings and wanted an extra hotplate and luggage scale"
Australia
Molly
The price is 3.525.754 ₫
3.878.329 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"V good"
Australia
Lil
The price is 3.607.465 ₫
3.968.211 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

6. Malanda Lodge

Malanda Lodge
3.0 star property
Malanda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Lovel place to stay and breakfast was nice"
Australia
Nicki
The price is 2.429.227 ₫
2.672.150 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Malanda Lodge
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is 2.281.731 ₫
2.509.904 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

8. Atherton Hinterland Motel

Atherton Hinterland Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (261 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, room was clean, large and comfortable and the location was perfect."
Australia
Glenn
The price is 2.368.497 ₫
2.605.347 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Atherton Hinterland Motel
Beach nearby

9. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is 2.181.964 ₫
3.223.811 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Property grounds

10. Kinka Palms Motel

Kinka Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"The room is clean and quiet, we had a good sleep."
Australia
Fuhai
The price is 2.867.838 ₫
3.154.622 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kinka Palms Motel
King Room with Spa | View from room

11. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great central hotel at a good price. Easy walking distance to everything. Check-in lady was really friendly and welcoming. Only gripe is a little exit mould or similar should be used in the shower."
Australia
David
The price is 3.170.091 ₫
3.487.175 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

12. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (889 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is 2.942.139 ₫
3.236.353 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Reef Palms Motel
Outdoor pool

13. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is 1.790.981 ₫
1.970.079 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Aspect Central
Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

14. Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
3.0 star property
Cardwell
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets."
Australia
Lynette
The price is 2.530.378 ₫
2.783.490 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Exterior

15. Sail Inn Motel

Sail Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (416 reviews)
"Good value, good location"
Australia
John
The price is 2.724.445 ₫
2.996.890 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sail Inn Motel
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

16. Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (801 reviews)
"Ease of getting to the beach and coffee shop and cove restaurant."
Australia
Patricia
The price is 2.756.609 ₫
3.032.326 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Outdoor pool

17. Koorawatha Homestead Motel

Koorawatha Homestead Motel
3.0 star property
Bororen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"What a lovely spot right near the highway good stopover for the night. Best around the area. Shame you can have two adults two kids stay though max is 3 I was told."
Australia
Michelle
The price is 3.323.204 ₫
3.655.450 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Koorawatha Homestead Motel
Reception

18. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wish the rooms were made up even for less then 6 days, but other wise pretty alright."
Australia
Samantha Jayne
The price is 1.953.996 ₫
2.149.396 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

19. Harbour Sails Motor Inn

Harbour Sails Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (636 reviews)
"Easy check in and helpful reception. Nice comfy beds and close to the Reef Hotel for Dinner."
Australia
Kathy
The price is 2.732.881 ₫
3.006.169 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

20. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (22 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is 2.208.391 ₫
2.429.230 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Reef Motel
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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
142 Motels
Lowest Price
1.970.079 ₫
Highest Price
4.166.078 ₫