Explore top 2026 5 Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Name: Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Price range: $360 total
Rating: 9.6

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Top Great Barrier Reef 5 Star hotels

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD

$234 nightly

$257 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

This smoke-free hotel features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$130 nightly

$143 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool, onsite laundry facilities, and in-room childcare. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Great location and a great hotel

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn

68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD

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$122 nightly

$134 total

Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Manager Michael and all the staff at reception were exceptional in getting our two harbour view rooms close together on same floor. Michael even escorted us to the rooms to make sure we were happy with them, and they were perfect! Location on the Esplanade Lagoon swimming park was fantastic for our ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Crystalbrook Riley

131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$133 nightly

$146 total

Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 6 conference rooms, free ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Great place to stay.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Hilton Cairns

34 Esplanade Cairns QLD

$123 nightly

$135 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey

163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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$111 nightly

$122 total

Dec 23 - Dec 24

Total with taxes and fees

This smoke-free hotel includes 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Self ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews)

Lobby is cool, staff is great, but AC does not go lower than 21

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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$130 nightly

$143 total

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 11 conference rooms, ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Room was spot on, Bed was very comfortable …. Aliddle water i drained out of my esky to replace with fresh ice on the Balcony sat around on tiles & did not drain into drainage grate either side of Balcony.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Belmoral Corporate Suites

79 Palmer St South Townsville QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$84 nightly

$94 total

Dec 27 - Dec 28

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. A garden, express check-in, ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)

Very clean and quite

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD

$150 nightly

$165 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

A casino, 4 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room childcare. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Nice room bit dated

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

31-35 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD

$327 nightly

$360 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa and an outdoor pool are featured at this luxury aparthotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,373 reviews)

I loved this property. It was a little dated but the apartment and patio were HUGE. The location was great with views of the ocean. I could have stayed longer.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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Great Barrier Reef Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in Great Barrier Reef to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.

Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!

Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.

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