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Top Great Barrier Reef 5 Star hotels

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
$234 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$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

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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
$130 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$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

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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$122 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$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

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Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$133 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$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

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$123 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$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

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Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$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

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$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

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Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites

5 out of 5
79 Palmer St South Townsville QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
$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

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
$150 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$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

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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
$327 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$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

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