Explore top 2026 5 Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Name: Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Price range: $316 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

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$238 nightly

$262 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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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)

Resort is perfect. Great grounds and location. Staff super helpful. Shade cloth over a section of main pool would be only thing l would recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

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$145 nightly

$160 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

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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)

Everything is great!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn

68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD

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$117 nightly

$128 total

Mar 4 - Mar 5

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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! (1,001 reviews)

Excellent facilities and staff

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Crystalbrook Riley

131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$151 nightly

$166 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

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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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Beautiful hotel. Very clean, nice rooms and furnishings. Staff relocated us to an upgraded room when we had trouble with our A/C.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Hilton Cairns

34 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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$126 nightly

$139 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

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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! (1,001 reviews)

Clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Crystalbrook Bailey

163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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$125 nightly

$137 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

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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! (999 reviews)

We had excellent stay here from location, service… especially the lay out of lobby and the room, it’s modern, clean and welcoming

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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$113 nightly

$125 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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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, ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Was good facility to stay at

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Belmoral Corporate Suites

79 Palmer St South Townsville QLD

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$112 nightly

$124 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

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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! (205 reviews)

Rooms relatively small but brilliantly designed and feel like only recently renovated. Pool area on roof is great with nice pool and covered area with seats and tables. Plus sun beds.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD

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$148 nightly

$162 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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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)

Great staff

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

31-35 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD

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$287 nightly

$316 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

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! (1,389 reviews)

Well fitted out with appliances and spacious

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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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.

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