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Top Great Barrier Reef 2 Star hotels

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

2 out of 5
370 Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$72 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
A gym, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a communal living room are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (744 reviews)
"Goooooooooooooooooooooood"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$56 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$56 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this holiday park. WiFi in public areas is free. Luggage storage and barbecue grills ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room We were in was good"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Summit Motel

Summit Motel

2.5 out of 5
6 Victoria Street Townsville QLD
$94 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$104 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. There's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
"Handy location, clean, staff helpful"

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

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Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
26 Goondoon St. Gladstone QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$91 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. Enjoy the ...
6.4/10 (320 reviews)
"Reception wasn’t open even through ‘staffed hours’. Had to call the phone number 5 times before it even rang through to a line where someone gave me a code for the safety box. Amenities and bed felt dirty. Only good thing was it was cheap, still felt I overpaid in the end"

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

2 out of 5
234 Shute Harbour Road Cannonvale QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$56 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$61 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free campground's free water park and 2 outdoor pools are some of the highlights. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Was very happy with the new studio rooms. They were new and great value for money."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

2 out of 5
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$72 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$79 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool is featured at this hostel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience.
7.6/10 Good! (87 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$138 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$153 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
A nightclub and an outdoor pool are featured at this hostel. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and get perks like free WiFi. You'll find a restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
"VERY LOUD! The cleaners DO NOT CLEAN and they aren't very friendly at all. The front desk is ok... but they definitely do the bare minimum. The amenities are fun but they have music playing so loud starting in the middle of the afternoon you can't even have a conversation by the pool. Definitely ..."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

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Gladstone Palms Motor Inn

Gladstone Palms Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
30 Far St West Gladstone QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$80 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Express check-in, express check-out, and ...
7.8/10 Good! (253 reviews)
"all things was very bad"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

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Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

2 out of 5
42 Cedar Rd Palm Cove QLD
$138 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$138 total
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden and luggage storage are also ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"The room was clean and had a great view and lots of space for two. The staff were absolutely amazing, couldn't have asked for bettef"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

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Cascade Motel In Townsville

Cascade Motel In Townsville

2 out of 5
100 Bowen Road Rosslea QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$96 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. A garden, a snack bar/deli, and a picnic area are also on ...
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2 Star Hotels Great Barrier Reef

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