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Top Great Barrier Reef 3 Star hotels

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$113 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$125 total
May 25 - May 26
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 and airport shuttle. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room hadn’t been cleaned properly as we found clothes from previous travellers beside bed as well as dirty tissue beside bed and towel was smeared with excrement. The lift was being maintained which is fine but our room was right next to the construction meeting point it seemed and the noise was ...

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

3.5 out of 5
23 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$135 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 6 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Location in Palmer Street is great. Footy Stadium and pubs and eateries are all within walking distance

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Hermitage Drive Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$135 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free motel features 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free self parking and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Need better clean room and bathroom. The bath towel needs to be well cleaned.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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The Gladstone

The Gladstone

3.5 out of 5
100 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$99 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and ...
7.8/10 Good! (571 reviews)
It was great! The room was clean, the view was great, the staff were friendly, and the amenities were great. Plus an added bonus of multiple nearby restaurants.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

3 out of 5
8 Minnie Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from May 27 to May 28
$93 total
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, express check-out, and dry cleaning ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Great location can walk to everything, staff amazing and helpful ,comfy bed, clean

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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 Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$82 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 terrace, a garden, and express check-out ...
7/10 Good! (530 reviews)
Comfortable room,helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$73 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
This motel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Said they had breakfast online, there was no breakfast. Has ants and cockroaches everywhere. Not sure why it has such high ratings. I wouldn’t come again.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$76 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and locker space are available at this hotel. Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience.
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
A/C didn’t work on the first night, Beds aren’t comfy, fire alarm went off.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

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Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$63 total
May 18 - May 19
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, a picnic area, and express check-in ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
Dirty

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

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Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton

3.5 out of 5
110 George St (Bruce Hwy) Rockhampton QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$99 total
May 10 - May 11
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. A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
Was loud. It is on the highway. Room was clean and efficient.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

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