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Top Great Barrier Reef 5 Star hotels
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$233 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$256 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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)
"Plenty of parking, spacious rooms, lovely pools. Good location."
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$156 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$171 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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, ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent service, housekeeping, location, room size, balcony, bed, amenities, pool, buffet breakfast. As a very minor criticism, the rooms/bathrooms could be due an update, but otherwise the hotel is absolutely perfect and I would definitely re-visit!!"
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$117 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$129 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (985 reviews)
"The hotel is in the centre of Cairns explenade. The room is beautiful (level 12) Only the mattress its too soft, if someone has back issue or chronic pain, better let the staff know. For the rest 10/10 ."
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$142 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$156 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location Excellent service Great rooms"
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$149 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$164 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel and great pool"
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Crystalbrook Bailey
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$122 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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! (880 reviews)
"Crystalbrook Bailey was clean, comfortable and convenient. We would stay here again. I felt that we had a luxury hotel experience for an amazing value."
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$153 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$169 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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)
"Absolutely fantastic stay. Room was gorgeous, staff friendly and mgr if hotel send Birthday treats to my room, what more could you ask for! We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Belmoral Corporate Suites
79 Palmer St, South Townsville, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$114 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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! (173 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. Lovely staff and great location to plenty of different dining options."
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$185 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$204 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay. The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Rambutan Resort
113 - 119 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$123 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a restaurant. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. Enjoy the a rooftop ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (753 reviews)
"Room was perfect for the 3 of us fir an overnight stay. I woukd more cramped if it was longer I think"
Reviewed on Sep 27, 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.
For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. Great Barrier Reef 5-star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.
Whether you’re a first-time guest, or you’ve stayed in 5-star hotels in Great Barrier Reef before, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your next trip when you book with Travelocity. Browse our vast selection and find great deals on luxury lodging.
Recent Great Barrier Reef hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
Posted 3 days ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Excellent service, housekeeping, location, room size, balcony, bed, amenities, pool, buffet breakfast. As a very minor criticism, the rooms/bathrooms could be due an update, but otherwise the hotel is absolutely perfect and I would definitely re-visit!!"
A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Cairns
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