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Top Great Barrier Reef 5 Star hotels

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
$168 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$185 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool, onsite laundry facilities, and in-room childcare. ...
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$246 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$271 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 ...
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Ardo

Ardo

5 out of 5
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$176 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$197 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel features 3 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor pool. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar and enjoy perks like free self parking and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Wow! This has to be one of my most favourite hotels of all time. I can’t wait to go back."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

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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
$155 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$170 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast needed more staff, had to ask for bowls, plates and cups, coffee machines needed servicing."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

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Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$149 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$163 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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. A poolside ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The hygiene was terrible - they only did a superficial job. On the last day, after I slept in the sheets, I got an allergic reaction on my ankles or some kind of insect bite."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

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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
$149 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$164 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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, ...
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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$151 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$166 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, ...
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Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$213 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$235 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 ...
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Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort

5 out of 5
113 - 119 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$73 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (882 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to everything you need , easy enough to get on roads when you to drive out . Nice restaurant and bar area close to pool , rooms very clean , and well equipped"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

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The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$176 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$194 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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. ...
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Five Star Hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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 five 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

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

5 out of 5
Posted 4 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Arrived late in the night but desk is staffed 24 hours so no problems there. Nice clean rooms - seperate bedroom and lounge and two balconies/ overlooking the water and walking path good for a run if wanted.. also a cafe nearby for breakfast etc."
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