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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$3,368, price is now AU$1,508 per person
AU$1,508
per person
14 July - 21 July
found 2 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,821 reviews)
He was a clean properly recently, either renovated or maintained

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The LEEF Hotel

The LEEF Hotel

2 out of 5
Citrus Grove
Price was AU$3,686, price is now AU$1,561 per person
AU$1,561
per person
14 July - 21 July
found 2 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
Easy to check in / check out. Affordable, comfortable & safe.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
Brentwood
Price was AU$3,881, price is now AU$1,927 per person
AU$1,927
per person
14 July - 21 July
found 2 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,182 reviews)
Love the VIP upgrades! Discount on valet and free wine, continental breakfast. Love the location!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hollywood Historic Hotel

Hollywood Historic Hotel

3 out of 5
Larchmont
Price was AU$3,492, price is now AU$1,784 per person
AU$1,784
per person
14 July - 21 July
found 2 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,542 reviews)
Great Hotel! Plan on staying there again in the future.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Find the best Great Barrier Reef areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Great Barrier Reef
Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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Great Barrier Reef Holiday

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an ideal destination for eco-friendly family vacations, with a variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling trips, diving tours, and exciting excursions to discover the region's remarkable marine wonders. Additionally, there are shopping areas and recreational facilities nearby to enhance your experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Our pick of the best Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

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
The price is AU$260 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$260
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Fabulous location but no longer lives up to the 5 star hotel it should be and still charges. Being local, I would not consider this hotel again. Not well maintained and a smell that would appear to be grotty carpets. Not impressed, very disappointed

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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
The price is AU$409 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$409
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay - the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great resort for Australian standards if you after somewhere to prop and stop , great pools , gym and excellent dining choices - will definitely return.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$159
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
No ice machine

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,368 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

4.5/5(289 reviews)

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Airlie Beach Lagoon

Airlie Beach Lagoon

4.5/5(336 reviews)

Spend the day with the family enjoying the sheltered waters of Airlie Beach’s own tropical oasis, surrounded by landscaped gardens and grassy picnic areas.

Airlie Beach Lagoon

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

AU$186
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour

Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour

AU$245
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

AU$269
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
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