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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,960, price is now AU$1,355 per person
AU$1,355
per person
14 May - 18 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
Very nice. Huge and Clean

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
South of Wilshire
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Price was AU$2,787, price is now AU$1,752 per person
AU$1,752
per person
16 May - 20 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent location, clean room, comfortable bed

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
Price was AU$3,273, price is now AU$2,189 per person
AU$2,189
per person
2 May - 6 May
found 22 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,214 reviews)
Great hotel, rooms were nice

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
Price was AU$3,048, price is now AU$2,150 per person
AU$2,150
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing hotel, great history and awesome staff

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Short Stories Hotel

Short Stories Hotel

4 out of 5
Beverly Grove
Price was AU$2,747, price is now AU$1,971 per person
AU$1,971
per person
16 May - 20 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great location for my business but busy street.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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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 showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

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

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$369 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$369
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable rooms with lovely pools to relax after a travel day

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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
The price is AU$199 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$199
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Carpet in the room was very old and dirty. The hotel is under major construction and the entire first floor is being renovated. Being on the second floor without prior notice when booking was extremely frustrating as the construction work started at 8:30am so don’t think about sleeping late.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$170
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The day of the 15th, when the room was serviced, a few things were not done. I had to request tea bags, hand towels, etc. For a Hilton Hotel at $260 per night, I was slightly disappointed. Next time I stay in Cairns, I will choose another hotel. Buffet breakfast was excellent

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 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 showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Whitehaven Beach

4.5/5(287 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 which includes a pool, tropical scenes and swimming

Airlie Beach Lagoon

4.5/5(328 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 Half-Day Cruise

Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruise

AU$155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruise
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

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

AU$206
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
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