The best available Resorts to stay near Great Barrier Reef

The Novotel Cairns Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar. The hotel is a short walk from the Esplanade, Cairns city center and the Reef Casino. Recently refurbished lobby and Moku Bar and Grill puts you at ease upon walking into the hotel. The Deluxe Room types have recently been fully refurbished. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private balcony, broadband internet and a flat-screen TV. Whether you seeking a casual or more formal fine dining restaurant experience, there are a range of options at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.

Ideally positioned within a short stroll of the township of Port Douglas, Peppers Beach Club offers couples and families perfectly situated resort accommodation. Spoil yourself during your next holiday to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest by staying in one of the beautifully appointed One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites or our spacious Penthouse. Lush gardens surround your accommodation, providing a tranquil ambiance throughout the resort grounds. For a touch of added luxury, some of the room types offer a swim-up pool deck, providing direct access to the tropical lagoon pool, bordered with swaying palm trees. Amenities are inclusive of complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, stylish kitchen with all of the latest amenities, along with a spacious balcony to relax and enjoy the tropical vibe. Daily housekeeping allows you to completely unwind, leaving all the day-to-day cares to us. Leisure is at the heart of what we offer at Peppers Beach Club, with a large lagoon pool to cool off in, with some of the rooms featuring private decks where you can lounge on the pool edge with drink in hand while soaking in the Tropical North Queensland sunshine. When fitness is essential to your stay, our onsite gymnasium provides a place to keep fit, and we also offer bicycle hire for you to explore the local attractions at your own pace. For all of your activities and excursions, visit the Tour Desk located within the resort to discuss your plans for your time with us. Whether you’re planning to discover the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, explore the Daintree Rain Forest or hop onboard the Kuranda Skyrail, there are a myriad of experiences to be had. Experience hot ballooning, a helicopter or seaplane ride, try skydiving, snorkelling or diving; or simply throw down a towel on Four Mile Beach and watch the waves lap the shore. Koko Poolside Bar & Kitchen is the perfect spot for lounging. Fresh seafood that’s easy to eat and share, classic cocktails to enjoy in beautiful settings. Comfort food with a luxury twist. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Just steps away from the Cairns Swimming Lagoon and offering sweeping ocean, city and mountain views Mantra Esplanade offers a range of Hotel Rooms to fully self-contained One and Two Bedroom Apartments, featuring air conditioning, a balcony, cable TV, hair dryer, internet access (fee), iron and ironing board, and tea and coffee making facilities. Onsite facilities include 24 hour reception desk, tour desk, swimming pool, spa (not heated), exercise room and barbecue area. In the evening, stroll down the Esplanade to the night markets where you'll find souvenirs, aboriginal art work, crafts, homewares and jewellery. Cairns is a nature lover's paradise and the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, as well as the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. Take the SkyRail cable car and glide above the spectacular rainforest canopy to the laid-back market town of Kuranda. Catch the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns to enjoy more breathtaking scenery. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Ideally located on Shute Harbour Road, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach is just a short walk to the Whitsunday Shopping Centre and 5 minutes’ drive from the main street. The hotel’s traditional exterior oozes character, yet inside you’ll find contemporary accommodation with all of the modern conveniences you require. Rooms feature modern interiors and most offer views over the garden, pool or coastline. Your holiday begins the minute you arrive at Mantra Club Croc. Drenched in tropical ambience, the hotel offers everything you need in your Airlie Beach accommodation with a great range of facilities. Boasting160 rooms, guests will enjoy free limited wireless internet in public areas, 24-hour reception, complimentary car parking, sparkling lagoon pool and spa, nearby BBQ facilities, and a gymnasium. We also offer a complimentary scheduled courtesy bus to take you to Abel Point, Downtown and Port Of Airlie (Drop off service only, see reception for scheduled times). Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Located on the serene waterfront of Whitsundays, in Airlie Beach, Qld, also known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Mirage Whitsundays apartments offer self-contained opulent five star accommodation with uninterrupted view of the Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands. We provide luxurious contemporary living, including 3 bedroom apartments, 2 - 3 storey villas and 4 bedroom penthouses, all with unprecedented proximity to the water and uninterrupted views over the Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands, it is the ultimate in waterfront living, where your very own front yard is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. With its northerly aspect, Mirage Whitsundays enjoys absolute waterfrontage. Whether you choose an elevated panorama, or a closer ground-level vista, there is no escaping the breathtaking turquoise-tinted, island-dotted views. Watch the spectacle of majestic boats and yachts come and go.

Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is ideally located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsundays Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Following an extensive $140 million redevelopment in 2018-2019, our stylish and tranquil island resort offers a range of refurbished spacious and modern rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the pool and garden landscapes or with ocean views. There is an expanded food and beverage offering across the island with three restaurants and three bars including an exciting new Asian Fusion restaurant which joins the buffet and modern Australian restaurants. The Living Reef is the main centerpiece of the island which is a unique free form coral lagoon wrapping 200m around the central building and holding over 1.5 million litres of water. The Living Reef is home to over 100 species of marine fish, over 80 species of coral and a variety of invertebrates such as starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs. The Resort offers a revitalised pool landscape that sweeps through the tropical gardens across the resort allowing guests to swim and enjoy unparalleled views across the Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef along with unlimited access to a variety of non-motorised water activities. Daydream Island Resort’s event space will cater to major events, conferences and destination weddings, yet still provide a personal touch. Special events from cocktail parties to gala dinners can be catered for across a large range of indoor and outdoor event locations, with weddings continuing to play a part in the story of Daydream Island Resort.

Located in the heart of the city, the Hilton Cairns hotel is the perfect base for exploring the diverse wonders of this truly unique region, famous as the meeting place of two natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest. Our modern and inviting Cairns hotel rooms and suites are luxurious oases of comfort and convenience, offering pristine bathrooms and spacious balconies with views of Trinity Inlet or Cairns Esplanade and the unique cityscape and blue-green mountain ranges beyond. The large lagoon style pool has ample deck chairs and umbrellas, soft seating spaces and a Pool Bar with cold beverages and light bites and snacks.. Enjoy relaxed, al fresco dining at the award-winning Mondo on the waterfront, or discover modern, refined dining in Signature Restaurant. Experience modern, tropical, paradise today!

Whether it’s for a fleeting escape or a lingering slice of solitude, find your paradise at The Ville. Rising from the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, The Ville Resort in tropical North Queensland combines casual sophistication with the vibrant, playful spirit of modern Australia. The property features 194 hotel rooms showcasing unique tropical North Queensland styling; a luxurious infinity edge resort pool with swim-up bar; six exciting restaurants and bars; and state-of-the-art functions spaces. Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine each year and surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, Townsville will awaken your sense of wonder. From the underwater spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to the vast landscapes of the outback and lush tropical rainforest, a world of whimsy awaits to intrigue and enchant. The Ville is located within walking distance of Museum of Tropical Queensland, The Strand, Flinders Street Mall and Magnetic Island via a 20 minute ferry ride from the Sealink Ferry Terminal.

Mission Reef Resort is a luxury holiday apartment accommodation venue situation in magnificent Mission Beach, North Queensland, Australia.Offering 14 tastefully furnished,2 bedroom fully self-contained apartments or 14 1 bedroom self contained and motel style suites plus on-site manager, the resort is one of the newest in the area, having been officially opened in May, 2005.Mission Reef Resort is less than a one minute walk to the famous pristine sands of Mission Beach and is centrally located within the township.When you stay at Mission Reef Resort you can choose to experience all the wonders the area offers, from Great Barrier Reef snorkeling, diving and coral viewing trips to guided walks in the lush tropical North Queensland rainforest. The tours and activities choices are endless. And if you are not the adventurous type, you can just relax in the cool resort pool to savoir the tropical sunshine and sea breeze.

Step into a luxurious tropical oasis near the heart of Rockhampton at Korte’s Resort. Whether your next gathering is a wedding, conference, overnight stay or night out, this state of the art venue is the perfect choice – at the right price.