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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5 out of 5
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  • 21 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Crystalbrook Flynn
Rambutan Resort
5 out of 5
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Rambutan Resort
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Crystalbrook Riley
Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5 out of 5
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  • 16 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Belmoral Corporate Suites
5 out of 5
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal ...
Belmoral Corporate Suites
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5 out of 5
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  • 18 hours drive from Coral Sea Special Purpose Zone
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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5-Star Hotel in Great Barrier Reef

It’s time. No more meh motels and so-so stays. This vacation it’s all about living it up, and that starts with a great hotel. You want first-class service and award-winning restaurants. Well, let us introduce you to a 5-star hotel in Great Barrier Reef.

So nice you’ll blink twice

What makes a hotel worthy of supreme star-age? For starters, the service has to be top-notch and personalized. These hotels often have 24-hour room service, a welcome gift upon your arrival, and help you with your bags—even if you travel light.

Are they nicer? Heck yeah, they are! Most 5-star hotels have jaw-dropping aesthetics that give an authentic feel of class. And we’re not talking about that faux-gold soap dish your Aunt Tilda puts out for the guests—it’s the real deal.

Stars in your eyes

Are 5-stars hotels worth it? If you like the finer things in life, then yes, they sure are. But we also know you’re the type that likes to get your caviar on a fish stick budget. We’re right there with you, and that is why we make it easy to find the best 5-star hotel in Great Barrier Reef for you. Sort by:

  • Price: Want to live large, but keep that budget balanced? We got you. We have 5-star hotels starting at .

  • Amenities: Great Barrier Reef skyline view? Maybe a heated indoor pool? Looking for a Michelin-star restaurant? Search for the hotels that have the amenities you desire.

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When you’re looking for the top 5-star hotels in Great Barrier Reef—but don’t want to pay top dollar—let us help you out. You can get that posh palace of your dreams, and have money left to take on Great Barrier Reef your way.