Great Barrier Reef Condos | Places to Stay in Great Barrier Reef

May 1, 2023 Chanda Heide

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

1. Villa San Michele

39 - 41 Macrossan St PO Box 194, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia 011 61 7 4099 4088
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 893 reviews

Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele enjoys the best location in Port Douglas on vibrant Macrossan Street. This location places the village's boutique shops, cafes & award winning restaurants right on your doorstep. Magical Four Mile Beach and the Marina Mirage is just a five minute walk away. Villa San Michele's 4 star Mediterranean style 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments include free unlimited Wi-Fi internet and are set around a courtyard of tropical gardens with 2 heated saltwater swimming pools complete with sunlounges and outdoor seating, spa and poolside BBQ. Additional guest facilities include complimentary guest laundry, undercover parking, tour booking service, book and magazine exchange and on-site management. All apartments feature free Wi-Fi, free pool/beach towels, kitchen facilities, refurbished ensuite bathrooms (2 bathrooms in the 2 Bedroom Apartments), private balcony with outdoor dining, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, TV, DVD player, cable TV, digital safe, hairdryer, clock radio, telephone and ironing facilities.

Had a great time staying here and highly recommend it. Would not hesitate to stay there again.

Reviewed By Departure437494

Accommodation is excellent all the facilities we needed. Air conditioning, lovely balcony and it was very clean. Situated in the Main Street easy walking distance to the many bars and restaurants. Supermarket, chemist and retail shops close by.

2. Mirage Whitsundays

Whisper Bay 11 Altmann Ave, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
74%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 309 reviews

Mirage Whitsundays

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.

Home from Home

Reviewed By Andrew R

The apartment was luxurious and spacious, fitted with everything needed to make a perfect holiday. views across the bay from a large balcony. Parking onsite is a bit tight for SUVs. but manageable. Dining and Bar options weak, but early in the season so room for improvement. Staff at the breakfast were cheerful and friendly. A bit out of Town but a couple of dinning and drinking options within a 10 -15 min stroll along a boardwalk. Optional pools family friendly or adults only.

3. Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire

34 Picnic St, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819 Australia
Excellent
74%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire

Magnetic Island's Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire provides comfortable accommodation in a garden setting close to Picnic Bay Beach, hotel, restaurants, jetty and Golf Club. You can swim, soak up the sun, stroll through the park and explore the National Park. The self contained, air conditioned units include a kitchenette with cooking facilities, microwave, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, television and DVD player (movies available). Facilities include pool, guest laundry, gas barbecues in a tropical landscaped gardens setting. Tropical Palms also offers modern SUV 4WD car hire to access the best parts of Magnetic Island. All cars are Automatic, Airconditioned and 5 or 7 seat models.

Great stay on Magnetic Island!

Reviewed By natalie_alx

We visited from the UK at the start of April and had a great couple of days staying here. Rob and Jen were very friendly and accommodating hosts and we felt welcome. Nice clean room, rainfall shower was great. We enjoyed using the outdoor seating area and bbq facilities. Great location, close to some fantastic local bars and restaurants. Pool was excellent and quiet, very serene and relaxing. Parking was also available which we appreciated. Rob and Jen shared all their tips with us in regards to walks and different excursions, had we have had more time we would have loved to have hired snorkel equipment and explored the many wonderful bays on the island. Thank you for a fantastic time - hope to see you again!

4. Quest Townsville on Eyre

19-21 Leichhardt Street,, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 732 reviews

Quest Townsville on Eyre

All our stunning serviced apartments are spacious with a flexible design so you can work or relax in the privacy of your own apartment. Ideal for the short stay or extended stay business or leisure traveller. All serviced apartments feature a quality king bed, modern bathroom, fully equipped kitchen including stainless steel F&P appliances, lounge and dining area, work desk, LED TVs, Foxtel and WI-FI. Undercover car parking, onsite gym, BBQ area and conferencing facilities.

Loved our short stay

Reviewed By jaydeh386

We were very happy with our short stay at the Quest on Eyre. Travelling with children the room was spacious and had all we needed. We were with in walking distance from our event and shopping center right across the road.

5. By The Sea Port Douglas Resort

72 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia 011 61 7 4028 4057
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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5 based on 1955 reviews

By The Sea Port Douglas Resort

By the Sea Port Douglas is an award winning boutique in the most perfect of locations with both Four Mile Beach and the town center on their door step. You will enjoy their friendly & relaxing beach-side atmosphere and their extensive range of free extras. They have a range of different apartments for you to choose from to suit different requirements and budgets. All apartments were recently renovated and have full cooking facilities, fast WiFi and a private barbecue on each balcony. Many have rare and lovely views of the Coral Sea, whilst others overlook lush rainforest.

Best place in town

Reviewed By Cavesiders

Fantastic 5 nights at this gorgeous place. Wonderful staff, amazing range of activities and equipment - all for free. Spacious rooms, really beautiful heated pool. And the location - simply the best in Port Douglas. The girls have done everything right here, don’t bother looking anywhere else

6. ​Imagine Drift Palm Cove

Cnr Veivers Road & Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879 Australia
Excellent
40%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 190 reviews

​Imagine Drift Palm Cove

Imagine Drift Palm Cove lies on a 4km stretch of sandy coastline just 25 minutes north of Cairns CBD and Airport. Enjoy a wide range of award winning restaurants, shops, cafes and days spas and easy access to golf courses and adventure sport hot spots. Take a dip in the spectacular 1/4 acre free form pool or bask in the sun on the expansive, meandering deck. Imagine Drift is the perfect base for singles, couples and families alike.

Expected it to be better

Reviewed By 684nivins

The resort was averagely good and staff was very helpful and friendly so no complain there. It’s Walking distance to the beach and restaurants . Resort pool was under maintenance but pool and spa areas were open . Cons: the couch in our room was spotted and not very clean . Pool is not solar heated and due to palm trees and tropical trees surrounding it the sun could not help either so it was very cold and I couldn’t swim . My daughter’s lips turned blue every time she tried to swim for a few minutes . The spa was not very hot and the spa jets not that strong so this whole aspect of the resort was not enjoyable and felt disappointed.the whole resort was outdated and needs a lift up , the two bedrooms had only glazed window/ sliding doors separating them so privacy was an issue But overall served our purpose well being close to all attractions in cairns and we didn’t stay there during the day , but at night it was lovely and quiet to sit on the balcony and drink wine .

7. Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

81-85 Cedar Rd, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879 Australia
Excellent
40%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 698 reviews

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Welcome to Mango Lagoon Resort The resort spreads over 2.5 Acres of tropically landscaped gardens with meandering walkways surrounding 4 pools for your pleasure including a 50 metre Olympic sized lap pool and child friendly pool. Our extra spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are fully self-contained and we also provide the option of studio/hotel room accommodation for guests. Other on-site resort features include a covered BBQ area, sun lounges surrounding our 4 pools, on-site tour desk and Free Wi-Fi access is available to all guests throughout the Resort. As a perfect gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest. Mango Lagoon Resorts private, quiet location is your perfect place to stay and experience these natural wonders. Relax and stroll the award winning Palm Cove beach lapped by the Coral Sea or explore one of the many restaurants, salons, and boutique shops. Our friendly staff will be happy to tailor a tour package to suit your requirements and budget. Mango Lagoon Resort has a clear mission. 'We want to provide our guests with the best possible holiday experience in Palm Cove'. We look forward to welcoming you in paradise soon.

delightful garden filled resort

Reviewed By pamferg01

Mango Lagoon resort is a beautiful resort away from the 'main drag' at Palm Cove Queensland. It has 4 lovely pools, beautiful gardens, excellent & excellent staff, Although a little dated & in need of a few improvements, the apartment was spacious with an 'old world' feel. Bus transport to nearby restaurants, Cairns, etc. was outside the door.

8. Mango House Resort

Corner Shute Harbour Road & Erromango Drive, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 407 reviews

Mango House Resort

Lovely time.

Reviewed By Awill06

Nice, clean room and friendly service. Tavern just a short walk away. Pool was lovely relaxing area and receptionist was very helpful with loads of knowledgeable about the area. Easy to find and quiet location. Will definitely stay again.

9. Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

71 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
32%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 213 reviews

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

"INN CAIRNS" offers 38 boutique Four Star Apartments located in the heart of Cairns business and retail precinct (nestled amongst major Banks, Newsagent, Supermarkets, diagonally opposite to Lake Street liquor outlet and close to local buses to all destinations ): approx. 5 minutes walk to the Cairns Convention Centre, Reef Casino, Lagoon, Esplanade, Restaurants, Clubs, Hotels and prominent Shopping Centres.

Great for the price! Would go back

Reviewed By 241rachw

I booked THEN read the Tripadvisor reviews and was apprehensive, but room 201 was exactly what we hoped. Clean, enough space, everything worked, a bit out of date-looking (which is not a problem for us). The man at the desk was extremely friendly and helpful, and he said the wifi might be touch and go but it was fine for us, and we rocked up to hopefully stow our luggage at 10:15am but the room was ready so they just let us in early! Very convenient! The shower that other reviews claim was mouldy has been recently replaced, definitely the most modern-looking and clean feature of the apartment. I kind of wanted a bath but you can’t have everything I guess. Make sure you read the fine print that there’s no oven in the kitchenette, I didn’t read closely enough. The hot water pressure & temperature was always fantastic. Couple tiles cracked in bathroom but who cares. Maybe the worst aspect was how echoey the hallway and rooms were, poor soundproofing, so we were all up in our neighbours’ business but we did get used to it. We were provided a sachet of laundry powder for the washing machine, and there was a whole bottle of dishwashing liquid, lots of cooking utensils – happy with these. No oil for cooking but I am not really sure about the etiquette for this. We would stay here again for the price and location; we were looking to save money on accommodation and this provided us with everything we fundamentally needed in an apartment. Thank you Inn Cairns!

10. Mantra in the Village Port Douglas

Corner Grant & Warner Streets, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia
Excellent
24%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
11%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 342 reviews

Mantra in the Village Port Douglas

Located in the centre of Port Douglas, Mantra in the Village characterises the sophisticated yet casual atmosphere of this seaside boutique style accommodation. Mantra in the Village has been designed to enhance the airy Tropical North Queensland climate, with all-weather verandas, slide back louvres and timber shutters all prominent features. Offering a range of accommodation from hotel rooms to self-contained One and Two Bedroom Suites, all rooms include air conditioning, ceiling fans, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, cable TV and DVD. Our One and Two Bedroom Suites offer the extra convenience of a separate kitchen and a private balcony complete with whirlpool spa. Featuring a large Roman-inspired pool and spa with mosaic tiling, cascading waterfalls and fountains set amongst tropical landscaped gardens. The resort offers complimentary parking, in-room internet connection and lift for easy access to the car park, rooms and apartments. 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.

Central stay in noisy location

Reviewed By Vicki B

Good location but ver noisy at night as room faced the street below which was full of eating places Lack of decent cups & glasses and television reception was very poor No evidence of staff and if you needed anything you had to call the Mantra Heritage

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