Australian Great Barrier Reef resorts are located within view of some amazing scenery close to the Coral Sea and the rainforest. Spread throughout exciting coastal cities and far-away islands, resorts and hotels provide a place to anchor for some truly memorable adventures. If you're planning to spend your time diving at the Great Barrier Reef or pack anything else into your vacation plans, you'll need a place to stay.

As one of the Australian Great Barrier Reef resorts, Heron Island provides so much more than a place to spend the night. Located along the Tropic of Capricorn, the resort more than 100 guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a terrace, and balcony. Guests can upgrade to one of the suites or villas to get even more space to relax in and additional amenities. No matter where guests settle for the night, they'll have access to some amazing views, and there are no TV or mobile phone service to spoil your getaway. This Great Barrier Reef accommodation provider has a number of activities available to guests, including guided tours in search of Great Barrier Reef animals and snorkeling lessons. For small additional fees, you could spend time in the spa, embark on a cruise, and go on a reef diving adventure.

Guests of other Great Barrier Reef hotels also have easy access to an array of activities up and down the coast. The Hotel Cairns has a convenient location in one the Queensland's biggest towns, just minutes from the airport and the Esplanade shopping district. A fine choice for Great Barrier Reef accommodation with style, the hotel is owned by an Australian family with a keen eye for detail. The various guestrooms and suites at one of the most luxurious of Cairns hotels feature marble floors, comfortable linens, and a fresh take on plantation design. A tour desk is staffed by local experts who can set you up on diving expeditions and helicopter tours. Soft-adventure activities and culinary adventures also are available throughout the year.

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The community of Cairns is just one place to look for Great Barrier Reef hotels. Traveling farther up the coast, you'll also find many accommodations in Palm Cove, including two properties part of the Rockford Hotels family. A favorite choice for family Great Barrier Reef vacations, the Novotel Rockford Palm Cove offers a mix of accommodations from guestrooms to sprawling apartments. Beyond the rooms, the resort has a kids play area, and a golf course where adults can have some fun. The concierge can set you up on on tours of the surrounding area where you can explore a rainforest, go snorkeling, and so much more. The second of the Australian Great Barrier Reef resorts, the Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Palm Cove overlooks the ocean and the mountains. The entire resort has apartment-style accommodations, all equipped with kitchens and lots of space. Within in a short drive, you could find yourself on one of the Great Barrier Reef tours or riding a cable car to the rainforest.

No matter your budget, you'll find options for Great Barrier Reef accommodation that best suit your needs. Comfortable and lower-cost hotels will provide you with a place to relax and will leave more money in your pocket for Great Barrier Reef snorkeling and other adventures, while there are also options for more luxurious hotels as well if you want to splurge.