Places to stay near Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Usnea, A Nature, Art and Accommodation Space

Usnea, our Nature, Art and Accommodation Space, is situated on the Evelyn Tablelands, Tropical North Qld. Here a fully self-contained one bedroom cottage in upland rainforest is surrounded by natural and established gardens, and at 1,160m provides a cool summer and cosy winter retreat. Uniquely the cottage integrates art within and outside. Contemplation, inspiration, privacy and comfort, are all to be experienced, along with exploring our forest and local environmental and historical features.

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade

Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury

SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

The Cubby Luxury Nature Retre

From the modern luxurious interior, you can soak up nature at its finest. The platypus, other waterlife and birdlife are visible from the breakfast / cocktail bar as well as from the bathtub or outdoor shower. The biggest decision you will need to make is which vantage point to enjoy. There is the stunning fireplace that flows from inside out to the deck, also able to be enjoyed from the bathtub. *PLEASE NOTE: The service fee is imposed and received 100% by Air BnB, not the host.

Stonewood Retreat - Daintree Rainforest

A Forest Sanctuary Stonewood Retreat is a comfortable and beautiful rainforest sanctuary, set on 2.5 acres of Daintree Rainforest. This eco accommodation is an hour drive north of Port Douglas and 30 minutes away from Cape Tribulation and features private and enchanting fresh water swimming pools. The retreat is situated amongst two World Heritage areas - the Daintree Rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef, sitting in rainforest mountains sloping down to the coastal strip.

Abode 4 @ Niramaya

This villa is an elegant Balinese inspired Villa with heated private plunge pool located within the beautiful Niramaya Resort & Spa surrounded by 13 hectares of lush tropical gardens and water features. acilities *All linen and towels provided + pool towels The single beds are singles & cant be turned into a king The villa is within a short walking distance of beautiful Four Mile Beach and approx 4 km from the village of Port Douglas and everything it has to offer.

5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.

Hemingway's on the Hill, beautiful country views.

Hemingway’s on the Hill is a rustic private indulgence. Set high on the hill, bearing witness to the best of rural life. Cows graze paddocks, and flocks of birds fly overhead. Life is everywhere. Curated by Interior Designer Fifi. She wrote a story for the life to be lived in the space. Like the great man himself, thoughtful yet spare enough with surprises of artful collection. Escape to the country for a few days and write your own love story.

FNQ Blooms Tropical Flower Farm Lodge

Our Tropical Flower Farm is a 52-acre property situated at the foothills of Mt Bartle about one hour drive south of the Cairns International Airport. We grow an extensive variety of tropical Heliconia and Ginger for use in the Australian Cut Flower market. Our farm is completely self-sustainable. We have a waterfall that generates our power through Hydroelectricity and gravity-fed water from a natural spring.