THE 10 BEST Hotels in Rainbow Beach 2024
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Lodge
Graham H
@grahamhZ3133SG
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023
3 Bedroom Sea view apartment stay.
"The 3 bedroom sea view apartment way wonderful clean and tidy, the beds were soft and comfortable."
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#1 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
Ocean-view hotel at Rainbow Beach with comfortable beds, spacious apartments, heated pool, and rooftop deck. Close to beach, shops, and surf club. Family-friendly and well-equipped for self-catering.
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Condominium
Glenda M
@Glenda M
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2023
A GEM ~ RAINBOW BEACH GETAWAY
"This was a Travel Auction package that we had, well what a surprise this was to us. Absolutely beautiful, the apartments were very well furnished, plenty of room, great facilities, including a washing machine and..."
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#2 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Condominium
ian1784
@ian1784
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022
Great location and friendly host
"Our room was clean, modern, spacious and comfortable for a family of 6. Check in and out was a breeze and I would definitely stay here again"
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#3 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
Cozy hotel in Rainbow Beach with clean, modern rooms, and outdoor terraces. Convenient location near beach, restaurants, and supermarkets. Beautiful tropical gardens and alfresco dining area.
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Condominium
Jess
@j3ss5
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2024
Great Accomodation
"Clean, spacious room with a comfy double bed and a tv."
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#4 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Cabin/Campground
Philip B
@PhilipB926
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022
Superb facilities in a great location
"We were staying in a two bedroom superior villa."
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#5 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
Scenic hotel with budget-friendly, dog-friendly cabins. Clean facilities, well-stocked camp kitchen, and kid-friendly activities. Near waterfront for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
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Condominium
ljm
@Flyer62993678490
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023
Amazing views, out of town, quiet location
"Stunning views. This place is at the top of a very steep hill which means the views are amazing but not great for walking to and from town. It was quiet and relaxing.
The rooms are nice but are in need of an..."
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#6 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Hostel
Ella C
@ellac984
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2023
Not great, good location
"We stayed in the apartment about 5 minutes walk from the main hostel. The location, it was 2 minutes max to the beach, not many more positive things to say. The unit was large with upstairs and downstairs & shower..."
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#7 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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#8 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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#9 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Condominium
Keith Rowell
@keith_rowell_proper
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021
Fabulous place to stay
"Beautiful room with views over Rainbow Beach, a short walk into town."
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#10 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Hostel
#11 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Cabin/Campground
Brad and Denise
@Darb0762
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Great Spot - Caravan Park needs major capital investment.
"This joint has only one positive advantage- close to the beautiful beach.
This park has been for sale now for over a decade and as such it needs a major overhaul in all aspects. Gets very popular and because of this..."
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#12 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Lodge
AU Visitor
@AUVisitor123
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2019
Abandon Resort Not Open
"Abandon Resort Not Open. Wasted beautiful piece of property .
Don't know why Trip advisor keeps it on the list. You can kayak around it but since it is private I would not suggest stepping foot on it."
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#13 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Hostel
heather w
@heather w
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023
Overnight stay cheap & nasty
"This unit was very old which is ok but not clean ripped thin sheet missing pillowcase no tea towel .My son got a zap from the ancient electric stove. The fan on the wall didn’t reach the power point.only one blanket..."
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#14 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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#15 Best Value of 16 places to stay in Rainbow Beach
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Kaiseki in Yukata
@sailvane568
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
Rejuvenation, doesn’t want to go anywhere else.
"Beach front townhouses, very spacious in my lot, imagining the others are the same layout. Freshwater pool in courtyard and facing the bay, neat pretty landscape, I ate half of my breakfast meals with the view in..."
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#2 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Cabin/Campground
crawfords37
@crawfords37
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023
Great location
"This park is located between the marina and the bay. It is pet friendly with a lovely reserve across the road with lovely walkways either direction. Ammenities were clean the only downside is the small caravan..."
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#3 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Motel
Judy B
@JudyB252
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2022
A night at the Bay
"TCB Motel was just right for a quick visit to friends in the Bay, in a quiet street close to the Esplanade, the room was spotlessly clean and had everything needed for an overnight stay."
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#1 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
Serene location close to beach, boasting spacious king rooms with kitchenette and lounge. Well-maintained pool, BBQ area & walking tracks nearby. Ideal for dolphin activities.
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Villa
Aniker21
@Aniker21
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2021
Beautiful Accommodation 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Our room was lovely and clean and plenty of space."
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#2 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Motel
Kim36
@Discover26051737497
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2022
Excellent accommodation
"The room was extremely clean with modern furnishings."
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#3 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
Clean, comfortable cabins with kitchenettes. Nearby pub for food and drinks. Yacht club and dolphin center closeby. Well-decorated, spacious rooms.
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Cabin/Campground
Ali E
@Alisha E
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Beautiful little park
"This park was a lovely little surprise. The communal spaces were nice and tidy, with gorgeous gardens and pool area (surprise pool is heated, good size and inviting, including shade and poolside chairs and lounges..."
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#1 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Hostel
ideaman68
@ideaman68
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2018
Nice staff, good food, but dont expect to sleep!
"If you need to sleep, DO NOT stay here. There is a horrid compressor that slams on every 3-5 minutes & sounds as though its about to throw a rod as it reverberates through the building. Even with $500 custom moulded..."
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#4 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Motel
NHutley
@NHutley
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2022
Good Value!
"Room was clean, motel in a good location, staff were friendly, good sized room, comfortable bed, great value for money, ceiling fans and air con, off street parking."
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#4 Best Value of 4 places to stay in Tin Can Bay
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Cabin/Campground
Jen&Gaz
@jenandgaz
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2023
Perfect place for a few days of peace & quiet.
"We’ve just had a very pleasant few days at Poona Palms and would recommend it as a great place for a transit or holiday. There’s not much to do unless you are into fishing (we aren’t) but for a relaxing stay it..."
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#1 Best Value of 1 place to stay in Poona
Relaxing waterfront location, shady grassed sites, well-kept gardens, fishing haven, boat ramp, beach access, cafe, small shops, bar, pet-friendly facilities, spacious sites, and pool with waterslide.
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Cabin/Campground
Ingrid B
@Ingrid B
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2021
Quiet tranquility between Gympie and Tin Can Bay
"Great place to stay if you like it quiet. Adjoining is a pine tree plantation one can stroll through. Stayed 3 nights and had a good time with lovely people around the fire at 'happy hour', even life music from the..."
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#3 Best Value of 10 places to stay in Gympie
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#1 Best Value of 1 place to stay in Anderleigh
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#91 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Fraser Coast
Rainbow Beach Hotels Information
Hotels in Rainbow Beach | 16 |
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Hotels Prices From | $59 |
Hotels Reviews | 3,275 |
Hotels Photos | 1,281 |
Travel high season | Sep - Nov |
Travel low season | Dec - Feb |
High season avg price | $117 |
Low season avg price | $108 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$108
LOWEST
$63$154
Avg. temperature
78ºF
WARMEST
49ºF92ºF
Avg. precipitation
65in
WETTEST
18 in80 in
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$113
$63$154
Avg. temperature
73ºF
49ºF92ºF
Avg. precipitation
58in
18 in80 in
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$114
$63$154
Avg. temperature
64ºF
COLDEST
49ºF92ºF
Avg. precipitation
28in
DRIEST
18 in80 in
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$117
HIGHEST
$63$154
Avg. temperature
72ºF
49ºF92ºF
Avg. precipitation
32in
18 in80 in
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Rainbow Beach. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Carlo Sand BlowRead more
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation AreaRead more
- Poona LakeRead more
- Searys CreekRead more
- Rainbow BeachRead more
- Carlo Point MarinaRead more
- Mantra Ray Fraser Island BargesRead more
- Rainbow Beach Tourist CentreRead more
- Rainbow Beach 4x4 HireLow Prices - Great Quality Vehicles - Friendly Local Advice - 24/7 Support. Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire offers competitive hire rates with a variety of packages & services. Not only offering 4wd hire for K'Gari (Fraser Island) but also camping equipment hire & maxtrax hire! All vehicle hires include: * A practical beach driving tuition! * Help planning your itinerary around the tides so you get the most out of your time on the island. * Safe Beach Driving Times. Dingo Safety Briefing. * Assistance in completing necessary paperwork for Permits and Barge. * Recovery Equipment. * 24/7 Breakdown Assistance on Fraser Island. Our goal is to help you have the BEST trip to K'Gari (Fraser Island) and Rainbow Beach in your very own self drive 4wd hire vehicle. Don't just take our word for it, take a look at our reviews! You really can "Drive Your Own Adventure" with us!Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Beach hotels
- Tin Can Bay Motel, Dolphin Waters, and Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Carlo Sand Blow. See the full list: Hotels near Carlo Sand Blow.
- Popular hotels close to Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area include Tin Can Bay Motel, Dolphin Waters, and Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel. See the full list: Hotels near Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area.
- Popular hotels close to Brisbane Intl Airport include Kingsford Smith Motel, Alcyone Hotel Residences, and Pullman Brisbane Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Brisbane Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Rainbow Beach Helicopters are Tin Can Bay Motel, Dolphin Waters, and Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel. See the full list: Hotels near Rainbow Beach Helicopters.
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