Ellis Beach
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Things to do
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
￥3,417
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
￥26,577
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
￥21,977
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
￥11,041
per adult
Ellis Beach Hotel Deals
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Captain Cook Highway Ellis Beach QLD
The price is ￥21,499 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
￥21,499
￥23,649 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Mount Formartine North ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
We booked for two nights one of the two bedroom cabins and the comfort was excellent, having a big fridge, 2 x air conditioning systems and a nice bathroom.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ￥17,865 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
￥17,865
￥19,652 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Ritz attended to our concerns promptly. It was wonderful to have a pleasant place to stay. Live music in the Atrium was an enjoyable touch. Thank you again Ritz and team!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ￥21,723 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
￥21,723
￥23,895 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ￥21,782 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
￥21,782
￥23,960 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Paper Crane was terrific and well run. CC’s was still outstanding how it is run which is very Professional. A huge appreciation to Francisco as he Welcomed both my wife and myself with Great Professionalism. As soon as the bags were out of the Uber he was wheeling them in and then help check us in. ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ￥12,252 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥12,252
￥13,477 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing staff very helpful cleaner extremely knowledgeable people every one was amazing
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ￥16,585 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
￥16,585
￥18,244 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Being a Vegetarian the options were less as I don’t eat egg aswell. Hence the price looks to be high for vegetarian. Since there was limited veg options I had to order outside. Day 1 I got proper plates but day 2 it was reduced to paper plates and wooden cutlery. I felt this was a bit insulting
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighborhoods around Ellis Beach
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.
Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
Trinity Park
When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Ellis Beach
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