Title: Ellis Beach Travel Guide: Best of Ellis Beach, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ellis Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ellis-Beach-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6125131-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ellis Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ellis-Beach.d6125131.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ellis Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ellis-Beach.d6125131.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ellis Beach Travel Guide ## Cairns ![Ellis Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125131/f4f00d67-2eff-40c1-bc4b-edeef97658fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ellis Beach Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cairns Esplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Cairns Central Shopping Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/326c5b35-009e-425f-a91d-03f0ccba2866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Central Shopping Centre During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Central-Shopping-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6127783.Attraction) ![Cairns Marlin Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/f40dd38e-4c9a-458d-b599-d7304acca1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Marlin Marina Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Attraction) ![Palm Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061139/574cc203-78ff-4692-8a72-d7f7b2caeb98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Attraction) ![Esplanade Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/23460ff6-d7ca-4925-8661-1a4a85bf78bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Attraction) ![Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061117/6e2bca82-0c8b-4512-bd5f-afa4b0717cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Convention Centre Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Convention-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6061117.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184517/f5767318-deaf-4e2d-823e-1896914bc386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise £52 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details) ![Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5082348/f1865926-8be9-472f-b561-fc27d92a3aae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paronella-park-and-mamu-tropical-skywalk-ticket-combo.a5082348.activity-details) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/c7e21924-c616-42aa-b7d3-b9a898eb0d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise £134 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details) ![relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour £140 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details) ![Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48808872/85bd16dd-e3b3-44a7-801c-3069aa02ef8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.activity-details) ![passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261247/5dd84a4d-bfd7-40ea-bf01-7abdfd1391ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ellis Beach ![Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650500/2650415/23df89c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Captain Cook Highway Ellis Beach QLD £116 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Mount Formartine ... 9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews) Clean room, quiet beachfront cabin. Spectacular views. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2650415&PinnedHotelID=2650415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD £114 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Very nice hotel. Great location, right at the seaside, next to the reef terminal, and close to the night market. Also friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade Cairns QLD £109 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees 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 in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD £93 17 Apr - 18 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great walking location for restaurants and shopping. Nice quite room. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=7566&PinnedHotelID=7566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/5fdef7e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD £72 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD £88 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) The were two curtain tracks in the first room we stayed at, but only one fabric curtain. This was not a problem on the first night (although it is nice when curtain tracks overlap so there is not a gap where the curtains meet). On the second night, it was a problem as several very bright bursts of ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=23929&PinnedHotelID=23929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125131) [See all 1,564 properties in Ellis Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6125131) 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. ## Check Ellis Beach hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125131&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach ![Palm Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177486/e8103af6-5bdb-41dd-9b23-8b45673a5ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palm Cove Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Palm-Cove.dx177486) ![Clifton Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220518/5f39ed89-f2f2-4c33-b229-a5d3daf6e27a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clifton Beach Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Clifton-Beach.dx177548) ![Macalister Range](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382471840/59afadd4-5177-4f38-bbe2-b413e319866b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Macalister Range While visiting Macalister Range, you might make a stop by sights like Kuranda National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Macalister-Range.dx553248634382471840) ![Trinity Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12091/18cfccf6-39c1-49ec-9bce-15a058949af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trinity Beach Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Trinity-Beach.dx12091) ![Kewarra Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047616/43214c39-e67b-449c-9a86-797396c71d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Kewarra-Beach.dx6047616) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trinity Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Trinity Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Trinity-Park.dx6131520) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ellis Beach Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app