Ellis Beach Travel Guide
Cairns
Visit Ellis Beach
Stay near popular Ellis Beach attractions
Things to do
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
£78
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
£85
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
£23
per adult
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
£103
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
£16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Ellis Beach
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £93 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£93
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Its just okay to stay but not very good"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £142 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
£142
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,038 reviews)
"I stayed at the hotel with 6 other family members and we all enjoyed our time spent there together. Our rooms were clean well maintained, staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was central and we were able to walk to lots of food outlets and close to the water front also. We enjoyed ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £139 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£139
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is £93 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
£93
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-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! (1,112 reviews)
"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £80 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£80
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A lovely place all round. A little far out from the town centre - a good 45 mins walk, so taxis generally required. But other than that, a great place."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Cairns Plaza Hotel
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £123 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£123
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It's a good place for very short term stay (eg overnight). The place is a little dated and some things were not built / designed well. But it does the job. e.g. the sink doesn't have the best drainage and the shower doesn't have exhaust. The bathroom wooden panels are all soaking in moisture. The ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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.
Where to stay in Ellis Beach
Find the best Ellis Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
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.
Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.
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.
