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A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

2. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Little Drifter Cairns
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

3. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A pathway lined with palm trees and a building with a blue and beige exterior.

4. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Ggreat 2 bedroom cabin value you for money"
Australia
Stephen John
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

5. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"First time trying hostels but it was clean and staffs were nice. Easy access and it is perfect for budget travelers."
United States
Kalin
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
YHA Cairns Central
A swimming pool with inflatable toys and lounge chairs.

6. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Espy Hostel
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

7. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (159 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Norway
Åge
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Caravella Backpackers
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a house in the background.

8. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

9. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (463 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

10. Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (651 reviews)
"Location was excellent, staff amazing, cleanliness first class."
Australia
John
The price is £171
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Cascade Gardens
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Top Ellis Beach Hotel Reviews

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great staff ideal location"
David 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

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Scoping out the transportation options in Ellis Beach can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), situated 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away. Ellis Beach might not have many public transport choices so a car rental could be an economical alternative to explore the area.

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