Ellis Beach

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a coastal town and a hotel

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, 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.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

P4,140
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

P6,430
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,525
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

P9,914
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

P9,375
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Cairns Indigenous Reef Experience - Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel - Great Barrier Reef experience

P8,082
per adult
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel - Great Barrier Reef experience
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Top hotels in Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3 out of 5
Captain Cook Highway, Ellis Beach, QLD
The price is P7,620 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
P7,620
P8,383 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Mount ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"Listening to the waves was very therapeutic with my cabin being right on the beach."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P5,268 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
P5,268
P5,795 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Property very comfortable and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P6,978 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P6,978
P7,675 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was excellent. Spacious with a large balcony. Great views. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were all friendly. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is P8,916 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
P8,916
P9,808 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Confortable bed. Cane chairs in the executive room not comfortable to work in. No desk space."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P7,395 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
P7,395
P8,134 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,004 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay surrounded by parks and splash parks for the children. The pools at the hotel were not heated so the splash parks were a good choice. Staff was so friendly and helpful, really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,780 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P8,780
P9,658 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel with a lovely swimming pool area. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are tastefully decorated. The beds are super comfortable and the duvets are 80% down and luxurious. I wish the swimming pool water was heated in winter as it was a bit cold."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.

Palm Cove
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

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.

Clifton Beach
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

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.

Trinity Beach
Kewarra Beach. The best of Cairns' northern beaches. Stunning.

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.

Kewarra Beach
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Trinity Park

When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Trinity Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Trinity Park
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

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.

Yorkeys Knob

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