Ellis Beach Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Ellis Beach Hotel Deals

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$216 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$216
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is AU$297 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$297
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$147 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$147
23 Oct - 24 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. ...
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$172 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$172
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are located ...
5.8/10 (93 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location but it is old and beat-up. Within an hour of arriving we were all evacuated from the building into the rain. After about an hour they let us back in without any explanation. The large restaurant was permanently closed so I went to the neighbouring hotel for supper. The ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$185 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$185
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,107 reviews)
"Useful hotel to stay not far from airpprt and walkable to town. Appreciated dedicated parking. Not much character but room very spacious. Shower old but nice hot water. Breakfast expensive at 30 Dollars each so didnt get to try it"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$264 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$264
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous location, we were upgraded to the waterview room. Had lunch at nearby Dundees- tried crocodile and kangaroo. The Moroccan mackerel was great. The breakfast at the Hilton was excellent- fresh squeezed fruit juice- diy was very refreshing."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hilton Cairns
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Our guide on where to stay in Ellis Beach

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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.



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