Ellis Beach Travel Guide
Cairns

Visit Ellis Beach
Things to do

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Top hotels in Ellis Beach

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Lovely room and hotel Restaurant now inside hotel and more low key Staff excellent as always"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great location. Wonderful staff. Great property. Excellent value. Buffet breakfast is a good value. Literally surrounded by a vast array of dining choices. Including the hotel’s own restaurant. Easy walk to train station."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hilton Cairns
"Overall great stay good location perfect staff"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"Breakfast was very average. Mainly the same things on everyday. Had to wait for the staff to cook more as the buffet was empty. The rooms are little run down and need a facelift. The lift need a serve and it makes lot of jamming noise. It is only a 3 class hotel. Staff were friendly and tried to ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
"The place isnt in very good condition. The door to the bathroom doesnt have a lock. The rooms is not in good shape. There was a cockroach in the bathroom and the hottub was cold."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Ellis Beach

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.

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like 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 North Beach 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.




















