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Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach

£103

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Mantra Amphora

Palm Cove, 1.7 mi from Ellis Beach

£85

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Standard One Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

Pool View Studio Plus | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 1.4 mi from Ellis Beach

£111

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 1.4 mi from Ellis Beach

£169

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

2 Bedroom Apartment with Direct Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

The Palms at Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 1.8 mi from Ellis Beach

£95

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

Brigadier King Spa Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Villa Casablanca 4 Bedroom Spa & Plunge | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove, 1.5 mi from Ellis Beach

£379

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

2 Bedrooms Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3 Bedrooms Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Coral Coast Apartments Palm Cove AVC

Palm Cove, 1.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£193

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Standard Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove, 1.5 mi from Ellis Beach

£66

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

2 bedroom Rooftop Spa Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Palm Cove, 2 mi from Ellis Beach

£164

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Elysium Apartments

Palm Cove, 1.8 mi from Ellis Beach

£179

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

3 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

3 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment - Complimentary Parking, WiFi and Daily Beach Yoga | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove, 1.8 mi from Ellis Beach

£179

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Palm Cove, 1.8 mi from Ellis Beach

£191

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo | View from room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove, 1.8 mi from Ellis Beach

£187

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe House, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | View from room

Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach, 4.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£321

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach, 4.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£237

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Deluxe Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Wallaby Hideaway

Trinity Beach, 4.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£171

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Superior Three Bedroom Sea View Apartment | Terrace/patio

Superior Three Bedroom Sea View Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach, 4.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£229

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach, 4.4 mi from Ellis Beach

£114

includes taxes & fees

7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Luxury Villa | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Luxury Villa | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach, 4.3 mi from Ellis Beach

£347

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach, 4.5 mi from Ellis Beach

£119

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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Check out reviews of Ellis Beach hotels guests love

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Overall just a lovely place to stay at. "

Palm Royale Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean with a nice view of the pool area and the staff was really helpful "

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Good vibes good stuff service "

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location."

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent

" Room was poorly cleaned, took photos and raised with Reception Staff tegarding red dirt under bed. Door curtain torn and tattered runner faulty not able to allow full Privacy whwn trying to draw curtain shut. No porch light especially at night for security when wanting to sit on porch to enjoy fresh air and eat(faulty). Some if lights inside cabin were also faulty. Grateful for roof over head, but unfortunately I honestly think the price was not suitable for this accommodation under the circumstances Thank-you. "

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and great view of the ocean from the balcony. I loved the location; it was a short, interesting walk to many cafes and things to do. Massive shout out to the staff, especially hospitality, as they were helpful and friendly. As a group of young travellers we definitely felt safe"

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and convenient. Nice staff."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very welcoming and friendly and the property was clean and comfortable. Great location one block from the water. Would absolutely stay here again on our next trip to. Cairns!"

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend"

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellis Beach expensive to stay in?

You can find great hotels from £66 in Ellis Beach to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Ellis Beach hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Ellis Beach hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

What are some of the best Ellis Beach beach hotels?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows is one of the best Ellis Beach beach hotels. Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows has a high average guest score of 8.8 out of 10, and offers guests a beachfront setting and an outdoor pool.

What are some of the top Ellis Beach hotels with free parking?

If you're travelling by car, make your life easier by booking a Ellis Beach hotel with free parking. Our travellers like:

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10

Is it worth staying in Ellis Beach?

Basing yourself in Ellis Beach makes it easy to explore Cairns, including the areas of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach.

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What's Ellis Beach like?

In Ellis Beach, you can easily get to the beach. Take time to see places such as Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland while you're here. Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Beach are a couple of places to see nearby.

How to get to Ellis Beach

Flying to:

Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ellis Beach

Things to see and do in and around Ellis Beach

What to see in Ellis Beach

Macalister Range National Park
Wet Tropics of Queensland

Things to do near Ellis Beach:

Vie Spa Palm Cove (2 mi/3.2 km away)
Clifton Village Shopping Centre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)

When is the best time to visit Cairns?

Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 27°C)
Coldest months: August, July, June, September (average 21°C)
Rainiest months: January, February, March, December (average 281 mm of rainfall)

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Hotels in Ellis Beach

Free cancellation options if plans change

Unlock travel rewards with One Key

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Where to stay in Ellis Beach?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Mantra Amphora

Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Coral Coast Apartments Palm Cove AVC

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Elysium Apartments

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Drift Palm Cove

Blue Lagoon Villas

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Wallaby Hideaway

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach Pacific

Go beyond your typical stay in Ellis Beach

Price trends for hotels in Cairns

Typical weather for Cairns

Check out reviews of Ellis Beach hotels guests love

Crystalbrook Flynn

Palm Royale Cairns

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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What's Ellis Beach like?

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Things to see and do in and around Ellis Beach

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