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Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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On the beach
Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Bed sheets
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Captain Cook Highway, Ellis Beach, QLD, 4879
  • Palm Cove Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clifton Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Trinity Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Bed sheets

Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Bed sheets

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Bed sheets

Studio, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cottage, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

On the beach.At this Ellis Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Macalister Range National Park. Also, Vie Spa Palm Cove is within 3 miles (5 km) and Palm Cove Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Clifton Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kewarra Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Trinity Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 19 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cairns hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Ellis Beach Campground
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Campground
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Campground Campground
Oceanfront Bungalows Campground
Oceanfront Bungalows Campground Campground
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Campground Campsite
Oceanfront Bungalows Campgrou
Ellis Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Hotel
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Campground
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Ellis Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows to the airport?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows is 17.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows?

As of May 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows on May 15, 2025 start from $119.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows have a pool?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows features an outdoor pool.

Does Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows to downtown Cairns?

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows is 16 mi away from Cairns.

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific spot, literally just about on the beach! Short drive to Palm Cove. Only down side is it quite close to the road and there can be a bit a traffic noise
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Meg

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cabins arent the greatest. Yes they were pretty clean (its hard to keep something so close to the ocean clean), but big old noisy aircons, and some lights didnt work, and the floor lino was quite cracked in places, and sometimes you would step on a part of floor that seemed unstable and you would sink a bit, and the water was quite brown, so we bought cartons of water to drink. Unfortunately we had 2 days of rain on arrival so we spent quite a bit of time inside and on the balcony, but for the days of sunshine it was beautiful so close to the beach and outside was always neat and tidy. If you mainly spend time on the beach or in the pool or exploring, its a great quiet little spot, and so we were able to get over the little issues inside. If you are just staying in the area one night and passing through, its probably not worth the cost, as its pretty comparable to a hotel in palm cove, but if you want a few days of beach time, it is really lovely. Unfortunately the bar and grill restaurant across the road (the only food venue IN Ellis Beach) is currently shut for dinner, and closing completely on the 8th January for a month at least, so food either needs to be cooked by yourself, or head to palm cove up the road.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Nobuyuki

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Smelly cabin and bed bugs

The location was amazing, but not worth it for the bed bugs, disgusting smells and overpriced accommodation.   When we arrived and opened the door it smelled like a combination of someone's sweaty armpits, toilet waste and cigarette butts.  The built-in kitchen facility was ok to use, but it felt really rude that they threatened to charge an additional $50 fee if you didn't wash, dry and put away your dishes.   The worst thing though was being woken by my 9 year old son in the middle of the night upset and complaining of itchiness - all over his body.    We'd managed to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos and other biting insects on the rest of our 10 day Northern Queensland trip - but on this last night, which was supposed to be our beautiful, peaceful farewell and close to our holiday ... my son got bitten very badly by bed bugs covering every part of his body with itchy bites.   We felt awful and had all of us sleeping restlessly for the rest of the night crammed in the only clean bed in the cabin.   I never leave bad reviews, but the discomfort and potential health issues of bed bug bites for my son made me cross enough to let you all know, this is not a place I would ever recommend or stay at again - and the price....!  We stayed at a 5 star hotel in Cairns cheaper ...!   If we'd have known, we would have gone back to Cairns and stayed somewhere much cleaner, less stinky and less gross.   Would not recommend this place.  At all.  
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the outlook right on the beach very tropical and tranquil.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Metres from the beach, spacious and well equiped cabins. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained and clean. Awesome location and the only place in cairns/port Douglas area your bungalow is literally on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, so close to the breaking waves and short drive to Palm Cove
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Miles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bang on the ocean under de coconutted palms, 2 mins walk for stinger net swim...although a pool on site as well.. 3 mins across the road for awesome meals xx only dissapointment, $10 minimum eftpos at reception.. so no water to go. Beside that.. FAULTLESS!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

karlyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay right on the beach. Best place to go to relax and unwind. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay right on the beach, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a quiet getaway. Clean Bungalows right on the beach. Parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is absolutely stunning where the bungalows are situated. The view and access to the pristine unspoilt beach is better than any upscale resort. My only complaint was that the bunk bed mattresses for the kids were very hard. Everything else was easy and wonderful and we would stay again if we ever came back to Northern Queensland.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the closeness of the beach.

We had a friendly check in. We had a beach front cabin. Loved listening to the sound of the waves at night. Which is a beautiful beach. There was Bush stone curlews wondering the park. Cabin was clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean bungalow is by the beach. You can sitt on your veranda and look at the ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location So relaxing great for the soul Ellis Beach pub serves great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Sydney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The oceanfront bungalows are just steps away from one of the best of Cairns northern beaches. This is exactly what we wanted - an escape from the busyness of life. The bungalows aren’t fancy but are clean and have everything you need for basic self catering. If you want 5 star, this is not for you - rather stay in Palm Cove. They are also part of the caravan site yet it’s very quiet and relaxing. If you love being right on the beach, getting up early to see the sunrise is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute ocean frontage. This was a beautiful, relaxing haven. A fantastic self contained cottage that had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Return to Ellis Beach

Beautiful location, however the cabins are showing their age and are due for a refurbishment. Self catering facilities are ok, but limited. Food at nearby cafe is not great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019