
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
A well-regarded oceanfront bungalow stay at Ellis Beach near Cairns with a 4.4 rating across 520 guests.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows is listed in Edge Hill, Cairns, and offers a beachfront holiday-park stay beside the Coral Sea in Tropical North Queensland. The setting combines palms, calm coastal waters and views towards the ranges, making it suited to travellers who want a relaxed base by the sea while exploring Cairns and the surrounding region.
Accommodation spans budget rooms, garden studios, garden cabins, oceanfront cabins, oceanview suites, caravan sites and camping sites. The range gives guests several ways to stay, from simple rooms to self-contained options, with the park designed for both beach breaks and longer holidays. Its absolute beachfront position is the defining feature, with the ocean and coastal landscape shaping the atmosphere.
Facilities include a swimming and wading pool, camp kitchen, coin-operated barbecues, laundry rooms, toilet blocks with showers, Wi-Fi and beach towel hire. A general store stocks everyday groceries, ice, milk, bread, fishing tackle, bait and souvenirs. There is also a tour desk, gas refills and practical services including iron hire and scanning and photocopying.
Pet owners can bring their companions, subject to the park’s terms, a pet waiver on arrival and other conditions. Ellis Beach also has an on-site bar and grill with ocean views, and offers beachfront wedding packages with accommodation available for guests in villas, caravan sites and camping sites. It is a practical choice for beach-focused holidays, pet-friendly trips and wedding groups looking for accommodation in a coastal setting.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- Friday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 19:30
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 19:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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