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Green Island Resort

4.0 star property
Elegant beach resort and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Green Island Resort offers an oceanside retreat with two outdoor pools lined with sun loungers for relaxation. Guests enjoy Regional cuisine at Emeralds restaurant, which serves all daily meals. The resort provides on-site water activities including kayaking and parasailing.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Island Suite Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Island Suite Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Island Suite King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Reef Suite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reef Suite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Green Island, Green Island Resort is near the beach. JUTE Theatre Company and Jute Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy's Playground are also worth visiting.
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Via Cairns, Green Island, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Green Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marineland Melanesia - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Green Island Jetty - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Canopy Grill
  • Emeralds Restaurant
  • Vittoria Coffee
  • Karens cool spot

About this property

Green Island Resort

Luxury upscale resort by the ocean
A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Green Island Resort. With a white sand beach, scuba diving, and kayaking, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Emeralds, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, parasailing, and snorkeling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a gift shop
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Green Island Resort offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canopy Grill
  • Emeralds

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Parasailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 124.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 124.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Green Island Resort
Green Island Hotel Cairns
Green Island Hotel Cairns
Green Island Resort Resort
Green Island Resort Green Island
Green Island Resort Resort Green Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Green Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Green Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Green Island Resort?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Green Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Green Island Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Green Island Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Green Island resort is within a 10-minute walk of Green Island National Park and Green Island Jetty. Nudey Beach and Welcome Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Green Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 341 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Menu options could be improved to match the captive audience pricing! Not a deal breaker but step up the game a little. Would certainly return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is small and has a feel of luxury. The room was large and the woodwork in the room was gorgeous. The bathroom was well appointed and the veranda backed on to rainforest. The room felt very private and you are not overlooked by other guests. The pool area was very relaxing and the staff were very friendly. It felt like a private island after the day guests left at 4.30. Highly recommended, you would not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rainforest vibe of the island! Amazing greenery combined with outstanding beaches and swimming. Going snorkeling with turtles and sharks is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for snorkelling, peaceful & beautiful island
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The island and accommodation is lovely Perfect escape from Cairns
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, nice rooms, nice helpful staff. Lovely quiet beach. A nice place to chill out for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty island, would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Green Island is a beautiful and peaceful resort set in a tasteful natural habitat. Lots and lots of things to do on such a small island and an excellent location to explore the reef. We loved our stay in the beautiful apartment and felt quite secluded. Perfect for couples 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredible - answered all of our questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite places to visit - the scenery is stunning - you literally can’t take a bad photo. Daily snorkelling and walks along the beach or through the rainforest. The staff are delightful and don’t miss daily fish feeding followed by sunset drinks after the day trippers leave. Already planning my next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Mantra. We booked the spa onsite for a massage and it was amazing. We had a connecting room with the kids and the rooms were so spacious with a wonderful view. Internet was dicey, but we did not care. We asked for 3rd floor even after reading the reviews but we loved it. Staff are wonderful too. The walk to the affiliated restaurant for breakfast was alot in the muggy weather but so good. One of the best buffets we have had and we also had lunch one day there. Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside is the smell in the room. Apart from that, all good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful 1 night stay. Id go back. Not sure for more than 1 night. But perfect for a night. Dinner was splendid. Far better than we expected. Delicious for an islans restaurant. Breakfast satisfactory and hotel manager very empathetic with a bit of an issue we encountered with work at home - and did whatever she could to help us resolve it. Room was comfy, tidy and as youd expect. Mint place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disappointed.

If you are in cairns just for the Great Barrier Reef, then maybe you are better off just staying in a nice resort and going by boat and checking out the reef and coming back. The green island resort is definitely eco-touristy in the sense that it is on the island but the number of tourists that come during daytime is insane during peak periods and you feel like u r in a Disney theme resort. It was nice that we could come back from our snorkel tour, take shower and immediately take a nap vs. wait for the afternoon boat tour to go back to Cairns. Just not sure if it was worth the nearly 450 dollars or so a night for the room. The food was extra and the dinner choices were not that great, don’t order the naan eggplant. Oyesters had gone bad. We enjoyed the Salmon and the risotto. The breakfast choices were good and the kids enjoyed it. The dive shop snorkel tour was very convenient and extra price. Clarissa was a marine biologist and we did the glass bottom tour with her and she almost salvaged our trip. If I were to do this again// would stay at a better hotel for that price in Cairns/ book all trips thru the main land. You also need lots of bug spray if you want to enjoy the national park and want to walk thru it. It’s a paved path and I am glad they are preserving it. In terms of the GBR itself — definitely nothing like it in terms of the biodiversity. I have been to Galapagos and Roatan, and am glad I had the privilege to see this as well. Hope this helps.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful island but incredibly overpriced for what it is. The rooms are tired, without basics like a couple of champagne glasses or a wine knife, We had electrical items that didn’t work. $38 for a buffet breakfast which was really basic and fairly tasteless and you could not order a proper coffee with breakfast.. A budget coffee machine that can’t make a flat white and no decaf coffee anywhere on the island. We were directed to the instant coffee sachets. You can have black coffee, black coffee and black coffee from the self service machine that looks like it was made in the 80’s, even though there is a barista coffee machine behind the bar, it was refused. Who doesn’t want a good coffee on the morning? Absolute bonuses- sunset drinks on the jetty, great dive instructor, beach and location, quiet and ambient evening once everyone goes home. Staff were welcoming and friendly and dinner was off the hook amazing. Must have the barramundi spring rolls and kangaroo. Our dinner was absolutely worth every cent! All in all a great stay but just overpriced for the stay and breakfast. .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed at Green Island Resort for 2 nights (family of 4, 2 kids aged 8 and 10). Things we loved: Hotel staff was helpful and friendly , Dive Shop was great in getting us snorkeling gear, Snorkeling was fantastic, both on the beach side and the jetty side. Things we disliked: Room was old, plaster on ceiling in bathroom was cracked and crumbling, whole room smelled very musty. Food situation is not ideal. We were not prepared for the exorbitant prices for basic food. For example, a tray of chips costs $15. Dinners in the $50 range equivalent to what you would get in Cairns for $25. So, basically, assume you will pay about double for food, and you have no choice, no other food options. I am not blaming the resort for this, it is a remote location where it is much more expensive to deliver the food, limited number of customers, etc, but just be prepared for it. Finally, a few of the things we had hoped to enjoy were not available to us, specifically the glass bottom boat, and the kayaks. The glass bottom boat was all booked up for the times we tried to get, and since we were only there 2 nights, we werent as flexible either. Again, not the resorts fault, but I would suggest booking a time as soon as you arrive to be sure to get on. Kayaks not available the whole time we were there, we were told the tide was too low, which makes sense, but it was just a bummer. Overall we enjoyed our visit though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tomoya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
過去最悪のステイで、家族旅行が台無しになりました。 ・部屋にはゴミ箱がない、アメニティも足りない ・アメニティをオーダーしても対応なし ・ルームクリーニングがされない ・これらにクレームをしても、現場の方が対応しない。嘘を付く これらが重なり、ゆっくりも眠れず、旅程にも影響が出ました。ケアンズに宿泊の際は、このホテルは絶対におすすめできません。立地がよいことから、サービスやホスピタリティの面で大きく手を抜いているように思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
贅沢宿泊をしたくてここに泊まりました！ とにかく海の綺麗さとサンセット、サンライズ、星空が最高でした グリーン島への往復船もパラソル、シュノーケルグッズ、カヌー、グラスボトムボート、サンセットドリンクも宿泊料金の中に含まれてて、お得感満載です。 部屋のドライヤーが壊れて、魚の餌やりの時間に間に合わなかったのが残念だったけど、すぐ新しいものを持ってきてくれました！ 一つだけ難点は、鳥の匂いと鳴き声です。鳥が苦手な方は気をつけてください！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スーパーが歩いて15分くらいなので、少し遠いですが、それを差し引いてもとてもいいところでした。 スタッフはみんな感じがよく、早くチェックインさせてくれました。目の前に公園と雰囲気のいいカフェがあり、子供は公園を気に入って毎日通いました。洗濯機と乾燥機もあり、生活に必要なものは全て揃っていたので何不自由なく過ごせました。 ただ、これから滞在する日本人へ向けて一つアドバイスするとすれば、基本的に土足の文化なので、部屋はとても清潔に保たれていますが、床が少々砂っぽいです。それが気になるのであれば、室内用スリッパを持参することをおすすめします。これは文化の違いなので、クレームではありません。アパートはとても綺麗でしたし、気になるのであれば掃除機も置いてあったので少し自分で掃除をすればいいでしょう。 とにかく本当に良いところでしたので、またケアンズに旅行する際には利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katsuaki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hirofumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
価格の割に広々とした部屋にシュノーケルやパラソルの無料貸出。素晴らしかったです。 朝食付きのプランを出してもらえていればもっと良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATSUMI

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

家族連れに最高

家族連れにはとてもお勧め！昼はアクティビティのシュノーケルやグラスボート、夜は星空観察にゴーストクラブ探しなど、一日中楽しめます。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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