Escape to Green Island Resort, where the ocean meets luxury. Relax at one of two outdoor pools with sun loungers, or indulge in a meal at Emeralds restaurant serving Regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Take advantage of kayaking and parasailing activities on site.
Situated by the ocean, Green Island Resort is a great choice for a stay in Green Island. After a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at Emeralds, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden.
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At a glance
Hotel size
46 units
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Ecotours
Helicopter/airplane tours
Kayaking
Parasailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Beach access
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
2 outdoor pools
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Comprehensive recycling policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
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Special features
Dining
Emeralds - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Canopy Grill - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. A children's menu is available.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 124.00 per night
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Green Island Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Green Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Green Island Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Green Island Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Green Island Resort?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Green Island Resort.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Green Island Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Green Island Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Green Island Resort?
Yes, Emeralds offers Regional cuisine.
Does Green Island Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Green Island Resort like?
Green Island Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Green Island National Park and 7 minutes' walk from Green Island Jetty.
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Loved the rainforest vibe of the island! Amazing greenery combined with outstanding beaches and swimming. Going snorkeling with turtles and sharks is incredible!
Tristan Kyle
Tristan Kyle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
Peaceful, nice rooms, nice helpful staff. Lovely quiet beach. A nice place to chill out for a few days.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
Staff were incredible - answered all of our questions.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2023
Very pretty island, would visit again.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Our 5th or 6th stay. The resort is clean, quiet and peaceful! The team did everything they could to make sure we had a lovely 10 day stay. Many thanks for making it special for us.
Glenn james
Glenn james, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
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!
Jacqui
Jacqui, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2024
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.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Was good experience.
Jurate
Jurate, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2024
The rooms were clean. Be careful of the birds swimming in the pool and stealing food from customers' plates in the restaurant. It's a shame that there is very little to do in bad weather.
Akane
Akane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
The only downside is the smell in the room. Apart from that, all good
Bo
Bo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
Marine life was wonderful. Marine land and Melanesia were good. Amazing to see crocs up soo close. Room was excellent, food was very good. Bigger or changing menu would have been nice. Very expensive place to visit but also a very nice place.
mark
mark, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 31, 2023
Really run down room. Broken blinds couldn’t keep sun out. What you guys are charging a night needs a major revamp for that price. The island needs some TLC. Should of stayed at Fitzroy island.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2023
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.
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Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 6, 2023
This property is ideal for a day trip but therein lies its downfall. We didn't expect it to be full of day trippers we expected (at the price point of >£400/night) more of a tranquil and relaxing environment.
It is sell sell sell from the moment the ferry departs to when it arrives at the island.
Because of the volume of day trippers the food outlets can't cope so there is extensive wait times, again not what is expected.
The accommodation is okay but slightly dated and in need of repairing some areas.
All in all not a good experience for us, so much so we returned to the mainland after only one night cutting our stay short, the staff dealt with this very well it has to be said.
shaun
shaun, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 31, 2024
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2022
Beautiful island, decidedly average hotel
Amazing island. Could be incredible hotel too with real eco credentials but felt more like a commercial enterprise that had lost its way.
Hotel average. Pub standard food. Signature dish (seafood platter) came with no bread or sauces - for $125 this is poorly thought out and showed little thought for the customer.
Hotel oversells itself and facilities -eg ‘sumptuous dining’ and no windsurfing at all (due to insurance issues) despite still advertising on the website.
Most staff transient and not sure of how things worked despite trying their hardest.
Honestly I think the hotel has struggled to re-start post lockdowns and presumably trying to make money back with minimal expenditure. Sorry to not be more positive but this is honest. Should really still be on a re-start deal as not fully functioning at the level promised.
Simon De Vos
Simon De Vos, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2024
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. .