Yes, you can stay overnight on Green Island. Green Island Resort is the only accommodation on the island, with 46 suites and return catamaran transfers from Cairns included in room rates.
By about 4pm, the last of the day visitors are heading back to Cairns. The beach empties, the island goes quiet, and a lucky few get to stay on.
That could be you. Picture a quiet paradise surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, with just the rainforest, the birds and the sound of the water.
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Why you’ll love staying
- The island feels like yours. Before about 9:30am and after about 4pm, Green Island belongs to resort guests.
- Slow mornings on the reef. Grab your snorkel and head out before the first day visitors arrive.
- Sunset drinks on the house. It’s a lovely way to settle into island time.
- A beach stroll in the moonlight. After dinner, wander along the sand with the reef all around you and the crowds long gone. It’s a small island with a gentle, easy feel.
A romantic dinner on the beach
Make the evening one to remember with a private dinner on the sand, just the two of you. It depends on the weather, so ask the resort about availability and price when you book.
Or dinner at Emeralds
Emeralds is the resort’s signature restaurant, with a chef’s menu built around fresh, seasonal local produce. It’s also open for breakfast and lunch.
Your place to stay
Green Island Resort has just 46 suites tucked into the rainforest, each with its own balcony.
- Island Suites: a king bed or two doubles, with a rainforest or pool view. They suit up to two adults and two small children, or three adults.
- Reef Suites: only 10, each with a king bed for two adults and a limited ocean view through the trees.
What’s included
- Return catamaran transfers from Cairns (pre-booking required)
- Snorkelling, kayaking and beach activities
- Glass bottom boat tours and fish feeding presentations
- Nature walks and marine biologist-guided activities
Marineland Melanesia, coach and helicopter transfers, and optional tours cost extra. Please confirm what’s included when you book.
Getting there
The catamaran from Cairns takes about 45 minutes. Please arrive at the Reef Fleet Terminal one hour before you sail, to be safe.
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Coming for the day instead? See our Green Island tours.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight on Green Island?
Yes, at Green Island Resort, the only accommodation on the island.
Are ferry transfers included?
Return catamaran transfers from Cairns are included in room rates and must be pre-booked. Coach and helicopter transfers cost extra.
What room types are there?
Island Suites and Reef Suites, 46 in total.
When do day visitors leave?
Day visitors are on the island from about 9:30am to 4pm.
Can kids stay?
Island Suites hold up to two adults and two small children. Reef Suites are for two adults.
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit Green Island, we gently ask you to:
- Protect the reef — wear reef-safe sunscreen and never touch or stand on the coral.
- Respect the wildlife — admire the turtles, seabirds and marine life from a distance, and take your rubbish home with you.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful place thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
