Green Island Resort

4.5-star eco-certified resort on Green Island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Amenities & Activities

Green Island Resort offers a salt-water pool with a pool bar, plus complimentary snorkel gear and glass bottom boat tours for all guests. Every evening, the hotel hosts a fish feeding session at the pier followed by sunset drinks included in the stay. The resort also provides canoeing, diving, and walking tours, with direct access to the beach and the surrounding reef.

Dining

Emeralds Restaurant serves award-winning tropical cuisine on an outdoor terrace or in the air-conditioned dining room. The Canopy Grill offers casual outdoor dining during the day, focused on lighter meals. Guests can also order from the pool bar or special-diet menus upon request.

Rooms

The resort has 46 air-conditioned suites, each with a private balcony overlooking either rainforest or the pool. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, and the rooms are cleaned daily. All suites are located on two levels, with ground-floor options available for guests with mobility concerns.

Location & Exclusive Access

Green Island Resort is a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, with complimentary return boat transfers included. After 4:30 pm, when day visitors leave, the resort and the island become accessible only to overnight guests. The location inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park allows snorkelers to see turtles, reef sharks, and stingrays directly off the beach.

Sustainable Operations

The hotel holds Advanced Ecotourism Certification and has won the Keep Australia Beautiful Council Clean Beach Challenge. A state-of-the-art tertiary sewage treatment plant minimizes environmental impact, and the resort runs on sustainable practices. Guests can join a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the island's water supply and waste management systems.

• Location: 45-min boat from Cairns, inside Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
• Rooms: 46 suites with private balconies and rainforest or pool views
• Dining: Award-winning tropical cuisine at Emeralds Restaurant
• Activities: Complimentary snorkel gear, glass bottom boat, sunset drinks
• Exclusive: Resort-only access after 4:30 pm when day visitors depart
• Sustainability: Advanced Ecotourism Certification & tertiary sewage treatment