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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Night Markets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairns Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Bed Premium

King Bed Premium

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cairns

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Cairns North hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cairns Esplanade and 2 miles (3 km) of Cairns Night Markets. Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Cairns Harbourside Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 237 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 108-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Czech, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Slovak

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, unfortunately, the bed let our stay down, 2 KS joined together but one side you sat on & it went straight to the base, extremely uncomfortable. Otherwise, room was spacious, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, great happy hour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our Stay

We loved our stay. Great location…beautiful pool…friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great running trails. City shopping walkable. Staff helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is always clean and comfortable. Staff are very pleasant and eager to assist with any queries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were extremely helpful and nice. We arrived hours early so I thought we would see if we could store our luggage. Turned out, we could check in. We were swimming 10 minutes later. The Buffet Breakfast was terrific- highly recommend you take up that option. What a great stay. Thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngauru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked The Cairns Harbourside as a quick getaway from the Tablelands. We received a fantastic rate. The hotel has older rooms that will need a reno soonish, but the room itself was clean, beds very comfortable, fabulous pillows. The water pressure in the bathroom was great! after The lifts are good. We enjoyed a few drinks at happy hour in a comfortable outdoor setting. Food menu is small, but the food was nice. Free parking... always a plus. Last but definitely not least.... The staff at the harbourside were great. Very friendly... from the lady in reception, the bar staff and the rest of the team at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very helful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location and ease of the free parking. Only a 20 to 30 minute walk on a beautiful promenade to restaurants, shops, and marinas. The room was a nice size fo 2 of us. We only received a very quick daily room cleaning. No sheets changed or towel removal. Biggest problem was the wifi. Do not try to stream or do more than check email. Worst I have seen in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but dated

Great view, comfy beds but rooms tired and dated particularly the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Akil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, but the rooms are dated and need renovation. Carpets don't do well in Tropical North Queensland, tend to retain smells no matter how hard to clean it... But the staff were really great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with group
The cleanliness was good. Good view, good room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mrs s

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

Short stay in Cairns

Great 4 day stay! Hotel was in good location and facilities were great. Clean throughout. Room was very spacious for 3 people, with kitchenette facilities. Food and drinks were reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely swimming pool, great happy hour with kind bar staff, lovely size room with a nice balcony, great in room facilities, good local amenities and close to Great Barrier Reef tours, easy access from airport
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Croydon Hills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the free upgrade of room to help a chronic light sleeper :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025