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BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets
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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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60 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean)

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District aparthotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Regional Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 11 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬4 min walk

About this property

BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BreakFree Royal Harbour. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 30-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $154
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Crib: AUD 10 per night
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • CD player
  • Pay movies

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 30 units
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property is also known as

BreakFree Royal Harbour
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns
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Breakfree Royal Harbour Hotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairn
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Frequently asked questions

How close is BreakFree Royal Harbour to the airport?

BreakFree Royal Harbour is 4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree Royal Harbour on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $210, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have an airport shuttle?

BreakFree Royal Harbour offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 15 per person, one-way.

How close is BreakFree Royal Harbour to the beach?

This aparthotel is 7.7 mi (18-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 10.6 mi (18-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour offer free breakfast?

BreakFree Royal Harbour does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have a pool?

BreakFree Royal Harbour features an outdoor pool.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is BreakFree Royal Harbour to downtown Cairns?

BreakFree Royal Harbour is 0.2 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.

BreakFree Royal Harbour Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 774 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good. Directions for stove and tv are needed. Insufficient towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
the units need upgrading other than that it was perfect
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kostya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional with a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy great room great location
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were extremely pleasant. Stay was easy with no issues. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect. From the time we check in to the time we check out everything went so smoothly and the staffs so friendly. Thank you BreakFree to make our stay so special
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nobue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

Very disappointed. On the 6th level 04. The dryer was in the living room area. The air conditioner was very loud and affected me sleeping. The vanity was cracked. The plumbing of the vanity was held together with duct tape. The front door open into the bedroom. The noise from the foyer of the lifts open and closing could be easily herd in bedroom when you were trying to sleep. There was an ocean view but most of the view was the carparks and air condition plants and rear fire escapes and of adjust buildings. There is much better value in new properties for the money paid. I have stayed here on many occassions over the 15 years and have had be allocated much better rooms.The location is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Metta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, close to shops, restaurants, night market and esplanade.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is great, wifi not so great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffery

Travelled with partner
A bit dated but nicely presented. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Amenities
When we arrived we had to clean the room, floors were dirty and sticky, wash mould off the bathroom wall tiles and ceiling and the sofa was also broken. Once we cleaned and propped up the sofa our stay was great. Best views and position on the Esplanade. Stayed for 4 weeks and would stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property/unit smelled bad as soon as we entered. The Aircon smelled and did not work properly. The floors were dirty and blinds dirty. The spa bath didn't work. No fan as per listing. Will not stay again, which is a shame as good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyed my week in Cairns

Nice studio apartment. Great place to spend a week
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Great but no wifi

The wifi was awful, connection kept dropping out and more often than not i had to connect to the free Telstra. I had to wash all the cups and dishes as they were greasy. Otherwise it was great. The view was amazing! The Esplanade and night markets were right outside. Loads of bars and restaurants just seconds away. We watched loads of birds flying past our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has some wear and tear, but the location is perfect. It has plenty of space, the kitchen even includes a washing machine. The round tub is a nice plus. Cleanliness was the only point I think they could improve, but other than that, I really loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That the unit had a decent kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025