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Cairns Plaza Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.With a stay at this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Muddy's Playground and St Monica's Cathedral. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Cairns Plaza Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cairns Plaza Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 42.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 16.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 16.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 42.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Cairns Plaza Hotel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cairns Plaza Hotel to the airport?

Cairns Plaza Hotel is 4 mi (7-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 Cairns Plaza Hotel?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Plaza Hotel on May 13, 2026 start from CA $200, 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 Cairns Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cairns Plaza Hotel.

How close is Cairns Plaza Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (14-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 10.9 mi (18-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cairns Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Cairns Plaza Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cairns Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (16-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cairns Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cairns Plaza Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cairns Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Cairns Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cairns Plaza Hotel to downtown Cairns?

Cairns Plaza Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Cairns.

Cairns Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samuel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, spacious and clean...super areas for food and drinks ...walking distance most
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hailin, Kirkland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel building is small but our room is quite spacious. Room is also kept very clean. We can see partial ocean view but that's fine. The hotel is not at the center of everything but close enough. I'd say it's a very nice 3-star hotel. However one thing I don't quite understand is its price. It's lower than the neighbouring 5-star hotels' but by just a little bit. How bad do those hotels need to be, to be priced similarly? I think this hotel definitely benefits a lot from the unusually high review scores. At least they won the business from me. But when I looked at the nearby shinny brand new Crystalbrook hotels and Double Tree, I did regret. One thing good about the Plaza hotel is that it has self-service laundry. However it was less useful than I expected. There are only two washers and two dryers. When there's someone ahead of you, you need to allocateore time for completing the task. It's OK, but the hotel also has the policy of closing the laundry at 10pm. On the last day of our stay this policy brought us headache. We accumulated quite some clothes to wash and dry, say two loads. We started task right after dinner. However due to one set of machines is used by others, our second load didn't get the chance. The staff refused to extend the hours citing security reasons. I understand and respect that, but just wanted everyone who wants to use their laundry to ne aware, that it might not be as convenient as you would think.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

WENJIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location, reasonable amenities. Not fancy but good value. Only thing I can complain about is the bed is too soft for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms clean and comfy would stay here again if we were to revisit this area. It’s walking distance to the town, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very helpful staff, great to have a laundry as we got caught in a storm and managed to dry all our clothes. Staff very helpful with information on what to see in the areaand where to eat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this hotel is perfect. Walking distance to all attractions. All of the staff are very friendly. Very satisfied with my booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a nice view clean spacious and the people at the desk were very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really amazing, pleasant, professional, friendly and so very helpful with tour information and general directions! Best ambassadors for a property we have encountered on our Australian holiday! In addition the condition and location of the property were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Spacious comfortable room. Quiet, great view. Easily adjustable temperature in room. Beach towels and umbrellas available as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous balcony looking out over sea. Friendly staff on reception and very helpful. Best pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Exceptionally helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location next to seafront and Muddies for sunrise breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was terrible, no water pressure. The rooms are not sound proofed. We could hear the bathroom of the room above us being used. The staff were very friendly, and it was nice to have the room serviced daily. We had no trouble with car parking even though there were not many spaces. Location was great, close enough to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay fairly close to the action free parking is great lo ely views from ocean side room. Lovely helpful staff a 24/7 desk is a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable and a very good service was done after our first night. Staff were friendly and helpful. The handy location and great view from our balcony were welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samrat

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025