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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    4 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    4 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    8 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    6 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One King & One Single Standard

One King & One Single Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One King & One Single Seaview

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 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. Event space at this hotel measures 2551 square feet (237 square meters) and includes conference space. 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
  • 2551 sq ft of conference space
  • 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 showers, bathrobes, 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • 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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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
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 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 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 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for airport but long walk to city and harbour area..Air conditioning was very cold and unable to be controlled by us. Also suggest extra blankets should be stored in the room as other hotels do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy parking, happy hour 5-6pm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Travelled with family
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful, rooms are older but very clean and tidy for their age. Facilities were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not bad hotel, limited dining options within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavesh Kiritkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's amazing property and would like to come every time to the same place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with an extraordinary view. Very quiet and comfortable. Much appreciated the staff prioritising an early check-in for us. Wish we had stayed there longer. Will certainly stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay, staff all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byeong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hartmut

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position by the Esplanade, comfortable and quiet overnight staywith good breakfast options!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the friendly and helpful service from the 24 hour reception manager when our arrival was after midnight because of flight delays. Great location and beautiful breakfast setting. Limited parking on-site. We had to park on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Central to all facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very restful and relaxing place. Great area near beach to walk around day of night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harbourside was an excellent choice. Staff super helpful and always happy to help. Hotel close enough to centre of town that an easy walk, but far enough to be quiet and relaxing. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will stay again next time in Cairns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tova

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
PROS: FANTASTIC value for money. Excellent location, 20 mins walk to restaurants & shops. Quiet - no street noise or noise from other rooms. AMAAAAZING view from the balcony of the beach. Big rooms - we had a twin share with 2 double beds & there was tons of room to move. Super comfy beds, like sleeping on a cloud. Pillow selection with both firm & soft options. Lovely outdoor & pool areas & very clean pool & spa. Great little bar, excellent pizzas! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL staff - super friendly, sooo helpful. CONS: Rooms could do with a refresh - our toilet seat was old & damaged, curtains were different material & colour to each other, antique heating/aircon controls. We had to ask property maintenance to fix our safe which wasn't working & to put a globe in the hall light. The ironing board was broken - they had to bring us a new one. Only 1 toilet roll for a twin room & our room wasn’t cleaned 2nd day despite hanging the sign to clean it. Pool was unheated & was FREEZING so we couldn’t swim despite the warmer winter weather - that was a shame as we were so looking forward to hanging by the pool. Buffet breakfast was $30 pp & wasn’t great for the price. All this said, we will most definitely come back & stay - the cons were no big deal compared to all the good things about the place & the staff just made it a joy to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Basma

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was in an old condition compared to the price we paid for the suite. We expected to stay in the renovated part of the hotel on the fron row building on the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location short walk to the esplanade and town, the rooms are dated, tired and in need of a renovation. The biggest let down was as a business traveler the wifi, it is so slow and drops out constantly couldn’t even participate in a video meeting because the internet kept dropping out, for this reason alone I will not be coming back. The keys to the rooms hardly ever work either I had to keep entering the card and would often take 5 mins to get into the room. Staff were pleasant and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024