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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Wine bar, ocean views, open daily
Breakfast area
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Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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 | View from room

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
  • Cairns Aquarium - 2 min drive
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive

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 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 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

Cairns Harbourside
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Harbourside Cairns
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Mercure Harbourside Cairns
Mercure Harbourside Hotel
Mercure Harbourside Hotel Cairns
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Eloise Yaneza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, within walking distance to the marina and a nice esplanade in front of the hotel for early morning walks. Staff was very friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, the king size bed was really comfy, thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with the hotel and the staff, who were very helpful and accommodating. Location was good and view from our room was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! It was a bit of a walk into the center, but that gave us quiet and a wonderful view of the ocean. Staff was responsive and facility was well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very comfortable mattresses, large room, tea and coffee, great views from balcony xx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service
Was only here for one night. Right on the Esplanade. Service at reception and in the bar/restaurant was excellent. Room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

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

8/10 Good

Tariq

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, only a short walk to town. However, the billing system can be improved. Billed me wrong and took a lot of effort to resolve it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great can’t complain!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kruthika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best time! Would again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower leaked and the vent above the door rattled all night. Other than this it was a great spacious and clean room. Close to everything. Staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful & walking distance was an advantage so we didn’t have to drive everywhere!! Thank you 🙏
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Wei Herbert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room rate was a bit high considering the age of the room and distance of the hotel from the main centre area. The shuttle bus only had limited hours. Staff were polite and helpful, the dining area and pool area were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JOCELYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No comments.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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