What makes it 82% Baby-Friendly: Complimentary cot on request, highchairs and changing table, elevators and in-room fridge for bottles, plus shady garden paths fit strollers; confirm cot availability with hotel.
Cairns Airport: 4.7 km (10 min drive)
Taxi ride from arrivals to hotel.
Cairns Central Station: 2.4 km (6 min drive)
Connects to regional trains and long-distance services.
Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland: 250 m (3 min walk)
Palm-lined waterfront park with free BBQs and public art.
Tip: Visit at sunrise for fewer crowds and cool morning air.
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland: 270 m (4 min walk)
Lush gardens and fitness stations along the boardwalk.
Tip: Join the free outdoor yoga class on weekend mornings.
Cairns Aquarium: 1.3 km (16 min walk)
Interactive displays of local reef life and touch pools.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance to skip the line.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Swim or relax in the heated pool and spa with free towels.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Connect in the lobby, bar and pool deck.
Complimentary shuttle service:
Daily shuttle to Cairns CBD and Night Markets.
Harbourside Bar & Kitchen:
On-site restaurant and bar serving local seafood and cocktails.
Off-site tennis court:
Book a court nearby through reception; fees apply.
The main entrance is stair-free; elevators serve every floor. Handrails on stairs and wheelchairs are available.

Niki Lawrence
Stayed for a week long seminar. Lovely room with a great outlook. Staff were fabulous and always helpful. Great meals. Everything felt light and fresh. Convenient location. I would definitely stay again.
Gloria Flynn
I stayed for 7nights at the Cairns Harbourside Hotel (some of the days was for a seminar). I found the staff to be very friendly, helpful and accommodating with requests. The hotel is close to most facilities. Only downside for me was the shower being in the bathtub. (The hotel did provide rubber safety mats, which helped) Also the toilets are low. Yes I would stay again. Picture from my balco...
Kristen Cowan
I was only here for 2 nights but everything was great! Booked a room with an ocean view and got some of that. It was so beautiful walking into my room and seeing the palm tree leaves right outside the window. Loved having the balcony to decompress after sightseeing. Right next to the boardwalk which is where I spent most of my time. Comfy beds. Spacious too! As a solo traveller I felt safe inside ...
Chelsey Hinger
I don't often get my expectations exceeded at hotels, but this one definitely did it. The room was very clean and had a great view. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I absolutely loved that there were different firmness/thickness of pillows to choose from on the bed. The bed itself was also one of the best I've had in a hotel. Great location and lots of shuttle options for tours and such. T...
Patricia Neal
Would have been extra special if more rooms were available with a choice of multiple beds that also had the choice for a walkin shower as well. I found it a struggle in navigating to the shower being over a bath tub with my disability. Lovely staff and comfortable stay otherwise. Non working bathroom light on the first night was promptly fixed the next day. A lamp was supplied to be able to use ...
Address: 209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
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From Cairns Airport, take a 10-minute taxi (about 4.7 km) to the hotel.
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