What makes it 88% Kids-Friendly: Two-double rooms sleep four, kids stay and eat breakfast free, fenced outdoor pool, board games and nearby Muddy’s Playground and Esplanade Lagoon give easy safe entertainment.
Cairns Airport: 4.7 km (8 min drive)
Taxi or rideshare to hotel in 8 minutes.
Cairns Central Station: 2.4 km (5 min drive)
Access bus services and connections to regional trains.
Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland: 250 m (3 min walk)
Scenic waterfront park ideal for jogging or sunrise views.
Tip: Join free morning yoga sessions along the boardwalk.
Cairns Aquarium: 1.3 km (16 min walk)
Home to local reef species and interactive exhibits.
Tip: Book tickets online to skip queues.
Cairns Night Markets: 1.7 km (21 min walk)
Bustling stalls of crafts and street food.
Tip: Catch the free evening shuttle from the hotel.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Enjoy a tropical swim with harbour views.
Free Wi-Fi:
Available in rooms and all public areas.
Free shuttle service:
Shuttle to CBD and Night Markets at scheduled times.
Free self parking:
On-site parking at no cost.
Buffet breakfast:
Continental and Full English options daily 06:00–09:30 for AU$33 per adult.
Dry cleaning service:
Available for an additional fee.
Conference rooms:
Meeting and event spaces bookable at extra charge.
Public areas have step-free access; elevators serve all floors; pool hoist 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 taxi or rideshare for 8 min (4.7 km) to Cairns Harbourside Hotel.
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