What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: All rooms have private balconies with sea or city views, outdoor pool overlooks Trinity Bay, and waterfront restaurants steps away on the Esplanade create convenient romantic moments.
Cairns Airport: 5.3 km (8 min drive)
Taxi or rideshare to Cairns Airport (approx. 8 min).
Cairns Station: 1.6 km (5 min drive)
Regional and tourist trains depart from Cairns Station.
Muddy’s Playground: <100m (1 min walk)
Interactive water play park across the street.
Tip: Bring swimwear and a towel for spontaneous splash fun.
Cairns Aquarium: 330m (4 min walk)
Explore Great Barrier Reef species in immersive exhibits.
Tip: Buy tickets online to skip the queue.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon: 730m (9 min walk)
Saltwater lagoon with sandy edges and lifeguards.
Tip: Visit at sunrise to beat crowds and join free yoga sessions.
Cairns Night Markets: 670m (8 min walk)
Browse local crafts and street food under open-air stalls.
Tip: Sample fresh seafood skewers from food vendors.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms and lobby.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Pool with sun loungers; towels provided at reception.
Private parking:
Secure on-site parking at no extra cost.
Luggage storage:
Store bags free of charge at the 24-hour front desk.
Tour and ticket booking service:
Arrange reef and rainforest tours at the 24-hour reception desk.
Wake-up call:
24-hour wake-up call service for early departures.
Elevator:
Elevator access to all floors.
Safe at front desk:
Secure valuables in the complimentary front-desk safe.
Fax/copying service:
Business center fax and copying available for a fee.
Dry cleaning:
Dry cleaning service available at additional cost.
Laundry service:
On-site laundry available with surcharge.
All public areas are step-free and an elevator serves every floor.

chester robinson
The service at the Plaza Hotel is amazing. My room has been kept super clean fresh towels and attention to detail. I’m really enjoying my stay here and I’m happy I decided to stay at the Plaza hotel. Many thanks
Sue Northey
I stay here regularly. I am always greeted with a smiling face and professional service. Some staff even greet me by name as I walk through the door. The rooms are clean and have everything I need. Breakfast packs are available from reception or a stroll across the road leads you to Muddies Cafe, where you get 10% discount as a Plaza guest. I suggest you book.
Marian Lawrie
Lovely quiet hotel. Very clean and well equipped. We were only in town for one night so didn't use the pool but it looked beautiful. This place is a short walk to lots of restaurants and the Esplanade. Perfect
Kris King
We had a very pleasant stay at the Plaza Hotel. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and always happy to help with anything we needed. Our room was spacious, spotless, and cleaned daily, with fresh towels provided each morning, a nice touch that made our stay feel well looked after. The only small downside was the lack of an extractor fan in the bathroom, which would’ve helped with steam...
Vicki Barker
Can’t thank this hotel enough for saving us from our predicament with the hotel we were staying at. The reception staff were so friendly, having a room ready for us earlier than expected. Rooms was large, beds were extremely comfortable and I was able to fit my 6ft frame in this one. Everything was fresh and clean
Address: 145 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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From Cairns Airport, a taxi or rideshare takes about 8 min (5.3 km) to the hotel’s front door.
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