What makes it 78% Baby-Friendly: Cribs available on request for a small fee—check with hotel directly; lifts, paid laundry and stroller-friendly Esplanade outside support parents with infants.
Cairns Station: 1.6 km (20 min walk)
Connect to regional rail lines and the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Cairns Airport: 5.3 km (8 min drive)
Taxi stands and rideshares available at arrivals for an 8-minute drive.
Cairns Esplanade: 430 m (6 min walk)
Palm-lined boardwalk along the waterfront, perfect for jogging or sunset views.
Tip: Go at sunrise for cooler temps and fewer crowds.
Cairns Aquarium: 330 m (4 min walk)
Displays local marine life and reef ecosystems.
Tip: Buy tickets online to skip the queue.
Reef Experience: 310 m (4 min walk)
Tour operator offering snorkeling and diving trips to the Great Barrier Reef.
Tip: Book group tours early to secure a solo spot.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Pool with bay views and sun loungers—towels available from reception.
Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet in rooms and public areas.
Private parking:
Free on-site self-parking with no reservation needed.
Luggage storage:
Store bags before check-in or after check-out at no extra charge.
Wake-up call:
Front desk can arrange wake-up calls 24/7.
Fax and photocopy service:
Available at the front desk (additional charge).
Dry cleaning:
On-site service with fees; drop off at reception.
Laundry service:
Self-service and full laundry options available for a fee.
Elevator provides access to all floors; accessible rooms available.

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, take a taxi or rideshare (5.3 km, ~8 min drive) to the hotel.
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