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About the Hotel

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

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“The hotel is perfectly situated near the esplanade, making it easy to enjoy the beach and nearby restaurants.”view full review

Cairns Harbourside Hotel features 173 spacious rooms and suites, each with a private balcony overlooking Trinity Bay, lush gardens, or hinterland mountains. This 4-star property offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa, and complimentary shuttle service to Cairns CBD. The hotel's Harbourside Bar & Kitchen delivers a 'paddock to plate' dining experience with an extensive selection of local wines.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms feature modern amenities with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. Various room types include king beds, double beds, and family suites, ensuring suitable options for business travelers and holidaymakers alike. Many rooms offer stunning views of Trinity Bay or the tropical gardens.

Dining & Leisure

Dining at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen highlights local ingredients, showcasing seasonal produce in dishes. The venue serves a full buffet breakfast daily and offers all-day dining options by the pool or from the comfort of guest rooms. With a collection of over 900 biodynamic, organic, and sustainably sourced wines, guests can explore unique sampling experiences.

Leisure & Activities

Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides leisure facilities that include an outdoor pool and spa, complemented by lush tropical gardens. Guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, or enjoy the serene setting of the secret garden on the property. E-scooter rentals are available to facilitate exploration along the Esplanade.

Business & Services

For business needs, the hotel features versatile meeting spaces accommodating up to 120 guests. Each room is equipped with modern audio-visual facilities, ensuring seamless conferencing experiences. The complimentary shuttle service enhances access to local amenities, including Cairns Central only 1 miles away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Premium King Room Seafront

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Premium King Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Premium King Room

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard King Room

2 persons

27 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Amazing Views!

“Upon entering our room, I was greeted by a stunning panoramic view of the harbour that took my breath away. It made every moment spent in the room feel special.” view full review

Luxurious Amenities

“I absolutely loved the full-size refillable bottles of shampoos and lotions in the bathroom. It felt much more luxurious and environmentally friendly than the usual tiny bottles!” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The double beds in our room were incredibly comfortable, making it hard to get out of bed in the morning. It felt like sleeping on a cloud!” view full review

Spacious and Immaculate

“The room was not only huge but also immaculate. You could see the effort put into preparing it, which made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Archery
Aerobics
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Free shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Map view

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Garden

Cairns Botanic Gardens

2.1 km

Landmark

Cairns Night Markets

1.8 km

Landmark

Green Island

2.0 km

Market

Rusty's Markets

2.0 km

Park

Muddy's Playground

1.2 km

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

1.3 km

Gallery

The Center of Contemporary Arts

1.4 km

Church

St Monica's Cathedral

1.1 km

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

1.9 km

Museum

The Cairns Museum

1.8 km

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

1.3 km

Library

Cairns City Library

1.6 km

Zoo

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome

2.1 km

Landmark

The Cairns Civic Theater

1.5 km

Landmark

Cairns Tropical Zoo

1.3 km

Landmark

Michaelmas Cay

1.8 km

Landmark

Tanks Arts Centre

2.5 km

Landmark

RAAF Memorial

650 m

Gallery

Michael Seebeck Gallery

1.6 km

Landmark

Cairns Cenotaph

2.0 km

Gallery

Samurai Gallery Australia

1.8 km

Gallery

KickArts Contemporary Arts

1.7 km

Landmark

Ocean World Seafood Market

1.2 km

Landmark

The Dancers

1.1 km

Landmark

Cairns Showgrounds

2.4 km

Landmark

Commemorative plaque of US army volunteers

1.5 km

Nearby

Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

320 m

6 Grove St

Cock 'n' Bull

420 m

228 Sheridan St

Crackerbox Palace

480 m

Obelisk in memory of the Munro and Martin family

490 m

Restaurants

Harbourside Bar & Kitchen

310 m

209-217 Esplanade

Cock & Bull

400 m

6 Grove St

Pedro's Pizza

680 m

223 Sheridan St

Sushi Train

630 m

221 Sheridan St

Tandoori Nights

570 m

209 Sheridan St

Tim Hei Hong Kong Cuisine

620 m

217 Sheridan St Unit 2

Palms Restaurant

740 m

295 Sheridan St Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Dunwoody's Tavern & Liquor Barn

850 m

317 Sheridan St

Coral Hedge Brassiere Restaurant and Bar

790 m

209-217 Abbott Street

Getting around

City Centre

Cairns17 min · 1.4 km

Airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)7 min · 4.5 km

Train

Cairns Central Station23 min · 1.9 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 30 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesian, Javanese, Slovak

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

141

Former name

Mercure Cairns Harbourside

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel, Cairns

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Leisure

Leisure & Activities

Business & Services

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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