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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Nestled in an entertainment area, the contemporary 4-star Cairns Harbourside Hotel entices guests with 173 air-conditioned rooms, a small lobby, and parking on site. Found 5 km from Cairns airport, the smoke-free inn offers shuttle bus service and presents a view of Cairns Esplanade.

Location

The comfortable hotel is situated 2.3 km from Green Island and nearly a 20-minute stroll from The Cairns Museum. The Harbourside Cairns is approximately 700 metres from Sheridan Street at Charles Street bus stop and fairly close to Cock 'n' Bull.

A lagoon are close to the accommodation, and Muddy's Playground is just 14 minutes' stroll away.

The hotel is located in Cairns, 2.1 km from Cairns Central train station.

Rooms

Looking out onto Trinity Bay, some rooms at the Harbourside feature a storage space and a combined living area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment. They are furnished with standard decor. Offering amenities such as bath sheets, the bathrooms also have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. You can enjoy views of the mountain.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relax at the on-site poolside bar. The nearby dining options feature Odett's Cafe, which is only 150 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at Cairns Harbourside Hotel include sunloungers, umbrellas, and towels. Also, at the property, guests can take advantage of a tennis court provided onsite. Business travellers are welcome to use 4 meeting rooms offered on site.

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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 Sofa Bed
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Bathtub
Premium King Room Seafront
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Premium Double Room Two Double Beds Seafront
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Standard King Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 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
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Location

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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:
7
Number of rooms:
141
Former name
Mercure Cairns Harbourside

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