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About the Hotel

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Nestled in an entertainment area, nearly a 5-minute stroll from Les Davie Park, the contemporary 4-star Cairns Harbourside Hotel invites guests to relax by an outdoor swimming pool or try archery and cycling. The smoke-free inn is positioned near Crackerbox Palace and offers 141 rooms with views of Cairns Esplanade.

Location

The Rusty's Markets is approximately 2 km away, and culture-oriented attractions such as the Cairns Showgrounds lie 2.4 km from this Cairns hotel. The comfortable Harbourside is around 25 minutes on foot from the Cairns Regional Gallery in Cairns.

The accommodation also lies close to a mountain and a lagoon, and the Muddy's Playground is only 1.2 km away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Cairns include the Cairns Marlin Marina, which is about a 30-minute stroll away.

The Harbourside Cairns is a short way from Sheridan Street at Charles Street bus station.

Rooms

The rooms at the hotel are air-conditioned and fitted with an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Also, the property features carpet flooring. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with free toiletries and bath sheets. They offer views of the ocean.

Eat & Drink

Cairns Harbourside Hotel invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink and enjoy city views. Guests can enjoy stunning views from this bar. You may walk 5 minutes to Blue Mango Cafe and Wine Bar or eat by Charlie's On The Esplanade, located just 400 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at the Harbourside include parasols and beach towels. This hotel includes a meeting room equipped with conference facilities and a photocopy machine.

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room Two Double Beds Sea View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Premium King Room Seafront
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Premium Double Room Two Double Beds Seafront
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Standard King Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • 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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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Location

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
1100 ft
6 Grove St
Cock 'n' Bull
1400 ft
228 Sheridan St
Crackerbox Palace
1600 ft
Obelisk in memory of the Munro and Martin family
1700 ft
Restaurants
Harbourside Bar & Kitchen
1100 ft
209-217 Esplanade
Cock & Bull
1400 ft
6 Grove St
Pedro's Pizza
2300 ft
223 Sheridan St
Sushi Train
2100 ft
221 Sheridan St
Tandoori Nights
1900 ft
209 Sheridan St
Tim Hei Hong Kong Cuisine
2100 ft
217 Sheridan St Unit 2
Palms Restaurant
2500 ft
295 Sheridan St Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Dunwoody's Tavern & Liquor Barn
2800 ft
317 Sheridan St
Coral Hedge Brassiere Restaurant and Bar
2600 ft
209-217 Abbott Street
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns17 min  ·  4600 ft
Airports
Cairns (CNS)7 min  ·  2.8 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station23 min  ·  1.2 mi
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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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Cairns Harbourside Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1585 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
84%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.5/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.8/10
Location
8.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 2239 reviews
8.2/10
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