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About this property
Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony. Cairns Harbourside Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Tobruk Memorial Gardens. Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns International Airport are each a 10-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms include a work desk, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or indulge in an in-room massage. There is a 24-hour reception desk and a free shuttle to the Cairns city centre. Guests can admire the spectacular views of the Coral Sea while enjoying Cairns cuisine showcasing local produce as well as an extensive natural wine list with more than 300 of Australia’s and the world’s best organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention wines.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anja
Australia
“Great as a quick stop after our late flight into Cairns. It was affordable. Starting our holiday here with breakfast on the patio was so special.” - Breitenstein
Australia
“Great place great clean tidy rooms great view great staff and easy parking restaurant also beautiful and a great swimming pool” - Off
Australia
“The view was great, the pool and attached bar was great. Rooms were clean and spacious.” - Shelley
New Zealand
“Great location and very friendly helpful staff! We actually went back again for another night as we loved it so much! Great breakfast also!” - Suzanne
New Zealand
“The Cairns Harbourside Hotel was the perfect place for our overnight stay before our very early flight home to New Zealand the next morning. We received a very friendly and helpful welcome when we arrived and a very friendly and helpful farewell...” - Cheryl
Australia
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The views from our room are great. The beds amazing.” - Irene
Australia
“The view, location, and service provided by staff were excellent. I am looking forward to booking with Harbourside in the future.” - Paul
Australia
“Sea front rooms provide great views across the esplanade and out to sea. Room was quiet and very clean. great room service menu and prompt service. Good breakfast served overlooking the pool area.” - Tahmineh
Australia
“We stayed in a King Premium Waterfront room at Cairns Harbourside Hotel and loved it. The room was huge with a stunning view. Brekkie had plenty of variety and the pool area with the back garden is a great spot to chill out. Location’s spot on –...” - Angela
Australia
“Beautiful view, great sized room, easy parking. Friendly staff with food available later than a lot of other hotels so great for a later arrival from travelling.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Harbourside Bar and Kitchen
- CuisineAustralian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Please note that there is a 0.4% charge when you pay with any credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.