Check-in to paradise and enjoy a tropical retreat at Cairns Harbourside Hotel. Located on The Cairns Esplanade overlooking sparkling Trinity Bay, relaxed holiday vibes can be found here year-round. Leave your worries behind and settle into one of 173 spacious accommodation rooms, each featuring a private balcony with water, lush tropical garden or hinterland mountain views. Unwind with room service cocktails or lounge by the sapphire blue outdoor pool. Wander our expansive grounds with colourful blooms and picnic-perfect lawns, or head out to explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef or Daintree.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 km.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 km.
2 Double Beds
Balcony with partial sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Balcony with partial sea views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
2 Double Beds
Balcony with partial sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
2 Double Beds
Balcony with mountain views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
2 Double Beds
Balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
1 King Bed
Balcony with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi (25+ Mbps; 4-device limit)
Entertainment - 108-cm LCD TV, premium channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Non-Smoking
Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
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Cairns Esplanade - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Base Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Private Hospital - 1 km / 0.6 mi
St Monica's Cathedral - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Muddy's Playground - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Michaelmas Cay - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Cultural Place - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Reef Teach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Esplanade Lagoon - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
The preferred airport for Cairns Harbourside Hotel is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
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Based on 1761 reviews
4
Sleep Quality
4.2
Location
3.8
Rooms
4.0
Service
4.3
Value
4.1
Cleanliness
4.2
Published Mon, Feb 28, 2026
Staff and housekeeping were great! The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious with a great view. It is a bit dated and the breakfast buffet was not the best. Eat in town for a better meal...
Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026
We spent five nights at the Harbourside before starting a tour. Having stayed in Cairns previously, I chose this hotel because it offers a quieter atmosphere away from the noisy "heart" of the...
