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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Terrace/patio
Land view from property
One King & One Single Standard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Bed Premium

King Bed Premium

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Room With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3

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Living area

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Night Markets. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 108-cm LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 173 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private balconies. 108-cm LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2550 square feet (237 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Harbourside Bar & Kitchen - This poolside brasserie specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Natural Wine Bar - This poolside wine bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 33 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbourside Bar & Kitchen
  • Natural Wine Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,550 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 33 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cairns Harbourside
Cairns Mercure
Cairns Mercure Harbourside
Harbourside Cairns
Mercure Cairns
Mercure Cairns Harbourside
Mercure Harbourside
Mercure Harbourside Cairns
Mercure Harbourside Hotel
Mercure Harbourside Hotel Cairns
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mozhdeh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. A special thank you to Richard, who went above and beyond to assist us with recommendations and bookings for our activities and entertainment. His kindness, patience, and local knowledge made our stay much easier and more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the excellent service and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and big. Nice facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet, clean hotel on the Esplanade. Amanda went over and beyond to assist us with a minor issue and I couldn’t thank her enough. The manager of the hotel was fabulous as well. Great happy hour as well. I would highly recommend this hotel for your next holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Racquel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
3 person stay the fold out sofa bed was not made up when asking cleaner to supply sheets. This did not happen. After returning from dinner had to ask reception for sheets and extra towel. Mattress was hideous just springs on sofa bed. I have slept on the floor before I don’t expect much but this sofa was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet and staff were very helpful. Would have chosen somewhere closer to downtown but access to public transport was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place, reasonbaly good breakfast, just a bit far from city centre, about 30 minutes walk , but along the water side which is nice , not in summer though
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy at Harbourside

Perfect for our overnight stay before flying out. Great pool, room spacious with amazing views. Food and beverage service excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time with family. The ocean view with gardens across the way was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Good location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaenelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min from the airport and a 20 min walk from the central shopping / restaurant area along the lovely esplanade. The staff was super helpful storing our bags when we arrived early and when we were leaving late on the back end of our stay. The rooms were clean and nearly all have balconies. The pool is also nice. We did not take advantage of the restaurant but it was clean with a cute garden. I'm sure it's just as lovely as the rest of the property. A solid stay for anyone exploring Cairns over the long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, service and kids loved the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place at reasonable rates. Lovely views to ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WIFI in our room was almost non-existent (116) when i contacted reception the phone was placed on hold but i could hear all the conversations going on at reception. The second time i was asked if i could hold for a few moments and then i was hung up on. The third time the phone was hung up on me without any conversation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice property but it was described as 20 minutes walk to CBD but it was actually double that time. We ended up spending $100 to hire taxis during the stay. Also the large commercial airlines flew over the hotel which made it noisy. If I did it over again I would select a hotel downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cedric, EXETER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very dated and need some major upgrades. Staffs were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA, TALLAHASSEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location just off the Cairns Esplanade.We took several excursions and the tours were able to pick us up from this location. Breakfasts were very good and the outside deck was a great place to have a drink and snack after a long day. Would love to go back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing room with a view! Cairns has so much to offer! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

chirasmita

Experience was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Surekha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025