145 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#12 of 75 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1433 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2025
Katie
AustraliaIn need of a freshen up but perfectly comfortable.
Great location, generous size rooms, lovely view, friendly and helpful staff, reasonable price.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Jeannette
AustraliaThe doors are quite heavy so there was a bit of slamming when other guests were leaving their rooms. Not a deal breaker though.
The staff were all really lovely, rooms were good, clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was excellent. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Debbie
AustraliaThe cost.
Excellent location - directly opposite the Esplanade and within walking distance to restaurants, bars, cafes, Muddies and the Cairns Aquarium. The staff were friendly and accommodating, while the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Sonia
New ZealandNothing
Location, view, easy stroll into town, cafe across the road, did I say view?! We had a 1 bed apartment and it was modern and comfy and had everything. The pool was great and refreshing and really nice done. Staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Dorothy
United KingdomThe bathroom in our room was in need of renovation but was clean and functional. Some of the plumbing was very noisy when other guests were using their bathroom.
Very comfortable bed. Easy walk to the centre of cairns. Although the hotel doesn't have a restaurant we were told by reception about Muddy's across the road - excellent coffee and breakfast with a discount if you mention you are staying at the Cairns Plaza.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Bill
AustraliaFrom memory, the lighting in the lounge area could have been better.
We have stayed at the Plaza several times. We like the location and the hotel provides all we need. The suite was a good size and had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. No complaints.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Roger
AustraliaGreat view great location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Graham
AustraliaNothing in particular
Great location helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable room close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Vicki
AustraliaBathroom was a bit cramped. No exhaust fan or window.
Lovely big room comfy beds. Good view of the water from the balcony. Good kitchenette area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Verena
GermanyWindows were not great so that we could hear a lot of noise from the street. Hospital nearby so that frequently ambulances. We got a room for disabled persons. Therefore especially the bathroom was not really nice. When you had a shower the whole bathroom was under water. Not great and had expected better from pictures.
Good location close to everything and directly at the cost. Beds were comfy.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Peter
AustraliaClean
Close to town
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Holly
AustraliaThe floors in both rooms and hallways make it impossible to roll a bag quietly. Pretty noisy.
Location was great and the room was a really nice size. Right across from an excellent cafe and playground. Walk to the lagoon area. It’s comfortable but the flooring makes the room loud and echoes a lot.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Beata
AustraliaView and the comfort and the pool
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Robin
AustraliaBreakfast on site instead of takeaway options would make this hotel perfect for a short stay in Cairns
Great location on the Esplanade close to the airport restaurants and bars. Very comfortable bed, great air conditioning and powerful shower.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Marie
AustraliaOur stay was too short.
Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent clean large rooms. Comfortable bed. Great views from balcony. Laundry available. Walking distance to local attractions and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Colin
AustraliaNothing
Great location and sea views. Suite was excellent and furniture and decor were of good quality.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Dmitri
CanadaExcellent views, staff and facilities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Rachel
United KingdomLovely views and staff are excellent. Really good location on the Esplanade
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Pauline
AustraliaVery Clean and spacious. Great view across the ocean. Easy walking distance to everything we wanted to do in Cairns
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Stephen
AustraliaLocation..too far from central cairns.
Clean tidy hotel. Very close private hospital otherwise about 1.5k from central retail area. Easy parking. Two lifts. Friendly obliging staff.24 hour reception.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Rahni
AustraliaNothing
Location and view excellent
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Robin
Australiabreakfast on site would have made our stay perfect
Loved the location along the esplanade. Close to the waterfront restaurants and bars.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Shelley
AustraliaSee above.
Unfortunately breakfast not available. Muddy cafe across the road took nearly 40 minutes to serve. Coffee was cold. Eggs Benedict was cold and had lots of cold dressing. Served on a piece of bread on a piece of toast?
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Julie
AustraliaThe facade and entryway is very old and not inviting. I was a little surprise when I arrived at the address but it was very comfortable in the rooms.
The bedrooms and the bathroom were very nice and probably recently done up.
Stayed in July 2025
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