59-63 Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#15 of 75 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1883 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 September 2025
Grandeur81
United StatesMy room was next to the guest balcony, so the light was a bit bright, but they turn it off at 10pm. I never had time to try to the bar or restaurant, so i can't comment on that.
The location was perfect since I went to Cairns to take boat trips from the marina. The room and staff were great. The surrounding area is very busy, but I live in a city, so I didn't mind that.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Pavithra
AustraliaThe facility doesn’t even have a microwave, too hard to make a warm cup of coffee as well. Although we requested for executive king room, the bed was 2 single, which was very uncomfortable to sleep.
The property is right at the esplanade making it so convenient to go to lagoon, for reef terminal & for pick up point from various your operators. It was clean, well maintained carpets and easier access to shops and night markets.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Karen
AustraliaNo TV reception on final morning
Great location. Rooftop restaurant had great view and was convenient, food good too. Room was comfortable and staff helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Bernard
Australialocation very relaxing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Joerg
United StatesLocation was best - direct at the esplanade in front of the lagoon, perfect for all activities with ocean view. great roof top bar with spectacular views, cocktails or just good breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Vicky
AustraliaWould have liked a face washers in room & a bottle of water.
Great location, modern, very clean room & facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Sokurenko
AustraliaMy room was and internal room and the window came out to a mechanical patio where all the AC and ventilation equipment was making noise all night. Ear plugs is a must. I suggest they are provided by the hotel in such internal rooms. No blackout blinds.
Brilliant location, room looked and felt relatively new, in terms of fit-out. Very clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Paul
AustraliaAll good, the new girl Sam on reception was a delight very helpful and friendly a nice addition
Well we thought we were having the $20 breakfast as no one told us any different but it wasn't it was nice anyway but my coffee was cold and weak and spelt in my saucer which the young waitress did nothing about, but smoked Salmon and scrambled eggs was lovely
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Jane
AustraliaCould hear the chairs on restaurant roof top scrapping at night. No pool and no balcony
Modern, comfy & clean
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Jerome
United KingdomA little expensive compared to other similar priced options in the area.
Super comfortable clean rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Laura
United KingdomThe air-con was pretty loud to sleep comfortably but the bed was lovely
Great location, good bed. The rooftop bar and balcony spaces were lovely! Staff very helpful, especially Sam at check in/out.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Clark
United KingdomNothing.
The location is good. The food was great. Rooms clean and comfortable. We liked the roof top restaurant. All good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Mary
AustraliaWould have liked a balcony
Great roof top bar and food
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Jo
AustraliaWarm, efficient, welcoming & polite receptionist at check in. 24 hour desk. Proximity to the Esplanade. Reasonably quiet in relation to position. Very happy with upgrade.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
M
AustraliaVery small room and uncomfortable bed.
Great location. Clean and modern rooms.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Anurag
AustraliaView from the room
Central location, roof top restaurant
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Thomas
AustraliaAircon noise on night one but it got fixed
The rooftop bars
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Paul
AustraliaTowels, they were very ordinary
Great location and a nice room for us
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Judy
AustraliaWas a bit noisy a couple of nights from the music.
Great location nice view from room Breakfast exceptional views looking across the sea.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Kaira
United StatesThere is no option to have breakfast inside when it was chilly other than taking my food to go.
Really nice hotel. Beautiful and clean rooms. I had a Arad. On the Esplanade, so you’re around everything and all of the restaurants, night markets, Ferris wheel, Esplanade pools, short walk to the pier for your boat /snorkel/dive. The rooftop bar can be a bit chilly in the morning or night in the winter, but otherwise a nice place to hang out. Since they had a cold front, I did ask for my breakfast to take to my room and was handed it with no problem. Staff was extremely friendly. My room was large, and the amenities were very nice. No mini bar, but you do have a fridge.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
John
AustraliaBreakfasts
Staff good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Matteo
ItalyTiny and not window
Location Very clean and nice structure
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Ange
AustraliaView
Room was superb
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Linda
CanadaThe view from my room directly faced rooms of another hotel with balconies so I felt I had to close the curtains the whole time for privacy reasons.
Great location, comfortable room. Clean facilities. Very nice restaurant on the roof to catch the sunrise, although I did not eat there. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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