Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor spa tub
Wine bar, ocean views, open daily
Perched near Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with ocean views from the on-site brasserie. Savor local and international cuisine at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen or unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The current price is P5,575
P6,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Twin Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Sofa

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Double beds standard with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Premium with Sofa

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bed Premium

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Suite Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King and 1 Single Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One King & One Single Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One King One Single Bed Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

One King One Single Bed Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 9 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 29 min walk
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Czech, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Slovak

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 173 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (4-device limit)
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Offsite

    • Free shopping center shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Changing table
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Archery
  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2551 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 108-cm LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 0.4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cairns Harbourside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (4-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Cairns Harbourside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, Harbourside Bar & Kitchen offers alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Cairns Harbourside Hotel like?

Cairns Harbourside Hotel is in Cairns North, a short 6-minute drive from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and 4 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our Stay
We loved our stay. Great location…beautiful pool…friendly staff.
Laurie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a perfect stay
Great value and location for the price!
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Ben, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific hotel with great staff especially in the lobby/check in.
Kenneth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and brilliant breakfast buffet
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay in Cairns
Great 4 day stay! Hotel was in good location and facilities were great. Clean throughout. Room was very spacious for 3 people, with kitchenette facilities. Food and drinks were reasonably priced.
mrs s, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay
Uma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable hotel
Only stayed the one during our travel down the coast but it had everything we needed.
Shaun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place to stay.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked the King sea view suit and it did not disappoint. The location of this hotel was perfect as it’s right next to the esplanade which is lovely for a walk into the centre Cairns. The hotel staff were professional and kind.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, fantastic breakfast and beautiful garden.
Holly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good but dated
Great view, comfy beds but rooms tired and dated particularly the bathroom.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay, unfortunately, the bed let our stay down, 2 KS joined together but one side you sat on & it went straight to the base, extremely uncomfortable. Otherwise, room was spacious, staff were very friendly
Debra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mesmerising views
Great location, showcasing magnificent views day & night of the Esplanade & Trinity Bay. Offers shuttle bus into Cairns CBD.
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will definitely stay here again. Excellent service and lovely room.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay, the king size bed was really comfy, thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Kylie, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and polite. Room very clean with safe and fridge.
Dean, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great.
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy!! Breakfast included is a great service .
Jennifer, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate all my requests. 10/10 would recommend and would stay again.
Erika, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, within walking distance to the marina and a nice esplanade in front of the hotel for early morning walks. Staff was very friendly and hospitable.
Eloise Yaneza, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only booked for one night but good value, shall book again when next in Cairns
HELEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were very pleased with the hotel and the staff, who were very helpful and accommodating. Location was good and view from our room was spectacular.
Suzanne, 1-night trip