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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

4 stars
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, Cairns, QL 4141
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.7
out of 5
19 reviews
Great Package

With the price I got with this hotel packaged with the flight, it was well worth the extra money to... See full review

  • Driskey
  • Mar 28, 2013
Great location on the Esplanade;

Great location on the Esplanade; very helpful Front Desk staff; well appointed rooms which are only... See full review

  • David
  • Jul 29, 2011
Waterfront resort-style hotel in heart of central business district

This contemporary hotel on the popular Cairns Esplanade -- home to restaurants, cafés, and shops -- offers guests easy access to adventures in the city or on the Great Barrier Reef. The nearby Reef Fleet Terminal is the main departure point for boat trips that explore the Great Barrier Reef. Mantra serves a wide range of guest needs through a choice of traditional hotel rooms as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments. Visitors relax around the lagoon-style pool or in the sauna or whirlpool spa. The hotel also has a fitness room and a restaurant.

Highlights
  • On the Cairns Esplanade
  • A short walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal and restaurants
  • Lagoon-style pool
  • All rooms have private balconies
Rooms

Mantra's 230 guest rooms and apartments all have private balconies -- some with ocean views. The contemporary, comfortable rooms are decorated in earth tones, highlighted by pops of color. The one- and two-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities. Some apartments also have a sofa bed. All rooms have wireless Internet (fees may apply).

Features

Giant palm trees at the entrance welcome guests to the Mantra Esplanade. The hotel's lagoon-style pool is an appealing place to relax on one of the many sunny days in Cairns. Guests can work out in Mantra's fully equipped gym or jog on the Esplanade.

 

The Wink II Restaurant & Bar serves a wide-ranging modern menu that appeals to a variety of tastes. Dinner items may include salmon tartare with pickled beet-root puree or lightly smoked kangaroo carpaccio. A full room service menu is available. Guests can also order from area restaurants including The Raw Prawn, which serves Australian cuisine, and Villa Romana, which features a home-style Mediterranean menu.

Transportation
  • Cairns Railway Station (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Cairns Airport (4.7 mi/7.5 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Cairns Regional Gallery (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (0.3 mi/0.6 km)
  • Parramatta Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Cairns Convention Centre (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens (2.6 mi/4.2 km)
  • Cairns Golf Course (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Cannon Park Racecourse (4.5 mi/7.3 km)
Business
  • High-speed Internet (fees may apply)
Policies and fees
  • Infants (0- 2 years) sharing the room with parents are free of charge, if using existing bedding and not exceeding the maximum room type occupancy. Existing bedding excludes sofa beds and rollaways, these are charged at the extra person rate. Cot charges vary per property and are payable at check-in direct to the property.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Mantra Esplanade Cairns Rooms

Hotel Room Ocean View
This room offers one king bed along with basic amenities.
One Bedroom City View
This room offers one king split bed and one sofa bed along with basic amenities. An additional charge will apply if the sofabed is required.
One Bedroom Ocean View
This room offers one king split bed and one sofa bed along with basic amenities. An additional charge will apply if the sofabed is required.
Two Bedroom Ocean View
This room offers two king split beds and one sofa bed along with basic amenities. An additional charge will apply if the sofabed is required.
Two Bedroom City View
This room offers two king split beds and one sofa bed along with basic amenities. An additional charge will apply if the sofabed is required.
Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite
This room offers one queen bed and two single beds along with basic amenities.
Hotel Room City View
This room offers one king bed along with basic amenities.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Tour desk
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

-16.9212 145.7781
Area served
Cairns
Nearby airports
8 km to the International Airport (Cairns)
Area description
From its waterfront position on The Esplanade, the resort is in the heart of Cairns CBD with cafs, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and attractions including the swimming lagoon, pier, Reef Casino and Night Markets all within walking distance.

Nearby points of interest

  • Regional Gallery: 0.1 mi
  • Pier Marketplace: 0.1 mi
  • Shipwreck Museum: 0.1 mi
  • Indigenous Art Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Shields Street: 0.2 mi
  • Historical Society Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Reef Casino: 0.2 mi
  • The Esplanade: 0.2 mi
  • Canopy Arts: 0.3 mi
  • Original Dreamtime Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Rainforest Dome: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Cairns Convention centre: 0.5 mi
  • Parramatta Park: 1 mi
  • Cominos House: 2.1 mi
  • Regional Gallery: 0.1 mi
  • Pier Marketplace: 0.1 mi
  • Shipwreck Museum: 0.1 mi
  • Indigenous Art Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Shields Street: 0.2 mi
  • Historical Society Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Reef Casino: 0.2 mi
  • The Esplanade: 0.2 mi
  • Canopy Arts: 0.3 mi
  • Original Dreamtime Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Rainforest Dome: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Cairns Convention centre: 0.5 mi
  • Parramatta Park: 1 mi
  • Cominos House: 2.1 mi
  • Cazalys Stadium: 2.2 mi
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens: 2.2 mi
  • Trinity Inlet: 2.8 mi
  • Flying Doctor Service: 3 mi
  • Bayview Heights Golf Course: 3.5 mi
  • Whitfield Conservation Park: 3.6 mi
  • Machans Beach: 5.3 mi
  • Undersea World: 5.9 mi
  • Holloways Beach: 6.3 mi
  • Tjapukai: 7.3 mi
  • Cairns Rainforest Cableway: 7.5 mi
  • Yorkeys Knob Beach: 8.7 mi
  • Aj Hackett Bungy: 9.3 mi
  • Kewarra Beach: 11.1 mi
  • Clifton Beach: 12.9 mi
  • Cairns Northern Beaches: 13 mi
  • Cairns Tropical Zoo: 13.6 mi
  • Ellis Beach: 15.5 mi
  • Hartleys Crocodile Adventures: 20.8 mi
  • Paronella Park: 52.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (19)

Ratings and reviews for Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Overall score

4.7 / 5
19 out of 19
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4.3

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Driskey
Massachusetts
Mar 28, 2013

Great Package

With the price I got with this hotel packaged with the flight, it was well worth the extra money to stay at this great hotel over a hostel. Recommended stay! Perfect location in the middle of Cairns, right next to the lagoon, short walk to the shops. Great all around.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
David
Not Provided
Jul 29, 2011

Great location on the Esplanade;

Great location on the Esplanade; very helpful Front Desk staff; well appointed rooms which are only serviced for stays of more than 8 days which was is acceptable [regular servicing available for a fee]. More of an Apartment building than hotel - this suited us fine. The pool area was in the shade for stay [late July] but the Esplanade lagoon is opposite. Would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Tricia
Not Provided
Jun 14, 2011

Absolutely superb location for

Absolutely superb location for us. Everything within walking distance, supermarket across the road, Esplanade Lagoon right in front, 3 minutes walking distance to the Reef Fleet Terminal where the Great Barrier Reef tours depart, 3 minutes walking distance to the pier restaurants, harbour, etc. Great service. Will definitely stay again if we ever return to Cairns.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Jacqui
Not Provided
Jun 14, 2011

We had a very pleasant stay in

We had a very pleasant stay in this hotel. We arrived early in the morning and the lady on the desk was very happy to look after our luggage until check-in time. The check in was quick and the staff were very friendly. We had booked 5 hotel rooms and all rooms were upgraded to one bedroom apartments which was a pleasant surprise. The rooms were spotless and the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in. There was a TV in the lounge room and a smaller one in the bedroom. The location was excellent.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Tuula
Not Provided
Apr 9, 2011

We booked a 2br unit and got a

We booked a 2br unit and got a dual occupancy which was fantastic for 2 singles. Location is excellent right on the Esplanande but also very quiet. Free parking too. Would stay again and recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Kerri
Not Provided
Mar 28, 2011

Extremely please with our hotel

Extremely please with our hotel room with a balcony. Being a hotel room they are usually very tiny this one wasn't it had plenty of room and a great view of the harbour. Would stay there again it was a fabulous location straight out into the shops.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Buffalo Grove, IL
Feb 21, 2011

Mantra Esplanade

Elegant and modern decor, very well maintained, 2 bedroom unit is very large with plenty of space for entire family, across the street from the marina and in the middle of shopping and restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Had the most delicious dinner for a reasonable price at Tha Fish (located on the Pier). We actually went back the next night for dinner again also (which we never do when traveling).

Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Cathryn
Not Provided
Jan 1, 2011

excellent location - great to

excellent location - great to have cooking and laundry facilities in room - huge bed - very close to everything

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

5
David
Not Provided
Dec 19, 2010

We absolutely loved our stay at

We absolutely loved our stay at the Mantra Esplanade and would recommend it. We had a 2 bedroom which gave us lots of room. The hotel was located on the esplanade, across from the lagoon and the location for booking/boarding activities. The hotel booked a couple of the activities for us, greeted us by name every day and answered all of our questions. The apartment was upscale and had everything we needed to prepare breakfast and pack lunches. It is also situated close to restaurants and a grocery store. I would look for a Mantra accommodation for our next vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mantra Esplanade Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jun 15, 2010

Location was excellent, nice and

Location was excellent, nice and close to the marina. We were a little disappointed as there were constantly ants in the bathroom, on the bedside tables and the bed itself. We mentioned this to the staff but they reported it normal due to the tropical weather and did not offer to do anything about it. We did not have this problem with the other places we stayed at in the same area afterwards. Also, the staff was not very knowledgeable nor helpful about how to get to places (such as where to catch a bus to Palm Cove) which was also a little disappointing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
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