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BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade

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1 Bedroom Ocean | Balcony view
3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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60 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 Bedroom Garden | Garden view

1 Bedroom Garden

  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

  • 1572 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Ocean | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

1 Bedroom Ocean

  • 635 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Garden Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Ocean

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Located in Cairns Central Business District, BreakFree Royal Harbour is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Reef Fleet Terminal. This 30-room aparthotel has an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a gym.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 11 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BreakFree Royal Harbour

Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade
At BreakFree Royal Harbour, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AUD 15 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and a furnished balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find WiFi and a 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels and pay movies. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a ceiling fan. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Languages

English, Japanese, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Crib: AUD 10 per night
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • CD player
  • Pay movies

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 30 units
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

BreakFree Royal Harbour
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns
Breakfree Royal Harbour Hotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairn
Breakfree Royal Harbour Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

BreakFree Royal Harbour provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree Royal Harbour on Aug 3, 2025 start from $212.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around BreakFree Royal Harbour?

This aparthotel is situated in Cairns Central Business District within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. You'll also find Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour feature a casino?

No, BreakFree Royal Harbour doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is BreakFree Royal Harbour good for couples?

Couples staying at this aparthotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, BreakFree Royal Harbour doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will BreakFree Royal Harbour allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at BreakFree Royal Harbour though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from BreakFree Royal Harbour?

The closest major airport to BreakFree Royal Harbour is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is 4 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

Yes, every apartment at BreakFree Royal Harbour comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

BreakFree Royal Harbour Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 752 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Great but no wifi

The wifi was awful, connection kept dropping out and more often than not i had to connect to the free Telstra. I had to wash all the cups and dishes as they were greasy. Otherwise it was great. The view was amazing! The Esplanade and night markets were right outside. Loads of bars and restaurants just seconds away. We watched loads of birds flying past our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has some wear and tear, but the location is perfect. It has plenty of space, the kitchen even includes a washing machine. The round tub is a nice plus. Cleanliness was the only point I think they could improve, but other than that, I really loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That the unit had a decent kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Room comfort
Excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean tidy unit with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to many dining options and attractions. Awesome location, very quiet on 7th floor despite hustle and budtle below. Comfy bed, incredible view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Amenities
Large apartment. Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location to shops , dining and tours
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think all the bad reviews must be about the same apartment ? Our apartment was very dated. We had to use a fork to get plug out of the bath. Black tape for fix of pipe work (visible) and floor filthy. Isn’t one bedroom. Front door opens straight into bedroom area and they have a screen you can pull across (but then can’t get around the bed if you do) more like a studio apartment. Definitely not one bedroom. Walked around barefoot and feet were very dirty quite soon. The main issue was the balcony. The chairs were extremely worn/split fabric. We did have a sea view if you looked directly in front but the main view was of the backs and side of restaurants inc McDonald’s. So bin areas/parking etc. so we also had noise from all their huge extractors and the food smells. apartments own air con extractor is located on the balcony which is noisy. Turning that off helps slightly ? All this meant we didn’t really use the balcony, which was disappointing as that’s a main reason we booked this. Photos very misleading.cant believe the cost tbh as we have had so much better for less. We expected to be able to enjoy breakfast /a glass of wine on the balcony. This was impossible. The location is really good, (very noisy from pub til late on a Saturday) staff friendly. Apparently we had a very good apartment when we asked at checking in?? I assume that was a standard reply as it honestly is very poor. Also WiFi is additional cost? Fab area but book somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,close to everything. Nothing to dislike
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location above night markets
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The apartment is equipped very well, hair dryer, iron and board, air fryer, dinnerware, glassware, cutlery, pods coffee machine,shampoo , hair conditioner, hand and body wash, pool towels, alarm clock ect. Beautiful view over the garden, multiple BBQ areas, cloth line and pegs,1 of the entrances leads to the Esplanade with easy access to all the restaurants and shops. The apartment is not freshly renovated, but clean and well maintained ! We had a great time staying! Thank you 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is incredible. Didnt need a car, just got bus to Palm Cove. So many attractions walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’d not fully realised just how close to the esplanade and the whole range of restaurants and shops immediately on our doorstep. We were there a week and hired a car dior a couple of days choosing Europcar because their vehicles were parked in the hotel carpark - so no parking fees - guaranteed parking after a day trip and drop off at the airport - so no transfers either. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The garden room we rented was perfect for us…with an adequate kitchen ann a bbq in the garden. Would fully recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was some construction noise adjacent that was very annoying but obviously that was just unfortunate timing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul Franklin

Traveled with partner
Overall a great property in a good location and our apartment 607 was perfectly located but please steam clean the floor tiles more often
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities. The noise from extractor fans on the roof next door made it impossible to sit on our balcony. Will not be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great hotel

Was comfy and spa was great. Will definitly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wapke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was clean and comfortable. The views were amazing and the location was the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The BreakFree Cairns boasts some amazing staff, central location and an aging building with odd unit design. Our experience had us "jokingly" terming it the BreakDown Royal Harbour. In hindsight, we feel we ought to have been partially refunded for the inconveniences. On the positive side Central location *Comfy beds *Clean *Excellent staff, mostly. One man (Valter) was 5 star... hope you get him for service! He's incredible. *Spacious lounge area, although no powerpoints or lamps near sofa for reading at night. *Lovely gardens and pool. *Book share area. It may have been a one off, but unfortunately our 9 night stay wasn't smooth at all. The room was more suited to the younger person or a couple, not two more mature ladies. * Unfortunately, we had no cold water on our first day. This was rectified. * The spa with shower was difficult to get into and also very slippery so we were given a non slip mat. * The bathroom was not really suitable for twin share travellers and better for couples as it had only glass petitions and no privacy from the outside world. We were on the ground floor. * The washing machine broke down completely. * Bedroom was extremely small, had no natural light and lacked privacy and had no room for two suitcases. * Kitchen was pretty but impractical -no dishwasher, no pantry space, no oven, had to ask for basics like salad bowls etc Things were rectified by the staff, but our good experiences at the Breakfree were few. Location was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024