Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property

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Land view from property
Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 33 per person)
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Terrace/patio
Premium Twin Seafront | Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Bed Standard

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Double Beds Standard

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double beds standard with Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Premium with Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium King Seafront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Twin Seafront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite with Sofa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium King Room With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Located in Cairns North within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights like Cairns Night Markets. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 173 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking and a free shopping center shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 108-cm LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Balconies, MP3 docks, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 33 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbourside Bar & Kitchen
  • Natural Wine Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,550 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

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 buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 33 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.4 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Harbourside Hotel on Apr 11, 2026 start from $106, including 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 can I see around Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Cairns North within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland. You'll also find Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Muddy's Playground less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Cairns Harbourside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cairns Harbourside Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen.

Will Cairns Harbourside Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

The closest major airport to Cairns Harbourside Hotel is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is 2.9 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Cairns Harbourside Hotel comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and mountain views.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Cairns Harbourside Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mozhdeh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. A special thank you to Richard, who went above and beyond to assist us with recommendations and bookings for our activities and entertainment. His kindness, patience, and local knowledge made our stay much easier and more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the excellent service and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

prasad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and smelled great. Appreciated that there was a cafe in thr hotel. We used the pool while waiting to check in and the front desk lady even came over to find us when the room was ready. Very nice of her. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, curtins could not block sun in morning but fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MIGUELITO, Lacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious. They placed us in a lower floor beside the elevator shaft. Try having a good night's sleep with that! They had clean towels and bedsheets. Lots of hot water in the shower. Plumbing in the bath sink leaked. There were no wash cloths though. Breakfast could be better. The fruits weren't ripe. Coffee was okay. Same food was served both days during our stay. Scrambled eggs weren't great. Watery. Came from like a powdered form. Yuck. Ham was cooked to shoe leather level of tenderness. LOL. Coffee was okay. Ambience was made of plastic flower arrangements that looked so out of place in a tropical location. Go have breakfast somewhere else! There's lots of good breakfast places in town so opt out of the breakfast service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, University Place

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely comfy hotel. My room had a baloney and great view of the ocean. The pool is huge and, like the rest of the hotel, very clean. The staff are polite and go out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsibo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward, Lake Elmo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary ann, Campbell River

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome location great service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iqbal Ahmad, Aliso Viejo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Hotel. Friendly , cheerful staff. Food was fantastic. Will definitely be back again. Could not fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn, Akron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, attended to daily. Only down side we had was wifi in the room was fair. If you wanted good you had to go to bar. 40 minute walk to center of town along the Esplanade. Every tour but one picked us up at hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Arina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Front desk staff were amazing, so accommodating and friendly. House keeping staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025