Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Guests can enjoy balconies and a covered outdoor seating area at this hotel.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and the hotel's modern architecture.
Enjoy al fresco dining with a view of the pool surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with a wicker chair.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a checkered floor, reception desk, and a large circular clock above the elevator, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Night Markets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairns Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

2 Double Beds Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Twin Seafront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

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

One Bedroom Suite with Sofa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Double beds standard with Sea View

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

King Bed Premium with Sofa

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

King Bed Premium

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Suite Seafront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Seafront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King 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 and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 0.0 miles
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

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

Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. 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 satellite channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. 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.

Languages

Czech, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Slovak

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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 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
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
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.
  • 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.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 Aug 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Harbourside Hotel on Aug 26, 2025 start from $125.84, 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 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 Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, 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.

Is Cairns Harbourside Hotel good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family 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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Cairns Harbourside Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden 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. 544 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Amazing helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi is super slow
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bed bugs, but decent sized rooms.

The room was nice and the two double beds were comfortable for me and my friend. Unfortunately, we both got bitten all over by bedbugs in the bed. We tried to explain it to the guy at the front desk the morning after and said that we suspected that they were bedbugs in the room. However, he didn't seem bothered at all and didn't offer an apology or anything other than saying oh I guess I'll have to get someone to look at the room, then just looked down at his screen again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms need a revamp
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Baljinder Singh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Burbank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern property across the street from the Cairns Esplanade. Shuttle service available (4x a day) to the town center (book it at the front desk) there are return shuttles as well, but we chose to walk back. The in house dining options were very good. Helpful and friendly staff. Some on-site parking, plenty of street parking. Comfortable rooms, the A/C really works well. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Morris

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Morris

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Every staff member that we came in contact with were very welcoming, attentive and cheery. They couldn't do enough for us. The bar manager was amazing and made great selections for my daughter who is vegan. Everyone was just so welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. The downside was the cleanliness of the room. There was dust on most furniture and the carpet hadn't been vacuumed very well. The shower/bath was dirty, and the glass windows were also dirty. There were dead bugs on the furniture as well. We did opt to have our room serviced each day, however, out of the four nights, we only had our room serviced twice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location with a lovely walk along the beachside to the ‘centre’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ivana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was comfy, bed with soft and firm pillows, shower had very good preassure. The water in the region was making my skin very dry, meaning my hands were peeling after every handwash.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely staff, there was always somebody there if you needed anything. The room itself was nice and spacious, with a balcony. Nice location on the ocean side with a nice walk down the promenade to the centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with family
This property could have been cleaner. Our bedding and room was clean but the room was dated and in need of some attention. The common areas, dining, bar, outside dining and pool areas could use some additional maintenance attention. There was 1 outlet to use to charge phones and tablets for three people. The lack of available outlets was a problem. This hotel was quite a walk from the night markets and the harbor boats. This was my mistake for not checking the distance but overall I would probably choose a different accommodation for a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent hotel with a kind staff. But updated rooms and old bathrooms. matters not good at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025