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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property

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Land view from property
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
A breakfast table with various dishes, a glass of orange juice, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | Balcony view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 Night Markets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Bed Premium

King Bed Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Room With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within 3 minutes by car from Cairns Night Markets..This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 108-cm LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 173 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private balconies. 108-cm LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2550 square feet (237 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1039 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

hellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms not upto standard,will definitely not be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hezel Mae

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom and lounge is spacious. Bathroom is good. But the chair in the dining table is full of stained. I love the area where the hotel is and the small garden but the only problem I have is that the bedroom is smells moldy. The pillow and bedsheet ( doner/dina cover ) is mouldy smell and because of that I couldn’t sleep on the first night, my eyes was teary/crying and runny blocked nose. Second night I sleep in the couch and used the towel as my blanket and I slept better
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but wasn’t initially given room booked. View was non existent. Servicing of room great but restaurant very poor. Wouldn’t allow any changes and after speaking to manager he promised to sort and come back to me. He never did! Wouldn’t mind it the bar tender said they probably wouldn’t like it - but never went to ask! Was between ok and good; but gave a good based on room (separate bedroom) and servicing of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hanife

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not as the same standard as previous, dated and humid. Noisy workman outside our room in the afternoon and back again at 7am in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Pedreno, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cyjo Oldham Titima, Brisbane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located right next door to esplanade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was as described nice walk into central cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

peter, Laguna niguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool, big room good food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sparsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic room with a nice view. The staff were friendly as well & answered all our questions regarding the local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kamal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and no issues with anything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, like friends Yummy cocktails A few less hairs in the shower would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cozy room, Loved the amenities provided, Amazing, friendly helpful staff, beautiful sea view rooms, Room service 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and comfortable. Buffet breakfast is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room big and spacious. Lovely beds and pillows. Nice hot shower all in a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extended check out and a bottle of complimentary wine for our anniversary! Very impressed. We will be back! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric Bee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Greystanes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was always spotless and the staff were friendly and always happy to help
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026