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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Land view from property
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
One King & One Single Standard
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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King Bed Premium

King Bed Premium

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium King Room With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3

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Living area

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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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 a 5-minute drive of 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 - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

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
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬11 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 offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. 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 and hair dryers.

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.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. 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.

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 parking

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

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

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
  • 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
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
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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. 555 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1010 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

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near airport and walkable to city centre. Large rooms, good and responsive staff. We would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable with amazing views

We had a great stay here. Definitely pay for the harbour view - so beautiful! Great breakfast, great service and very quiet and comfortable rooms. The staff even left a little gift us in our room with was a lovely touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but could be a lot better with a little TLC

Good location and building but the rooms need a major refresh. A new mattress a coat of paint, and a few maintenance items would help a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not Luxury- but good value. Great location

The hotel is a good value for the money. It isn’t a luxury hotel. It is clean and the beds are great. It is in a great location. The rooms could use some renovation, but overall they are ok. We did notice mold in the heat vent above the shower. One disappointing thing was that the pool and hot tub are not heated. Beautiful pool, but no one uses it since they are not heated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing! The room had a musty smell and looks a bit tired.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Good breakfast. Nice view of the beach. Convenient to walking, running paths.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We really enjoyed it with our two kids, and it’s very well located. The resto including for breakfast is great , as is the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place shame about the mattresses

The mattresses are uncomfortable and need to be upgraded. Two of us two seperate beds same problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Garrett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived on a day when the computer systems were not functioning and although 30mins before check-in was abruptly dismissed away with no ETA provided to check-in. Despite this the duty manager took the feed-back with empathy. The room also had a prior guests nail filings on the carpet… Room for improvement…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leiki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location on the Esplanade. Limited parking on site, but plenty on the street. We were on the first floor so unfortunately there was a fair bit of noise from the street. The room was small and a bit dated, but clean. Mattress was old and indented. Friendly staff. The included breakfast buffet was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catarina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed two times in this hotel. First time was ok, spacious room, old but clean. Breakfast was good enough. Second time I asked for a walk in shower if possible and I got a walk in shower in a huge room on the 7th floor with two balconies with a great view, but the tv wasn’t programmed, the balcony door got stuck and my friend was almost locked outside, the tea kettle leaked water all over the counter, and the room door lock mechanism didn’t work properly (took many tries each time), their dryer broke and my laundry was late coming back. This hotel needs some serious updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great convenient location, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Litsa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay although only downside was lack of plates and knives and mugs etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I received what we needed at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, Safe and pretty area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very nice, clean, and comfortable. The staff were very friendly, and I would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel reception, restaurant, bar, outdoor area and pool were lovely. However the room itself needs upgrading and updating. Photos didn’t match what we got but it did the job
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025