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Marlin Waters

4.0 star property

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On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool
Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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131-133 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Macalister Range National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

1 Bedroom-Min. 3 Nights

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Cairns

A stay at Marlin Waters places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 5-minute drive of Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. .This beach apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Macalister Range National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Macalister Range National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 25 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 31 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 21 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Chiosco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coco Mojo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ellis Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Marlin Waters

Marlin Waters offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 38-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 38-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This apartment also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, laundry facilities, and a library. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours and a train station pick-up service.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 10 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 20 units
  • 4 floors
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 100.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 30 (one-way), (from 2 to 16 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.00 per day

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; cash is not accepted
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Marlin Waters
Marlin Waters Apartment
Marlin Waters Apartment Palm Cove
Marlin Waters Palm Cove
Marlin Waters Apartment
Marlin Waters Palm Cove
Marlin Waters Apartment Palm Cove

Marlin Waters Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, lots of bars and restaurants close by Great location for relaxing and walk anlong beach. Apartment clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the apartment, beautiful decor and great position. The Managers are very friendly and accommodating. Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All rooms face the ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Terry, Buckeye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in the perfect beach location, directly across from the safe swim area. The woman working at reception was very helpful, kind, nice. The outside of the building could use a little updating. The decor is basic, but clean. We would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Although basic, the apartment was very comfortable, spacious and well kept with a fantastic view of the ocean. Helpful, friendly managers and excellent location. We enjoyed falling asleep and waking to the sound of the waves and would certainly choose to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Location

Great location with views of the beach. Modern furniture and very comfortable bed. Great place to stay for a couple with kitchen facilities. Lift was very handy as stayed on the 4th floor. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice size, location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of Marlin Waters is fantastic....right in the middle of everything and directly opposite the netted swimming area. The Surf Club is right next door and a host of restaurants are within short walking distance. Our apartment was spacious, modern and clean and had a great view of the water. Rhonda was wonderful and so helpful after our flight was cancelled and we had to rush off to catch an earlier flight. In our haste to leave, we left our car keys behind which Rhonda kindly found and mailed back. We would definitely recommend a stay at Marlin Waters!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sparkling clean apartment right across the road from the swimming net. Rhonda offered a pleasant discount for meals and drinks at the local Irish pub.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious apartment with beachfront views. Friendly staff. Quiet air conditioning. Convenient to many restaurants and shops. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location next to the beach and near all the restaurants and shops is the best. Close to all the action
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious apartment & Rhonda was a fountain of local knowledge. I liked that access was from behind apartments & not from through a reception area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location loved the fact that it is a stones throw to the beach. Our apartment was very spacious and had everything we needed. The pool area could do with an update, very hot during the middle of the day, could do with some umbrellas for shade.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Bribie Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The position of the units is perfect. The beach is straight across the street and you walk to cafes and restaurants. Rhonda was very helpful and informative. The bed was extremely comfortable. Everything was perfect. Had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Great place to relax

Fabulous location, across the road to the beach and close to everything. Comfortable, functional room. Owners friendly & helpful. Nice pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic trip, location and room superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right on the beach front was great. The pool area and BBQ were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

lovely appartment.

comfortable with views of the sea. large flat with all amenities and near all restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property condition was excellent. Proximity to the beach and shopping strip was also excellent. Undercover parking was a bonus. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019