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Waters Edge Apartment

4.0 star property

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Corner Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment | Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

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155 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 04870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Three Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment

  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment

  • 105 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment | Terrace/patio

Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment

  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment With Ocean Frontage

  • Sleeps 4

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Terrace/patio

Three Bedroom Swim Out Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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Corner Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment | Terrace/patio

Corner Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Corner Swim-Out Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Corner Three Bedroom Swimout Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Three-Bedroom Apartment With Pool Access

  • Sleeps 6

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment With Ocean Frontage

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Cairns

A stay at Waters Edge Apartment places you in the heart of Cairns, a short 3-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and within 2 minutes by car from Reef Fleet Terminal. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bulmba-ja Arts Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Muddy's Playground.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Private Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Waters Edge Apartment

Waters Edge Apartment offers 17 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 17 units
  • 6 floors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - noon)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [144 on Abbott Street.]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the reception telephone for check-in assistance.
Reception hours are from 9 AM to noon on public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 64914610867

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Waters Edge Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boon Leong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious apartment, friendly staff, amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

The staff was friendly and helped us arrange to store luggage before our flight after check out. We got the top floor with a spectacular ocean view. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suvd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good kitchen and nice pool. Great stay!”
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Kingsport

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 bedroom apartment was ideal for 6 people with 2 king beds for adult couples and 2 single beds for kids. Excellent location with city center within 2 km walk. Ground level parking for 1-2 vehicles. Ocean view somewhat obscured by trees in the park across the street. The beach view featured in the website photos was taken before the park was developed.. The apartment was very well equipped with cooking and eating utensels with cooktop stove, microwave oven, baking oven, toaster, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer. Independent air conditioning for living room/dining room/ kitchen space and bedrooms. The hot water pressure was very low in all the taps in the apartment. This was apparently common to the entire building because there was no remedy offered. The water jet system in the master bedroom didn’t work. The reception office operates only between 8 am and 5 pm. If you are arriving early or later, be sure you receive a code for the key locker from the management at least 24 hours before arrival. Due to miscommunication and flight delays we arrived at 1 am with 2 screaming toddlers and no key code and had to rouse the owner on the emergency phone to get into the building. We got in only because our taxi driver had run into this before at Water's Edge and talked us through the process.
Sunrise from our apartment balcony with a current view of the waterfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location. Easy access to Muddys for the kids and a short walk to a wide range of cafes and restaurants on the Esplande.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great layout and walking distance to restaurants. Awesome cafe across the road. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. Location was great, walking distance to everything you need cafe, restaurants, lagoon and the boat terminal. Reception staff were lovely and accommodating, we will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate and well appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a lovely stay, big apartments, good location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a lovely stay at waters edge, located over the road from muddy’s (kids playground, cafe, water play) short walk to city along the esplanade board walk. Spacious apartment with a great view. My only negative was it wasn’t pram friendly, had to carry pram up/down stairs to get to the lift from both entrances
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family group

Our family of 7 stayed in unit 1 for 7 nights. The unit was spacious with enough room for a large group. The direct access to the pool was a big hit with our children and saved the fuss of packing up the family for a trek to the pool every time the kids wanted a swim. Muddys park and cafe directly across the road was handy for the kids to wear themselves out every day, The staff where all friendly and accommodating, including the house keeping who happened to come every day to service our room when our disabled daughter was sleeping. We would definitely recommend this accomodation to our family and friends. The only negatives would be the amount of glass furniture and breakable decor with kids was concerning, we had to move a large amount of breakable items out of our children’s reach. The sun from dawn till after noon was scorching on the front patio and in the pool, some form of shade would be amazing to take advantage of the great location and the swim out pool. Overall a fantastic unit, staff and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This apartment was in a great position walk along the boardwalk to the pier, restaurants, shop and the marina with an amazing view from the verandah. Nice pool to swim in. Friendly helpful staff. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

AlanMckay, Surfers Paradise,Queensland

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well first of all there is nothing wrong with the property itself it is the location of the property that is the problem .Directly across the road is a large council playground and a Cafe called Muddy’s , well from about 7am to 7pm everyday all you hear if you have the windows or sliding door open is screaming kids , delivery trucks , and cars coming and going. The only way we could get any peace and quite was to shut all the doors and windows. Would not recommend to anyone who wants some peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Brisbane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great accommodation. Craig was lovely. Recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swim out apartment was amazing. Close to Muddys playground and a lovely walk to the shops. The only thing we didn’t like was that the bbq area was not near the pool instead it was out the back where it was hard to get to.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was excellent. Clean and spacious. All of the comforts of home. Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally well kept and clean apartment close to all activities! Lots of room missing from hotel rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment my husband & I stayed in was well appointed especially the kitchen . The view would have to be the best in Cairns We will definetly stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect location for our family, we highly recommend these apartments.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great from getting there with instructions clear and communication was great and final on leave was perfect they helped with what ever question we gave them Thanks Criag, Tania abd WaterEdge apartment team for a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marg, Sydney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was excellent. Plenty of room for 4 ladies for our long weekend. Carmel gave us great tips for our 5 day stay. Location was great, however Friday night is a little noisy due to children’s playground across the road. Muddy’s Cafe across the road has fantastic coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Auckland, NZ

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and view. Super clean, great air con.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019