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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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Located near Cairns Esplanade, this hotel offers ocean views from its brasserie. Enjoy local and international dishes at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen or relax at the outdoor pool with sun loungers. The staff is highly praised for their helpfulness.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Seafront

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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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One Bedroom Suite with Sofa | Living area | 108-cm LCD TV with digital channels, TV, MP3 dock

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

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One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns North, a neighborhood in Cairns, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Cairns Night Markets and Smithfield Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Convention Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade
    Cairns Esplanade
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets
    Cairns Night Markets
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • Dunwoodys
    11 min walk
  • Atrium
    19 min walk
  • Paper Crane
    16 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Located close to Cairns Night Markets and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the archery at this hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine brasserie, Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 173 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 108-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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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 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 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Cairns Harbourside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Cairns Harbourside Hotel located?

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Night Markets, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Cairns Convention Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cairns Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lutfur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay at the hotel. Helpful staff. Very well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were beyond helpful and the facilities were first rate. The breakfast restaurant was very good, though we did not avail ourselves of their breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nadine

Great friendly staff, hotel close to the airport but rooms a little aged
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DHEERAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to spend time with family and closer to local attractions. Shuttle is the only thing could be provided on more frequency would be way better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great friendly staff. Food also great and great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; very close to the beach, several restaurants and shopping. The rooms are are very clean, but note they are not large; little to no space for storing clothes, we left ours in suitcases on the floor. There is a kettle, tea and instant coffee which is nice, as well as mugs and wine glasses and a fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The view from the room was awesome. The food menu was very limited and in my opinion very expensive. Drinks were also expensive. The pool looks great and there were plenty of people swimming and lounging around the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool, big room good food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could see the ocean from our room. And I appreciated that they had a laundry facility so that we were able to wash our dirty clothes. The staff was very pleasant and the food was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hanife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, easy check in and out, good room service option and immaculately clean room, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ishan Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay! Great dining services.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was spectacular room 721 was magnificent We had 2 balconies with great ocean view . Comfortable bed ...nice mini kitchenette. The only negative thing was the dated cupboards but roomy and functional Staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend this hotel .
Balcony ocean view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sparsha

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
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10/10 Excellent

Walter Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel and we were satisfied with the amenities..what far surpassed expectations was the stafff! Everyone at the front desk was so kind and helpful! They are enough of a reason to come back!! Thank you everyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with great amenities . The property was a 5* star in its day. Needs some painting and attention to detail re cleaning of fans,vents etc The staff are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

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
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10/10 Excellent

Cyjo Oldham Titima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located right next door to esplanade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and comfortable. Buffet breakfast is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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
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10/10 Excellent

Elmer San Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome location great service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but well kept. People were friendly and helpful. Location was a little further out of the way than what we expected but still walkable to the main tourist area. I'd recommend it for folks who want a good balance of price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026