Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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King Bed Suite Seafront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor spa tub
2 Double Beds Standard | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Twin Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Suite with Sofa

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Double beds standard with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Premium with Sofa

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bed Premium

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Suite Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Seafront

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Twin Seafront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium King Seafront

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Room With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬2 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 conference space, 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free shopping center shuttle, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A nature reserve, a water dispenser, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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 separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 108-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

Languages

Czech, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 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
  • 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

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • 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 crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 108-cm LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
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
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

  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas 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.

Is Cairns Harbourside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

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.

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

Nice hotel, comfortable, great location and staff very helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good place to stay. Walkable distance to centre of town. Perfect room for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location. Nice walk along the esplanade to bars and restaurants. We had a great sunrise view from our room looking out over the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice hotel , fantastic location , no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

It was a Nice stay whit a pleasant and helpfunctie staf.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, good location with a lovely walk along the beachside to the ‘centre’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent Hotel. Rooms are dated but very clean. Staff were excellent. Hotel is cutely decorated and has great surrounding grounds. Nice walk to downtown. My room had an excellent view of the ocean and park area across the street. Good breakfast buffet. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

Close to the airport and esplenide
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location, access to sightseeing and food. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice quiet location with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location across the Esplanade. Partial view of ocean. Staff friendly. Easy to walk to places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Hotel quality, clean, 2km from town so walkable, nice pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Beautiful property, friendly staff, great happy hour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Cute spot in a great location. Room was musty, which I attributed to the humid climate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice hotel lovely walk to cairns centre along the esplanade, clean and quiet easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location. Super friendly staff. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice, clean rooms. 25 min walking to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Overall an OK property. Rooms are a little dated with small ants running around. Breakfast buffet was good the outdoor dinning and lounge area was nice. For the price it was a good option.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Really lovely staff, there was always somebody there if you needed anything. The room itself was nice and spacious, with a balcony. Nice location on the ocean side with a nice walk down the promenade to the centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This property meet all our needs, will certainly stay there aga
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025