Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel, 4-star209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns, AustraliaShow on map
8.1 · Very good2,856 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 209-217 The Esplanade.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Stunning Views and Convenient Location
Located on The Esplanade, Holiday Inn Cairns offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.
Comfortable Rooms and Relaxing Amenities
All air-conditioned rooms include a work desk, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or indulge in an in-room massage.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
Rooms
8.1
Very good
Rated 8.1 out of 10 by 2,856 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.6
- Service9.1
- Location8.6
- Rooms8.1
- Amenities7.6
- Value8.1
- Food & drink7.1
Guests mention
Friendly staffGood locationClean rooms
199christeensHighly recommend
Absolutely perfect for our holiday, Room with a fantastic view
The hotel staff were always super helpful, friendly and accommodating
Rooms was very clean and the house keepers always super helpful
Location was great not…
876mattdTAMPA, FLORIDAGood value for a great stay
Quiet, clean and comfortable. Just ten minutes walking along the Esplanade to the heart of the CBD, fifteen to the wharf area. The breakfast buffet is excellent. Staff are very courteous and professional. Family…
AM_of_OzCOFFS HARBOUR, NEW SOUTH WALESHighly Recommend!
I really enjoyed my 4 nights at this Hotel, and found the staff professional and friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and quiet.
I also really enjoyed the bar restaurant for lunch, dinner and afternoon…
selenat425Good value and easy location.
Great value for money and the location a bit further down from main strip was quieter. Lovely staff, pool looked great (no time swim though) and nice to have a balcony for fresh air and view. Buffet breakfast was great…
Seventyfour1good 3 star hotel
Staid 1 night as a family of 4 in a "sea view" standard room. The smallish room has 2 double beds (not queen) and a tiny out-dated old bathroom with shower over bath and a shower curtain. The "sea view" was obstructed by…
gregdR7953TJREDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIAGood room, amazing view
Good room for the price. All was clean, front desk was helpful. On-site laundry (a week’s worth) done for $25 Aus and delivered back to our room was an unexpected bonus.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that there is a 0.4% charge when you pay with any credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Cairns Harbourside Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns.
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