Cairns Plaza Hotel

3.5-star property
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 1800 796 370

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4.2 out of 5
Very good!
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"Large suite overlooking Cairns Esplanade and the ocean. And we didn't break the bank. Great value and good location. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 23 Aug 2018

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Hotel Description

At Cairns Plaza Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Night Markets. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self parking.

You can enjoy free WiFi, balconies and TVs, featured in all 60 rooms. Fridges, coffee/tea makers and free newspapers are also available.

The restaurant, Waterside, is open for breakfast. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-star Cairns hotel include Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Standard Room (Breakfast for 1 person)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$140 per night

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Cairns Plaza Hotel ratings based on 292 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Cairns Plaza Hotel

Everyone (190) Couples (59) Business (1) Family (41)
5 out of 5
Great breakfast.walk to everything. Clean .quiet. very nice place. Affordable. Excellent staff...very helpful. I like that you could book tours right at the hotel front desk. And very knowledgeable staff. Thanks for the memories. Loved Cairns...especially the Great Barrier Reef.

Posted by on 7 May 2019

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5 out of 5
For me this hotel was in the perfect position, on the Esplanade half way between Cairns central and the hospital. The rooms were clean and the staff friendly.

Posted by on 5 May 2019

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4 out of 5
The staff were very friendly and courteous , the room was very nice and clean and the view was to die for.

Posted by on 17 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Apr. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we are glad that you enjoyed your view. Hopefully we may see you back same day.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Apr. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at the Cairns Plaza Hotel

5 out of 5
Good location and very good breakfast. A glimpse of water from balcony

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Mar. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Morning, Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we appreciate your feedback, hopefully you will come back & visit Cairns again.

5 out of 5
The kitchen light,and one of the lounge room lamps,both neede new light bulbs. Is the Hotel restaurant just for breakfast only?

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Mar. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we appreciate your feedback, our restaurant is a breakfast only.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Apr. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to stay with us.

4 out of 5
Nice hotel, handy to kids playground and esplanade

Posted by on 26 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Jan. 2019 by Nyreene

Good Morning, Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we hope you enjoyed your stay, hopefully we may see you back some day.

2 out of 5
Reception that greeted me on arrival was fantastic. Unfortunately, it went down hill a little from there.

Posted by on 19 Dec. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Dec. 2018 by Nyreene

Good Morning, I'm glad that your stay started out good, I do apologize for it going down hill a little. If you ever come back to Cairns, I hope that you will come back & stay with us & your whole stay be great.

5 out of 5
Nice hotel, good price, nice views and location, awesome breakfast, friendly staff

Posted by on 12 Dec. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Dec. 2018 by Nyreene

Good Afternoon, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope to see you back some day.

About the Cairns Plaza Hotel

Location 145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour or ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Cairns Plaza Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Dining venue
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Airport: Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) (6.4 km / 4 mi)
  • Train station: Cairns Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Waterside – This poolside restaurant only serves breakfast.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • 24-hour check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: AUD 12.50 per person (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15.00 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 15.00 (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Cairns Plaza Hotel

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

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