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Citysider Cairns

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Terrace/patio
32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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17A Upward Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Living area

One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment With Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

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At Citysider Cairns you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital. Highlights at this aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features an LCD TV with digital channels, along with free WiFi, a furnished balcony or patio and a dining area. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and Netflix are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Cairns Central Business District aparthotel include Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Citysider Cairns

Aparthotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Citysider Cairns, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 20 kilometres, a theme park shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Citysider Cairns. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1993
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Citysider Cairns offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 45 per stay

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 45 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 41 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1993
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 45.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 per cent

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 may be 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Citysider
Citysider Apartment
Citysider Apartment Cairns
Citysider Cairns
Citysider Cairns Apartment
Citysider Cairns Cairns
Citysider Cairns Aparthotel
Citysider Cairns Aparthotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Citysider Cairns?

Citysider Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Citysider Cairns?

Yep, Citysider Cairns has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Citysider Cairns?

The closest beach to Citysider Cairns is Yorkeys Knob Beach (11.5 km).

Does Citysider Cairns have a pool?

Citysider Cairns has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Citysider Cairns family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Citysider Cairns is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Citysider Cairns?

No, Citysider Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Citysider Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Citysider Cairns?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Citysider Cairns Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, the staff are very helpful and friendly. Perfect place for me to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They rooms were perfect ,and the staff were amazing ,very helpful,and it is a lovely quiet place to stay,loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heinrich and his wife were great hosts. Beautiful clean apartments close to the Esplanade. We stored our baggage with them when we arrived and before leaving as our flights arrived early and left late. They gave us really great local recommendations for trips and local fresh barramundi. The apartment is gated for extra security and is well stocked with a kitchen, tea, coffee and the essentials. It was a lovely week in Cairns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Managers friendly and helpful going the extra mile to make guests feel welcome and the stay very relaxed and enjoyable. Property landscaped beautifully and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is within walking distance of CBD and esplanade. Apartment was comfortable and had all amenities and appliances we needed. Only small things were that the curtains in bedrooms are not blockout, and light comes in as soon as sun is up, and in general the apartment is getting quite tired and needs a facelift (new shower head, noisy front door, replace silicone, chipped tiles etc).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had a perfect stay at Citysider Holiday Apartments! The apartments were very spacious and ideal for our family with small children. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. While the location isn’t the most central, everything is still within walking distance if you don’t mind a bit of a walk. A special thanks to Manager Heinrich – he was incredibly helpful and friendly, truly going above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a good stay here, was only a 1k walk to the Esplanade, shops were also close by. Fairly clean in the unit, did find some things left by previous guests. If offering a clean/sheet change after a 7 day stay, perhaps this could be done in the middle of the stay, as we had 8 nights and it didn't happen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pranjal, Newcastle

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Need elevator after long day of sight seeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good facilities. Older property, needs a bit of updating and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cairns holiday

Comfortable apartment with all amenities. Would be happy to booj again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value for money!

We had a very comfortable apartment, albeit a bit dated but perfectly functional. The saltwater pool is a gem and the garden areas beautifully landscaped. It was a little out of the centre of Cairns and with no nearby public transport that could be a problem for some.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good few days stay!

Citysider was very good, apt clean, everything you could need, couple running it helpful and pleasant. Was a steady knocking sound in our bedroom all night! No idea what it was! Forgot to mention it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful managers. Nice and clean. Good location- a bit of a walk into city but good taxis. Beds comfortable and clean linen but furniture very old and stove needs replacing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUIWEN

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy and a little far out, next time I will stay closer to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness Spacious Well equipped Especially having a washing machine and Drier. Friendly Staff Enjoyable Stay Rela xing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was spacious and had everything needed. Manager was great, went above and beyond. Plumbing knocking during the night was a problem. No smoke alarms was concerning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Customer service was great, very polite and kind, however, I arrived late on night 1, I established my fridge didn’t work, I informed reception. They got someone out (apparently) but it was never fixed. This for me was just disappointing as I select apartments with full kitchens for a reason. Not having a fridge for 4 days very very inconvenient, no compensation offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice apartment with full kitchen

nice apartment with full kitchen. Heinrich (owner or manager) was extra helpful. Walking distance from central business district.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was exactly what we needed - close to everything and easy communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023