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The Oceanfront Cairns

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
Living area
A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious living area with a large window, a kitchen, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

4 Bedroom Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 150 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

2 Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Mountain View Queen

A modern bathroom with a white sink, wooden vanity, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.

Deluxe Mountain View Queen

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment

A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a stand, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 4 Bedroom Apartment

A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

4 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns places you steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cairns Mudflats. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers luggage storage and a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Cairns North hotel, attractions include Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns offers its guests an outdoor pool and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Oceanfront Cairns offers 132 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 150 per stay

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

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 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
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Oceanfront Cairns?

Yep, The Oceanfront Cairns has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oceanfront Cairns?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oceanfront Cairns on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Oceanfront Cairns?

The closest beach to The Oceanfront Cairns is Palm Cove Beach (19.7 km).

Does The Oceanfront Cairns have a pool?

The Oceanfront Cairns has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Oceanfront Cairns?

No, The Oceanfront Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Oceanfront Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Oceanfront Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Oceanfront Cairns Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 86 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful staff. I could see maintenance work was being carried out but didn't affect my stay. For the price it was very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views but very old and tired decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was going through a refit. So there was a bit of daytime noises. No restaurant. The staff were fantastic and friendly. Good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service
Needs a major renovation looks old not according to photos on advertisements
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very basic and although the price is low for the Cairns area it is still too expensive for the quality of this accomodation. The building is aging and needs a decent clean of mouldy external surfaces.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely The room we were in hasn't had any renovations for at least 30 years Should not be used just terrible Probably contracted Scabies from a blanket i wouldn't use as a door mat. No hand towels replacement of towels or rinsing and washing items. Electrical points original and damaged. We won't be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel sat vacant for one year and recently purchased by someone. They have attempted renovate. I would suggest they finish renovating before booking people. The first night we had pubic hair all over the floors - dirty basin - no blankets - no towels - the staff were very kind and helpful and gave us a new room which they said was renovated with a new bathroom. Arriving back after a great day in Cairns we discovered once again we had no towels - no blankets and a dirty room full of dust from the renovations. Two very helpful staff came up and wiped as much of the dust off our bed heads - brought blankets - new cups and saucers . The floors were covered in renovated dust. This was to be a special birthday for my three daughters and myself and found this time very disappointing. The photos and description of this hotel are not realistic. I feel we should be reimbursed in some capacity. I would not recommend staying here at this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel should NOT be open! When we booked, the pictures looked just like lovely hotel rooms, bright & fresh, the reviews not bad - you had the impression through the description that this hotel has just reopened after refurbishment. The room we got for 4 nights was very old, dated, the fridge was malfunctioning , super old and rusty; as was the remainder of the room and bathroom: a hammock of a mattress, yucky smoke-hole stained chairs and the carpet was another league altogether: it smelled so bad that we never closed the balcony door. After going right back to reception to ask for a refurbished alternative I was told there aren’t any available. Yes, staff seem friendly enough but they have no influence of this hotel’ s condition. After trying to find the first reviews again I suddenly found several very negative reviews which exactly described our experience. Every guest we met in the elevator and hallways, quite a few, exchanged the very same views & experiences with us. Some had tried to or succeeded in canceling their stay. After two days into our 4-day stay we had enough and left the ‘hotel’. Save yourself the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cadie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing true about the room from the advisement was the view. You couldn’t ask for better. However the rest was so far from the truth in the picture. We even asked for clean fresh blankets because I wouldn’t let my family use what was in the cupboard. My husband slept on a rolled up towel and the 1 pillow that he was allocated as his was so flat. There was one chair on the balcony. No table. Some blue substance splattered over the balcony floor. Rubbish has not been cleaned off the roof that we could see down below us, old baby’s bottle and old cans. The tub had dreaming away issues so when using the shower you were constantly standing in ankle deep water. There was old blue tac on the walls where a motor or poster must have been. The tv table has multiple holes where another device was secured to it once. There was wire cabling hanging from the glass door frame onto the balcony. I understand that the room price was on the cheaper end of what else is in that area but it’s just sheer false advertisement. We would have stayed 20km away to have the same price and a whole better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be demolished and rebuilt. Wifi didn’t work. Very old and outdated. Could not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fran and Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent coffee cups for the only positive sorry. Accommodation was grotty, old and tired and certainly not a reflection on your advertisement. Extremely disappointed sadly for our beautiful home city, cannot imagine coming for a holiday and booking there for several nights....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We understand the property has just changed hands and we hope it improves. the bed was terrible and they didn’t even supply a blankets. We only had a sheet and 1pillow each. No parking was available on site. The curtains were mouldy. The whole room was nothing like the photos and we should have demanded a refund. Dissapointing to drive for 5 hours and not get what you think you’re getting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would class this more as a backpacker or roadside motel standard. No blankets and was cold in the night, no wifi despite being advertised, tv wasnt tuned in. Staff were helpful and room was clean but not worth what we paid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room was totally unacceptable. Dirty, curtain hanging off rail nothing like the photos. Not one to normally complain but the staff were most helpful and courteous and moved us to another room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pushpinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel i have ever stayed in Cairns. Rooms were dirty, mound everywhere. no wish washer/ no washing machine(while booking it mentioned all amenities). Pool was in terrible conditions. Staff was very friendly. Would not recommend to anyone to stay at this place/
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent while property undergoing refurbishment and update.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sissel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has just been taken over by new owners the staff were saying, so are putting a lot of money into it to get it up to 4 star. The staff were so helpful, my room was great ,and with the improvements it'll only get better. What a location too, loved we were looking out over the ocean, and an easy walk into town. I'll definitely be staying here again when I come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026