Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale waterfront hotel, walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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View from property
Terrace/patio
View from property
One King & One Single Standard
Meeting facility

Overview of Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Night Markets3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCairns Convention Centre4 min drive
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)5 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One King & One Single Standard with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

One King & One Single Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairns

At Cairns Harbourside Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade and within 30 minutes of Cairns Night Markets. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies, and LCD TVs. .The brasserie, Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Natural Wine Bar is the hotel's own wine bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to archery. 2551 square feet (237 square meters) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping center shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Cairns North hotel include Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 4 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Aquarium - 2 min drive
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Muddy's Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Guyala Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Brother Jenkins - 3 min drive
  • Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Lobby Bar - 11 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Upscale waterfront hotel, walk to Cairns Esplanade
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2551 square feet (237 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Cairns Harbourside Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 108-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 transport

  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,551 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Mercure Harbourside
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Mercure Harbourside Hotel
Mercure Harbourside Hotel Cairns
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Harbourside Hotel on 15 May 2024 start from AU$144.01, 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.

Is parking available at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yep, Cairns Harbourside Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Cairns Harbourside Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Cairns Harbourside Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

Is Cairns Harbourside Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and laundry facilities, as well as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Cairns Harbourside Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

No, Cairns Harbourside Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gave us the wrong room and charged 3 times for the pleasure - took several calls to get it sorted. No apologies what so ever
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very good front of house. Nice room with a view and all facilities fine. Excellent choice at breakfast but very sad that no proper restaurant Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
😁
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff. Good food in the restaurant. Close to the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Lots of options for things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Managua

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023