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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Land view from property
One King & One Single Standard
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Located near Cairns Esplanade, this hotel offers ocean views from its brasserie. Enjoy local and international dishes at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen or relax at the outdoor pool with sun loungers. The staff is highly praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

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Balcony
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Individually decorated
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Free cots/infant beds
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HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

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Balcony
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Air conditioning
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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

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Balcony
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
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HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Bed Premium

8.6 out of 10
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Balcony
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

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Balcony
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Cairns Night Markets and Smithfield Shopping Centre are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Cairns Convention Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith St Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cock and Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Located close to Cairns Night Markets and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the archery at this hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine brasserie, Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping centre shuttle and a banquet hall
  • A computer station, outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 173 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 108-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • 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
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 33 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,550 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 33 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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
Mercure Cairns Harbourside
Mercure Harbourside
Mercure Harbourside Cairns
Mercure Harbourside Hotel
Mercure Harbourside Hotel Cairns
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Harbourside Hotel on 11 Oct 2025 start from AU$167.95, 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 Cairns Harbourside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Cairns Harbourside Hotel located?

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Night Markets and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Cairns Convention Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cairns Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, service and kids loved the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place at reasonable rates. Lovely views to ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Good location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful front desk, close to things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing room with a view! Cairns has so much to offer! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time with family. The ocean view with gardens across the way was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were excellent..cheerful and friendly..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. We enjoyed the facilities. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good middle range hotel right on the Esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boardwalk (2.5km) that leads to town along the ocean. Safe at all hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilanjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pool & garden very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

chirasmita

Experience was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saibeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed and great location for exploring Cairns. Rooms could do with double glazing as the airport is close and the helipad for the hospital even closer! All in all a great option for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, comfortable, great location and staff very helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely slone night stay. The communal areas particularly the pool was lovely as was the bar and restaurant area. The rooms were dated and some mould in the tiles of the bathroom but perfectly comfortable.would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min from the airport and a 20 min walk from the central shopping / restaurant area along the lovely esplanade. The staff was super helpful storing our bags when we arrived early and when we were leaving late on the back end of our stay. The rooms were clean and nearly all have balconies. The pool is also nice. We did not take advantage of the restaurant but it was clean with a cute garden. I'm sure it's just as lovely as the rest of the property. A solid stay for anyone exploring Cairns over the long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property. We enjoyed it a lot. I was sorfy the restaurant was not open for dinner, but the breakfast buffet was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Good breakfast. Nice view of the beach. Convenient to walking, running paths.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Early seamless check in and offsite gym. Beautiful view fepm ocean rrom and nice pool and patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, Safe and pretty area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025