A short walk from Cairns Esplanade, Waters Edge Apartment provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Waters Edge Apartment is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bulmba-ja Arts Centre and Muddy's Playground. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and The Cultural Place are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Cairns travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waters Edge Apartment
This smoke-free apartment building features 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues are on-site. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Waters Edge Apartment offers 17 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Cairns apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
17 units
6 floors
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - noon)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [144 on Abbott Street.]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the reception telephone for check-in assistance.
Reception hours are from 9 AM to noon on public holidays.
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 64914610867
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Frequently asked questions
Does Waters Edge Apartment have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.
Is Waters Edge Apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waters Edge Apartment?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Waters Edge Apartment?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Waters Edge Apartment?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Waters Edge Apartment located?
Located in Cairns Central Business District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's Cathedral and Muddy's Playground are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 21 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Waters Edge Apartment Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 197 reviews
10 - Excellent
149
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 197 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 197 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 197 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
18 Nov 2025
The staff was friendly and helped us arrange to store luggage before our flight after check out. We got the top floor with a spectacular ocean view. Will definitely recommend.
The 3 bedroom apartment was ideal for 6 people with 2 king beds for adult couples and 2 single beds for kids. Excellent location with city center within 2 km walk. Ground level parking for 1-2 vehicles. Ocean view somewhat obscured by trees in the park across the street. The beach view featured in the website photos was taken before the park was developed..
The apartment was very well equipped with cooking and eating utensels with cooktop stove, microwave oven, baking oven, toaster, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer. Independent air conditioning for living room/dining room/ kitchen space and bedrooms.
The hot water pressure was very low in all the taps in the apartment. This was apparently common to the entire building because there was no remedy offered. The water jet system in the master bedroom didn’t work.
The reception office operates only between 8 am and 5 pm. If you are arriving early or later, be sure you receive a code for the key locker from the management at least 24 hours before arrival. Due to miscommunication and flight delays we arrived at 1 am with 2 screaming toddlers and no key code and had to rouse the owner on the emergency phone to get into the building. We got in only because our taxi driver had run into this before at Water's Edge and talked us through the process.
Gary
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suvd
30 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, friendly staff, good kitchen and nice pool. Great stay!”
Suvd
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tomoe
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very very comfortable being at the waters edge apartment!! Our kids and
Tomoe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
AYA
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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AYA
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
MASAKI
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great location. Easy access to Muddys for the kids and a short walk to a wide range of cafes and restaurants on the Esplande.
Craig
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katie
9 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, great layout and walking distance to restaurants. Awesome cafe across the road. We had a great stay.
Katie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kylie
27 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. Location was great, walking distance to everything you need cafe, restaurants, lagoon and the boat terminal. Reception staff were lovely and accommodating, we will definitely be going back.
Kylie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ben
29 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immaculate and well appointed.
Ben
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tina
26 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was a lovely stay, big apartments, good location. We would definitely stay again.
Tina
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have a lovely stay at waters edge, located over the road from muddy’s (kids playground, cafe, water play) short walk to city along the esplanade board walk. Spacious apartment with a great view.
My only negative was it wasn’t pram friendly, had to carry pram up/down stairs to get to the lift from both entrances
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jodie
22 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Family group
Our family of 7 stayed in unit 1 for 7 nights. The unit was spacious with enough room for a large group. The direct access to the pool was a big hit with our children and saved the fuss of packing up the family for a trek to the pool every time the kids wanted a swim. Muddys park and cafe directly across the road was handy for the kids to wear themselves out every day, The staff where all friendly and accommodating, including the house keeping who happened to come every day to service our room when our disabled daughter was sleeping. We would definitely recommend this accomodation to our family and friends. The only negatives would be the amount of glass furniture and breakable decor with kids was concerning, we had to move a large amount of breakable items out of our children’s reach. The sun from dawn till after noon was scorching on the front patio and in the pool, some form of shade would be amazing to take advantage of the great location and the swim out pool. Overall a fantastic unit, staff and location.
Jodie
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment was in a great position walk along the boardwalk to the pier, restaurants, shop and the marina with an amazing view from the verandah. Nice pool to swim in. Friendly helpful staff. Will definitely visit again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
4/10 Poor
AlanMckay, Surfers Paradise,Queensland
8 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well first of all there is nothing wrong with the property itself it is the location of the property that is the problem .Directly across the road is a large council playground and a Cafe called Muddy’s , well from about 7am to 7pm everyday all you hear if you have the windows or sliding door open is screaming kids , delivery trucks , and cars coming and going. The only way we could get any peace and quite was to shut all the doors and windows.
Would not recommend to anyone who wants some peace and quiet.
AlanMckay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Greg, Brisbane
2 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great accommodation. Craig was lovely. Recommend it
The swim out apartment was amazing. Close to Muddys playground and a lovely walk to the shops. The only thing we didn’t like was that the bbq area was not near the pool instead it was out the back where it was hard to get to.
The apartment my husband & I stayed in was well appointed especially the kitchen .
The view would have to be the best in Cairns
We will definetly stay again
It was great from getting there with instructions clear and communication was great and final on leave was perfect they helped with what ever question we gave them
Thanks Criag, Tania abd WaterEdge apartment team for a great stay
Checking in was excellent. Plenty of room for 4 ladies for our long weekend. Carmel gave us great tips for our 5 day stay. Location was great, however Friday night is a little noisy due to children’s playground across the road. Muddy’s Cafe across the road has fantastic coffee.