Tropical North Waterfront Travel Guide

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The lagoon in Cairns in awesome!! Free to swim, lounge, nice view of the ocean... cute shops around... o and free wifi! Great way to spend a relaxing day.
The lagoon in Cairns in awesome!! Free to swim, lounge, nice view of the ocean... cute shops around... o and free wifi! Great way to spend a relaxing day.
Book a harbour view apartment with Cairns Luxury Apartments and you'll be able to see your reef boat from your bedroom! You can't get more centrally located than this.

www.cairnsluxuryapartments.com.au
The beaches around Cairns might not be the best, but a short boat ride out to sea and you could be relaxing in the crystal clear waters of Michaelmas Cay. Bliss!

#waterlust #colorful

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Want to spot a turtle? A trip to Green Island will pretty much guarantee you a sighting! Just don't expect the best coral for snorkelling, but that's a trade off if you can bag a selfie like this... #waterlust

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#colorful

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$179 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$179
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The best breakfast ever

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$170 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$170
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean hotel, great free breakfast and beautiful atrium

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$212 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$212
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
I booked this room for $795 (A$1,125) and made one short local call, which the front desk said would cost only a few cents. However, I was later charged an extra US$50. When an agent from Expedia contacted the hotel, they were told the call cost 45 cents and the total was $18—an extremely high rate ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,301 reviews)
Room was tired and needs a refresh. Bed was uncomfortable. It was noisy through the night with sound of doors opening. Stayed 7 days and no servicing for the whole time.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Mid City Luxury Suites

Mid City Luxury Suites

3.5 out of 5
6 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
The location was great - across from a mall to get anything you could want including groceries. It was walking distance to the esplanade pool, ocean pier, night market, etc. The hotel pool was refreshing after a day of activities, and the kitchen with a full sized fridge was wonderful. Having a washer ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mid City Luxury Suites
Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments

Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments

4.5 out of 5
27-29 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies or patios. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Hotel ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel in Cairns and couldn’t be happier with our experience. The location is absolutely perfect—right in the heart of Cairns, yet still peaceful and quiet. Everything you need is within easy walking distance: the beach, restaurants, cafés, and shops are all just ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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