Cairns Harbourside Hotel – Family Hotel in Cairns | From 75$/Night

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About the Hotel

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

“"The hotel's location near the promenade made exploring Cairns good."”view full review

Accommodation with Views

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside offers 173 rooms with private balconies overlooking Trinity Bay, tropical gardens, or mountain hinterland. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, tea and coffee making facilities, minifridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites feature separate living areas with sofa beds and kitchenettes with microwaves.

On-Site Dining

Harbourside Bar & Kitchen serves modern Australian cuisine using local produce with a paddock-to-plate philosophy. The restaurant offers a natural wine bar with over 500 organic and biodynamic wines. Breakfast buffet operates daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM. All-day dining is available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with room service until 8:30 PM.

Recreation Facilities

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with spa, open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Guests receive complimentary pool towels and access to a 24-hour offsite gym located 6 minutes away. The property includes tropical gardens with a koi pond, wooden bridge, and picnic lawns. E-scooter rentals are available for exploring the Cairns Esplanade.

Prime Cairns Location

Located on The Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Bay, the hotel provides access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. It is 8 minutes from Cairns International Airport and 8 minutes from Cairns Central Railway Station. A complimentary shuttle service operates to the CBD at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM daily.

Guest Services

Services include 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and a 24-hour business hub with printing and copying. Kids aged 12 and under stay and eat free when sharing parents' room. The hotel offers seven meeting rooms accommodating up to 100 guests, with event catering available. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Premium King Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Premium King Room Seafront

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Premium Double Room Two Double Beds Seafront

2 persons

30 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard King Room

2 persons

27 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre

Cairns 1.4 km

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 4.5 km

Train

Cairns Central Station 1.9 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Absolutely Comfy Stay

“I had a great stay at the Cairns Harbourside. My room was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and the air conditioning was very effective. The bed was absolute luxury, extremely comfortable, making it easy to unwind after a long day of activities.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast Spread

“The breakfast was of good quality. I enjoyed the buffet selection with a variety of options. It was great to start my day with such a satisfying meal, and I appreciated the effort put into the dishes served.” view full review

Convenient Layout

“The shower and wash closet being in two separate rooms was a huge plus for our family. This arrangement made it much easier for all of us to get ready in the morning without stepping on each other's toes. It was an intelligent design that truly enhanced our stay.” view full review

Relaxing Balcony Views

“I loved having a sliding door that opened to a balcony view. It was so nice to step outside and take in the scenery, making my relaxation moments even better. The combination of comfort and entertainment made my time there very rewarding.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Archery
Aerobics
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Free shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Map view

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Garden

Cairns Botanic Gardens

2.1 km

Landmark

Cairns Night Markets

1.8 km

Landmark

Green Island

2.0 km

Market

Rusty's Markets

2.0 km

Park

Muddy's Playground

1.2 km

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

1.3 km

Gallery

The Center of Contemporary Arts

1.4 km

Church

St Monica's Cathedral

1.1 km

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

1.9 km

Museum

The Cairns Museum

1.8 km

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

1.3 km

Library

Cairns City Library

1.6 km

Zoo

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome

2.1 km

Landmark

The Cairns Civic Theater

1.5 km

Landmark

Cairns Tropical Zoo

1.3 km

Landmark

Michaelmas Cay

1.8 km

Landmark

Tanks Arts Centre

2.5 km

Landmark

RAAF Memorial

650 m

Gallery

Michael Seebeck Gallery

1.6 km

Landmark

Cairns Cenotaph

2.0 km

Gallery

Samurai Gallery Australia

1.8 km

Gallery

KickArts Contemporary Arts

1.7 km

Landmark

Ocean World Seafood Market

1.2 km

Landmark

The Dancers

1.1 km

Landmark

Cairns Showgrounds

2.4 km

Landmark

Commemorative plaque of US army volunteers

1.5 km

Nearby

Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

320 m

6 Grove St

Cock 'n' Bull

420 m

228 Sheridan St

Crackerbox Palace

480 m

Obelisk in memory of the Munro and Martin family

490 m

Restaurants

Harbourside Bar & Kitchen

310 m

209-217 Esplanade

Cock & Bull

400 m

6 Grove St

Pedro's Pizza

680 m

223 Sheridan St

Sushi Train

630 m

221 Sheridan St

Tandoori Nights

570 m

209 Sheridan St

Tim Hei Hong Kong Cuisine

620 m

217 Sheridan St Unit 2

Palms Restaurant

740 m

295 Sheridan St Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Dunwoody's Tavern & Liquor Barn

850 m

317 Sheridan St

Coral Hedge Brassiere Restaurant and Bar

790 m

209-217 Abbott Street

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cairns

About the Hotel

Accommodation with Views

On-Site Dining

Recreation Facilities

Prime Cairns Location

Guest Services

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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