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Cairns · Queensland

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning Views and Convenient Location

    Located on The Esplanade, Holiday Inn Cairns offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.

  • Comfortable Rooms and Relaxing Amenities

    All air-conditioned rooms include a work desk, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or indulge in an in-room massage.

  • Delightful Dining and Exceptional Service

    Guests can admire the spectacular views of the Coral Sea while enjoying Cairns cuisine showcasing local produce. With an extensive natural wine list, including over 300 of Australia’s and the world’s best organic, biodynamic, and minimal intervention wines, your dining experience will be unforgettable.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Cairns for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Good location

  • Clean rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

99 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Archery
  • Bar
  • Bingo
  • Board games/puzzles
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Bowling
  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

2,856 reviews
7/ 10
Die günstige Lage zum Flughafen und zur Esplanade. Die allgemeinen Hoteleinrichtungen sind komfortabel.
Margarete · couple · 2026-10-22

The guest experience

8.1out of 10
2856 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Good location
  • Clean rooms

Worth knowing — Dated furniture · Limited breakfast options · Old decor

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.1

    Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.

  • Location8.6

    Highlighted as a great location close to the airport and other amenities.

  • Overall Experience8.6

    Guests expressed satisfaction with their stay despite some minor issues.

  • Room Quality8.1

    Rooms were generally clean and comfy, although some found bathrooms small and dated.

  • Value for Money8.1

    Price considered high for the quality, but generally acceptable due to cleanliness.

  • Cleanliness7.6

    Some reviews mentioned dirty shower tiles and outdated decor.

  • Amenities7.6

    Mention of limitations in amenities like a limited breakfast and outdated facilities.

  • Food and Beverage7.1

    Breakfast options were noted as limited and not very good.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

67% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

8.12856 reviews
  • Für 1 bis 2 Nächte ideal

    7/10

    Margarete · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Die günstige Lage zum Flughafen und zur Esplanade. Die allgemeinen Hoteleinrichtungen sind komfortabel.”

  • Convenient location in Cairns with spacious rooms

    10/10

    Gayle · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Spacious room. Could keep balconies open for fresh air. Handy kitchen area for simple meals. Friendly staff”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Carla · extended group · 2026-10-21

    “Staff were excellent!!!”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Nina · extended group · 2026-10-21

    “Schönes Hotel in der Nähe zum Flughafen, aber auch in 10 Minuten zu Fuß bei allen Restaurants”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Antonette · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Clean and tidy. Great position. Staff were lovely. Pool area very inviting. Nice balcony had lovely views. Huge TV and room great size . Nice bar area downstairs”

  • Great location comfortable room and beds n pillows were so nice

    10/10

    Sarah · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Lovely friendly staff on arrival”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Anthony · solo traveller · 2026-10-19

    “Location and pool”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    susan · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Great location but found the rooms a little tired”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Bruce · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “The staff were really good about accelerating the room availability as I arrived early morning after a really long flight. The room was large double, ample for me as a solo traveller, the breakfast food was good with sufficiently varied options to mix it up slightly over three days, the hotel piped music occasionally played some top tracks. The hotel is about 20-30 minutes walk from central Cairns but this wasn't an issue for me as I was using the hotel as a base for day trips and there didn't seem to be a tonne of attractions in central Cairns.”

  • Met expectations.

    9/10

    Geoff · solo traveller · 2026-10-18

    “Convenient, clean and comfortable”

  • Loved the stay

    7/10

    Deverall · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Location .Comfy bef”

  • Was not bad if you came for a relaxing and everyday outdoor activity planning

    7/10

    Billu Paul · family with children · 2026-10-15

    “Location, pool access and outdoor ambiance”

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