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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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

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Outdoor spa tub
Land view from property
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
1 King and 1 Single Standard | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

2 Double Beds Standard

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Twin Seafront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Twin Seafront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

One Bedroom Suite with Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 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

One Bedroom Suite with Sofa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

2 Double beds standard with Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Bed Premium with Sofa | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Bed Premium with Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Bed Premium | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Bed Premium

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Bed Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Seafront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two Double Beds Standard Sea View

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Living area | 108-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, MP3 dock

One Kingbed Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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

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

King Bed Suite

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

One Kind Bed Sea View Suite With Sofa Bed

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

Two Double Beds Premium Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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

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

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

Premium King Room With Sofabed

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

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

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns North, a neighborhood in Cairns, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Cairns Night Markets and Smithfield Shopping Centre are worth checking out 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 miles
  • Cairns Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith St Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cock and Bull - ‬5 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 travelers 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 center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 173 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 108-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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 transportation

  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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 percent 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 cribs are available on request at the property

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: 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 percent

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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–9:00 PM.

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

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns Harbourside Hotel on Oct 11, 2025 start from $107.49, excluding 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?

Check-out 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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