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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Cairns Harbourside Hotel - Esplanade accommodation 5km from Cairns Airport

Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Bay, Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside offers 173 rooms with private balconies. The hotel features a swimming pool with spa, award-winning Harbourside Bar & Kitchen restaurant, and complimentary CBD shuttle bus. Positioned 2km from Cairns Central and 5km from Cairns Airport, it provides access to Great Barrier Reef tours and Daintree Rainforest excursions. The restaurant's natural wine bar has won a 'Best of Award of Excellence' and showcases over 500 organic, biodynamic wines. Conference facilities include seven flexible spaces for up to 100 guests. Children 12 and under stay and eat free when sharing parents' room.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free wireless internet throughout property

Secret garden with tropical plants, koi pond and wooden bridge

24-hour business hub and offsite gymnasium access

E-scooter hire available for exploring the Esplanade

Kitchen garden with herbs, edible flowers and native fruit trees

Baggage hold service and ice machines

Safety deposit boxes available

Wheelchair accessibility throughout hotel

Room Options

Accommodations range from Standard Rooms to Premium Suites, each featuring a private balcony with views of tropical gardens, mountains, or Trinity Bay. Standard rooms offer garden or mountain views, while Premium rooms provide sea views. One-bedroom suites include a separate living area with sofa bed. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, tea/coffee making facilities, minifridge, safe deposit box, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and bath/shower combinations. Accessible rooms with custom-built walk-in showers are available.

Other conveniences

Private balconies with water, garden or mountain views

Wardrobe and desk area in all rooms

Wake-up call service

Kitchenette with microwave in suite rooms

Room service available from 6am-9:30am and 11am-8:30pm

Interconnecting rooms available for families

Separate dining area in select suites

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Premium King Room Sofa Bed
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Bathtub
Premium King Room Seafront
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Premium Double Room Two Double Beds Seafront
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Standard King Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Cairns 1.4 km
Airports
Cairns (CNS) 4.5 km
Train
Cairns Central Station 1.9 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

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
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Hotel Location

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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209-217 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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