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Aparthotel

BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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BreakFree Royal Harbour is near Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests love the garden setting, outdoor pool with sun loungers, and entertainment area. The property offers dry cleaning, WiFi in public areas, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is €132
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Ocean

  • Sleeps 3

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Garden Spa Apartment

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
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About the area

Map
60 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 11 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skewers Lover 炸串 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Street Cairns - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dairy by Mungalli Biodynamic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

BreakFree Royal Harbour

Aparthotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness centre and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include WiFi and a furnished balcony. Weekly housekeeping is available.
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 30-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cot: AUD 10 per night
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • CD player
  • Pay films

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 30 units
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

BreakFree Royal Harbour
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns
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Breakfree Royal Harbour Hotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairn
Breakfree Royal Harbour Cairns
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Frequently asked questions

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree Royal Harbour on 5 Dec 2025 start from €132.18, 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 BreakFree Royal Harbour pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at BreakFree Royal Harbour?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is BreakFree Royal Harbour located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Esplanade. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

BreakFree Royal Harbour Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 758 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, very clean tidy unit with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the staff are really friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Doris

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect area to stay for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved location easy walking to everything, comfortable, great staff, nice relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic service and great rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great location as easy to walk to everything in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

great stay

great stay at breakfree royal harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Santina

Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location,close to everything. Nothing to dislike
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Great but no wifi

The wifi was awful, connection kept dropping out and more often than not i had to connect to the free Telstra. I had to wash all the cups and dishes as they were greasy. Otherwise it was great. The view was amazing! The Esplanade and night markets were right outside. Loads of bars and restaurants just seconds away. We watched loads of birds flying past our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location. Friendly staff. Typical holiday apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to everything, unit met all our expectations, everything we needed was is the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Communication

Lovin Cairns

Fantastic location, above night markets, huge variety of choices for meals and shopping. Opposite the esplanade.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

aurielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Top location

Cant beat the location. Reception staff super helpful and friendly. Room 802 totally renovated to high quality. But no wifi available as yet which meant no smart tv . Only a minor problem though. This is the second stay at this property and will definitely book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Still love the location

This is our second stay and we were again on the 6th Floor. Our balcony overlooks the lagoon on the Esplanade and the wheel. The apartment is close to lots of great restaurants, and very central to downtown Cairns and the marina. The bed is comfy and the kitchen appeared reasonably complete with pans and crockery etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just be aware of the fire alarm system - check with desk for explanation as it goes off for no reason and is very scary trying to switch off or evacuate ?!?!?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Communication
Room was very tired and grubby
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great position of property. Good view. Very expensive for an appartment which is serviced by yourself! No housekeeping for the first week. No Pay tv availability which we found annoying. Property is a bit dated.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think all the bad reviews must be about the same apartment ? Our apartment was very dated. We had to use a fork to get plug out of the bath. Black tape for fix of pipe work (visible) and floor filthy. Isn’t one bedroom. Front door opens straight into bedroom area and they have a screen you can pull across (but then can’t get around the bed if you do) more like a studio apartment. Definitely not one bedroom. Walked around barefoot and feet were very dirty quite soon. The main issue was the balcony. The chairs were extremely worn/split fabric. We did have a sea view if you looked directly in front but the main view was of the backs and side of restaurants inc McDonald’s. So bin areas/parking etc. so we also had noise from all their huge extractors and the food smells. apartments own air con extractor is located on the balcony which is noisy. Turning that off helps slightly ? All this meant we didn’t really use the balcony, which was disappointing as that’s a main reason we booked this. Photos very misleading.cant believe the cost tbh as we have had so much better for less. We expected to be able to enjoy breakfast /a glass of wine on the balcony. This was impossible. The location is really good, (very noisy from pub til late on a Saturday) staff friendly. Apparently we had a very good apartment when we asked at checking in?? I assume that was a standard reply as it honestly is very poor. Also WiFi is additional cost? Fab area but book somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The BreakFree Cairns boasts some amazing staff, central location and an aging building with odd unit design. Our experience had us "jokingly" terming it the BreakDown Royal Harbour. In hindsight, we feel we ought to have been partially refunded for the inconveniences. On the positive side Central location *Comfy beds *Clean *Excellent staff, mostly. One man (Valter) was 5 star... hope you get him for service! He's incredible. *Spacious lounge area, although no powerpoints or lamps near sofa for reading at night. *Lovely gardens and pool. *Book share area. It may have been a one off, but unfortunately our 9 night stay wasn't smooth at all. The room was more suited to the younger person or a couple, not two more mature ladies. * Unfortunately, we had no cold water on our first day. This was rectified. * The spa with shower was difficult to get into and also very slippery so we were given a non slip mat. * The bathroom was not really suitable for twin share travellers and better for couples as it had only glass petitions and no privacy from the outside world. We were on the ground floor. * The washing machine broke down completely. * Bedroom was extremely small, had no natural light and lacked privacy and had no room for two suitcases. * Kitchen was pretty but impractical -no dishwasher, no pantry space, no oven, had to ask for basics like salad bowls etc Things were rectified by the staff, but our good experiences at the Breakfree were few. Location was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

TOMOYO

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
アクセスが良く、部屋からの眺めも素敵だった。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

Very disappointed. On the 6th level 04. The dryer was in the living room area. The air conditioner was very loud and affected me sleeping. The vanity was cracked. The plumbing of the vanity was held together with duct tape. The front door open into the bedroom. The noise from the foyer of the lifts open and closing could be easily herd in bedroom when you were trying to sleep. There was an ocean view but most of the view was the carparks and air condition plants and rear fire escapes and of adjust buildings. There is much better value in new properties for the money paid. I have stayed here on many occassions over the 15 years and have had be allocated much better rooms.The location is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025