Tropical North Waterfront

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is €125 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€125
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
This was a beautiful hotel. It was close to shopping, food and tour pick-ups. I would definitely recommend this hotel !

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is €115 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
€115
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is €125 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
€125
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Good view, lovely swimming pools, pool open from 6am to 9pm. Was great to sit on loungers at end of day with a drink. Comfortable bed, mini bar fridge, clean rooms. Friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
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Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,292 reviews)
Friendly reception

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments

4.5 out of 5
125-129 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews)
Beautiful spacious unit with everything you need Reception staff so kind and friendly Well positioned units on the esplanade within walking distance to town and boat trips.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Vision Apartments
BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 out of 5
60 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (763 reviews)
the units need upgrading other than that it was perfect

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

BreakFree Royal Harbour
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

€18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

€11
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

€14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
The Cairns Museum is two blocks walk from Cairns Esplanade and the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal - Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns -

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

€8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

€12
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
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