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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

209-217 The Esplanade Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia, 4870
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A TROPICAL OASIS AWAITS In Far North Queensland Check-in to paradise and enjoy a tropical retreat at Cairns Harbourside Hotel. Located on The Cairns Esplanade overlooking sparkling Trinity Bay, relaxed holiday vibes can be found here year-round. Leave your worries behind and settle into one of 173 spacious accommodation rooms, each featuring a private balcony with water, lush tropical garden or hinterland mountain views. Unwind with room service cocktails or lounge by the sapphire blue outdoor pool. Wander our expansive grounds with colourful blooms and picnic-perfect lawns, or head out to explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef or Daintree. Whether you’re looking for a family holiday or business trip, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is your next destination.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2005
Total meeting space8,148 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms173
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,148.3 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,012.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
968.8 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Trinity Room
968.8 sq. ft.
-
8.2 ft.
100
26
72
100
100
40
20
63
Harbourside Room
775.0 sq. ft.
-
8.2 ft.
50
16
24
50
50
24
20
21
Daintree Room
419.8 sq. ft.
-
8.2 ft.
40
14
8
10
40
16
16
7
The Garden Terrace
2,012.9 sq. ft.
-
11.5 ft.
80
-------
The Secret Garden
430.6 sq. ft.
-
328.1 ft.
30
-------
The Patio
419.8 sq. ft.
-
328.1 ft.
40
-------
The Courtyard
36 sq. ft.
-
100 ft.
16
-------
The Deck
1 sq. ft.
-
-
40
-------
The Verandah
1,065.6 sq. ft.
-
9.2 ft.
60
-------

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
173

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 2.49 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Cairns Botanical Gardens

Park
4 kms
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Come and explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture. Only four kilometers from the heart of Cairns City, the Flecker Botanical Gardens are a tropical oasis. 38 hectares of native Australian gardens are maintained to lush standards, and many plants found here cannot be seen elsewhere in the world. Admission to the Cairns Botanical Gardens is free, however collection boxes are placed around the gardens for people to make donations and help the park exist into the future. This is an affordable family friendly holiday attraction for those vacationing in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland Australia.
Edge Hill
Cairns, AU 4871
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Cairns Performing Art Centre

Theater
1 km
At the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) you will witness innovative and debut performances in addition to a well-crafted mix of classics and revived theatrical pieces. With multiple performance spaces across the CPAC site, the versatility of the venue enables the presentation of a variety of events including theatre, music, dance, contemporary circus, opera, film and comedy. Our program of events aims to a focus on youth, new collaborations and our local performing artists alongside a wide range of touring productions. CPAC is Cairns Regional Council's leading performing arts venue, we strive to play an integral role in the development and growth of the arts in our region to contribute towards Cairns becoming the Arts and Cultural Capital of Northern Australia.
Florence Street
Cairns, AU 4870
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Cairns Central

Shopping
1 km
Cairns Central is Far North Queensland’s leading lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion destination - boasting the region’s only department store, Myer, plus all the best brands, quality dining, and fresh food options. Conveniently located in the heart of Cairns CBD with ample on-site parking, the centre is the perfect place to connect, explore, and unwind.
1-21 McLeod Street
Cairns, AU 4878
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Cairns Convention Centre

Convention center
3 kms
The world class Cairns Convention Centre is everything you would expect from an international purpose-built venue located amidst natures pristine playground. Cairns is the only place in the world where the ‘rainforest meets the reef’. Home to two of the world’s greatest wonders – the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the world’s oldest rainforest, the Daintree. At Cairns Convention Centre your event will be hosted by a team of collaborative and passionate industry professionals with experience across a broad range of disciplines including event management, AV, food & beverages, IT and administration. But what truly sets us apart is our ability to bring together the people of Cairns (industry leaders, academics, hospitality providers, tour operators and service providers) to join us in staging a truly memorable experience for you and your delegates with the warmest of welcomes. At the Cairns Convention Centre you’ll never feel like a small part of something bigger. On the contrary, you’ll feel the passion of a whole city behind your event. OUR VENUE The Cairns Convention Centre has an auditorium with seats for 2,300 delegates, an arena with 5,000 seats, additional plenary that can fit 410 delegates theatre style, 23 meeting rooms for breakouts, beautiful ballroom for 500 dinner guests, outdoor plaza, spacious lobby for pre-dinner functions and a stunning terrace with views over Trinity Inlet.
Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Streets
Cairns, AU 4870
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Kuranda Scenic Rail

Recreation
15 kms
Discover the living colour and natural beauty of a rainforest that’s millions of years old. Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Wet Tropics, are among the oldest on earth. Thousands of species of plants and hundreds of unique creatures inhabit this lush green world. The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way on a journey from Gimuy (Cairns​​) via Bub​undji (Freshwater), to Ngunbay (Kuranda), the village in the rainforest. Rising from sea level to 327 metres, the journey to Kuranda passes spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge.​​​
126-144 Bunda Street
Cairns, AU 4870
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Sky Rail

Recreation
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is located just 15 minutes north of Cairns city and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area that has survived against all odds to become the home of the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest. Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape; glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up.
6 Skyrail Drive
Cairns, AU 4878
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Reef Fleet Terminal

Recreation
2 kms
Reef Fleet Terminal and the Cairns Marina is the landmark for Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tours. Here you will find Outer Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, and Fitzroy Island tours. While visiting Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef should be at the top of everyone’s bucket list. Cairns Marina is where the best Great Barrier Reef tours from Cairns depart.
1 Spence Street
Cairns, AU 4870
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