The Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Cairns North will find that the Cairns Harbourside Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is only 2km from Cairns Station and 4km from Cairns Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. This hotel is located near many of Cairns North's attractions including Cairns Aquarium, Bulmba-ja arts centre and Tobruk Memorial Pool. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
"We stayed here for a couple of nights. The staff were very welcoming and always willing to help with anything, which was a real positive — truly 5-star service from the team.
Unfortunately, the housekeeping was disappointing. Some cups in the room had lipstick marks on them, and the shower gel bottles appeared to be mostly filled with water rather than gel, although this was rectified immediately after mentioning this to the reception.
The hotel is about a 20-minute walk into town. There is also a bus stop near the hospital with a bus running roughly every hour. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the center, but it only operates at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM, so the schedule is somewhat limited.
There aren’t many dining options nearby other than the hotel restaurant, and the food there was not particularly good. Your best option is to head into town, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The hotel itself feels quite dated and could benefit from renovations. For example, the hairdryer was broken, the sink was cracked, and the shower looked old and worn.
On the positive side, the sheets and towels were clean, and pool/beach towels are provided. The pool/Jacuzzi is clean. Overall, I would recommend staying here and an very happy with my stay."