Cairns Harbourside Hotel vs The Oceanfront
Both are in Cairns, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Cairns North
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Cairns North
The Oceanfront
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Cairns Harbourside Hotel
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 60 m apart.
Choose Cairns Harbourside Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.1)
Why is Cairns Harbourside Hotel better than The Oceanfront?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.1)+1.6
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Oceanfront better than Cairns Harbourside Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cairns Harbourside Hotel vs The Oceanfront: which hotel is better? | Cairns Harbourside Hotel | The Oceanfront |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.6 | 7.1 |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.6 | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 121 +52 | 69 |
| Rank in Cairns | top 27% +68% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Distance to Cairns North centre | 960 m | 910 m |
| To public transport | 920 m | 960 m |
| To the airport | 3.8 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 173 | 133 |
| Floors | 7 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
60 m apart
Cairns Harbourside Hotel: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns: 920 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 3.8 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
The Oceanfront: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns: 960 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 3.7 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel or The Oceanfront: common questions
Which is better, Cairns Harbourside Hotel or The Oceanfront?
Cairns Harbourside Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Cairns Harbourside Hotel or The Oceanfront?
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How far apart are Cairns Harbourside Hotel and The Oceanfront?
The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score