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title: "181 The Esplanade Resort, Cairns | StayVersus"
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Resort · ★★★★★
# 181 The Esplanade Resort

Cairns North, Cairns, Australia

8.1 ·  Very good 172 reviews ·  #98 #98 of 140 in Cairns ·  4.1/5 on Google, 159 reviews ·  4.9 Location score
## About 181 The Esplanade Resort

181 The Esplanade Resort is a resort in Cairns North, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 172 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 710 m from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.0 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 30

- **Floors:** 8

- **Opened:** 1992

- **Last renovated:** 2009

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 25

181 The Esplanade [181.com.au](http://www.181.com.au)

## How 181 The Esplanade Resort scores

Better rated than 31% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **4.9**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **9.0**
-   Beach access **5.9**
-   Public transport **6.4**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

159 Google reviews

-   5★45%
-   4★34%
-   3★9%
-   2★3%
-   1★8%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **23**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">820 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">710 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns Aquarium1.1 km
-   Kokoda Hall1.1 km
-   Cairns War Memorial1.1 km
-   Cairns Cenotaph1.1 km
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo1.2 km
-   Cairns Museum1.5 km

## 181 The Esplanade Resort: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The serviced apartment offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Cairns. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at serviced apartment. The serviced apartment offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by serviced apartment ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire serviced apartment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by serviced apartment. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at serviced apartment come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. At 181 The Esplanade Resort, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, serviced apartment offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors staying at 181 The Esplanade Resort have the option to receive groceries in their room for meal preparation, courtesy of the unique service provided by the serviced apartment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at 181 The Esplanade Resort. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at serviced apartment. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, hot tub, steam room, spa and sauna, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at serviced apartment and cherish a leisurely moment.

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## Questions about 181 The Esplanade Resort

### How do guests rate 181 The Esplanade Resort?

181 The Esplanade Resort has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 172 reviews, which is better than 31% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 181 The Esplanade Resort?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does 181 The Esplanade Resort have a pool?

Yes, 181 The Esplanade Resort has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at 181 The Esplanade Resort?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is 181 The Esplanade Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is 181 The Esplanade Resort close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does 181 The Esplanade Resort have?

181 The Esplanade Resort has 30 rooms on 8 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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