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title: "Cairns Harbourside Hotel, Cairns | StayVersus"
description: "Cairns Harbourside Hotel in Cairns: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, Cairns, Australia

8.7 ·  Very good 121 reviews ·  #39 #39 of 140 in Cairns ·  4.6 Location score
## About Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel is a hotel in Cairns North, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 121 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 650 m from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 3.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 173

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 1986

- **Last renovated:** 2011

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 22

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## How Cairns Harbourside Hotel scores

Better rated than 73% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **4.6**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **5.1**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Cairns average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   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:** **4.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **42**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **19**

- **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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 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="">920 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 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="">3.8 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="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns Aquarium1.3 km
-   Kokoda Hall1.3 km
-   Cairns War Memorial1.3 km
-   Cairns Cenotaph1.4 km
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo1.5 km
-   Cairns Museum1.7 km

## Cairns Harbourside Hotel: in detail

Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Cairns becomes even more accessible through the taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Cairns Harbourside Hotel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Cairns Harbourside Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. At Cairns Harbourside Hotel, each visit offers an array of intriguing room configurations, featuring accommodations with separate living room and balcony or terrace, ensuring a distinct experience every time. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Cairns Harbourside Hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. At Cairns Harbourside Hotel, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. Cairns Harbourside Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Cairns Harbourside Hotel

### How do guests rate Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Cairns Harbourside Hotel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 121 reviews, which is better than 73% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Cairns Harbourside Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Cairns Harbourside Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Cairns Harbourside Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

### Is Cairns Harbourside Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Cairns Harbourside Hotel have?

Cairns Harbourside Hotel has 173 rooms on 7 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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