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title: "Mercure Cairns, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hotel · ★★★★ · [Mercure](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/mercure/)

# Mercure Cairns

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

7.9 ·  Good 337 reviews ·  #113 #113 of 140 in Cairns ·  3.5/5 on Google, 355 reviews ·  8.7 Location score
## About Mercure Cairns

Mercure Cairns is a hotel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 337 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 370 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 75

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1980

- **Last renovated:** 2023

- **Chain:** Mercure

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 40

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## How Mercure Cairns scores

Better rated than 18% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **7.9**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **9.1**
-   Public transport **7.2**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

355 Google reviews

-   5★21%
-   4★38%
-   3★30%
-   2★5%
-   1★6%

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

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

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

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **118**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<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="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stoney Creek Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">680 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">5.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns Aquarium110 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo210 m
-   Kokoda Hall270 m
-   Cairns War Memorial290 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph310 m
-   Cairns Museum440 m

## Mercure Cairns: in detail

At Mercure Cairns, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Amenities at taxi offered by Mercure Cairns simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Cairns. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Mercure Cairns with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations in Mercure Cairns incorporate separate living room and balcony or terrace into their architectural arrangement. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. At Mercure Cairns, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. At Mercure Cairns, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the hotel, a wide range of enjoyable activities ensures that there's never a dull moment during your visit. Don't miss out on the easily reachable beach in the vicinity. At Mercure Cairns, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

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## Questions about Mercure Cairns

### How do guests rate Mercure Cairns?

Mercure Cairns has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 337 reviews, which is better than 18% of rated hotels in Cairns.

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

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

### Does Mercure Cairns have a pool?

Yes, Mercure Cairns has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Mercure Cairns?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Mercure Cairns from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Mercure Cairns close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 370 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Mercure Cairns have?

Mercure Cairns has 75 rooms on 3 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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