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title: "Waters Edge Apartments, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Waters Edge Apartments in Cairns: rated 8.4 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Apartment · ★★★★★ · Ros Harries Marketing
# Waters Edge Apartments

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 49 reviews ·  #72 #72 of 140 in Cairns ·  7.1 Location score
## About Waters Edge Apartments

Waters Edge Apartments is an apartment in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 49 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 620 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.6 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

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

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

- **Chain:** Ros Harries Marketing

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

155 Esplanade [watersedgecairns.com.au](http://www.watersedgecairns.com.au/)

## How Waters Edge Apartments scores

Better rated than 48% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **6.5**
-   Beach access **8.2**
-   Public transport **5.7**

Cairns average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### 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:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **27**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<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="">620 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 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="">950 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="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kokoda Hall440 m
-   Cairns Aquarium440 m
-   Cairns War Memorial450 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph470 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo580 m
-   Cairns Museum910 m

## Waters Edge Apartments: in detail

Waters Edge Apartments offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by serviced apartment. Taxi, car hire and shuttle offerings at the serviced apartment simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Cairns. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the serviced apartment. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the serviced apartment's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Waters Edge Apartments, as the serviced apartment's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Waters Edge Apartments is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the serviced apartment, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. At Waters Edge Apartments, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the serviced apartment can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the serviced apartment offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at serviced apartment are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at serviced apartment's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Waters Edge Apartments. Make certain to allocate time for discovering the shoreline, easily reachable right from the serviced apartment. Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage, hot tub and spa to rejuvenate your senses. Each day at serviced apartment, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

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## Questions about Waters Edge Apartments

### How do guests rate Waters Edge Apartments?

Waters Edge Apartments has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 49 reviews, which is better than 48% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Waters Edge Apartments?

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

### Does Waters Edge Apartments have a pool?

Yes, Waters Edge Apartments has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Waters Edge Apartments?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Waters Edge Apartments from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Waters Edge Apartments close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 620 m from the hotel.

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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