Hotels near Esplanade Boardwalk, Cairns
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8.6/10
Very Good99 reviews0.51km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Sunbathing Area
Outdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 87
8.0/10
Very Good59 reviews0.43km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Golf CourseOutdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 407
8.8/10
Very Good226 reviews0.34km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Sunbathing AreaOutdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 488
9.2/10
Great61 reviews0.25km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFrom SAR 107
From SAR 624
8.9/10
Very Good100 reviews0.62km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Outdoor swimming pool
Public parkingFrom SAR 346
8.9/10
Very Good275 reviews0.36km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Sunbathing AreaOutdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 632
8.9/10
Very Good196 reviews0.69km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Outdoor swimming pool
DivingFrom SAR 95
8.9/10
Very Good262 reviews0.54km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Sunbathing AreaOutdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 538
9.3/10
Great218 reviews0.25km from Esplanade Boardwalk
Sunbathing AreaOutdoor swimming poolFrom SAR 576
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9.0/10
Great
Ssuper fishWe stayed for four nights over the Easter holiday in a panorama sea view room in the new tower.
First of all, the location is excellent. The pool area has a sandy beach, and compared to the Hilton next door, the water was much clearer and very pleasant. The view is absolutely beautiful. However, when the tide goes out, it turns into what feels like a “panoramic mudflat view,” so I would recommend carefully considering the timing of your stay.
On the other hand, there were several issues with the room. There is no balcony, and the windows cannot be opened. There were mosquitoes in the room, and I was bitten multiple times, which caused itching and swelling. The insect repellent device in the hallway was empty, which made me question the quality of housekeeping management. When I spoke to a female staff member at reception, I was told that only body spray repellent was available, and no further assistance was offered, so I had to purchase and install my own insect repellent.
In addition, there was a sewage-like smell coming from the bathroom. The mirror and sink were not properly cleaned and appeared dirty. The room and hallway also had a moldy smell, and due to the humidity, the bed linens felt damp. The duvet was thin and not very comfortable. As I am sensitive to smells, these issues made me feel nauseous and unwell.
Later, my husband spoke to a male staff member at reception. Although the hotel was fully booked and we were unable to change rooms, he responded with sincerity, apologized thoroughly, and instructed housekeeping to carry out a deep cleaning. When we returned from going out, the bathroom had been properly cleaned and the sewage smell was gone. The moldy smell in the room did not completely disappear, but it had been masked with deodorizer, and we were able to sleep well that night.
However, the same issues returned the following day. As it was the Easter holiday and other hotels were fully booked, we had no choice but to stay until the end of our reservation. Afterward, I checked reviews and found many similar complaints about the moldy smell, which made me regret not researching more thoroughly beforehand. I had assumed that as a five-star hotel, it would be fine.
Overall, the reception staff were kind, friendly, and professional. In particular, the male staff member who assisted us was excellent. On the other hand, I felt that the quality of housekeeping needs improvement.
In my opinion, these issues are largely due to a design flaw—specifically, the building was designed with aesthetics prioritized over functionality by the construction company and architect, resulting in rooms where windows cannot be opened despite the humid tropical climate. The older tower, which has balconies and windows that can be opened, may not have the same problems.
I would not recommend this hotel to those who are sensitive to smells, but for those who are not, it can still be a wonderful place to stay given its location and facilities.
9.0/10
Great
GGuest UserA decent five-star hotel. The room was spacious and even had a balcony, perfect for enjoying the refreshing sea breeze. It's located right in the city center, making it convenient to get anywhere – Cairns itself is quite small, so you can easily walk to most places. A taxi from the airport to the hotel was around 25 AUD.
8.9/10
Very Good
ВВладислав НиколаевичAlmost everything was great. The hotel is located a bit away from the main evening/nightlife and the Esplanade Lagoon. It took us 20 minutes to walk there, but it was actually good – a nice stroll after a heavy dinner on the Esplanade. It's a fairly quiet hotel; nothing bothered us at night, not even the planes landing and taking off, despite the airport being only 2 km away. It's clean, with cozy rooms. There's no drinking water in the room, but you can get it from tanks in the lobby, even with ice if you want. The front desk staff said we could drink cold tap water, but we didn't like it: it had a distinct chlorine taste.
8.8/10
Very Good
JJ小米I accidentally booked this hotel and found out it was non-cancellable when I tried to cancel, so I had no choice but to stay. Overall, it was okay; the room was a bit small but quite tidy and clean. The front desk staff were very friendly. The restaurant was under renovation during our stay, so we were given vouchers to have breakfast at the hotel across the street. Clearly, for an extra AUD$80 a day, we could have stayed somewhere much better. The hotel hallways had no air conditioning and were very stuffy and hot. However, there was a free coffee machine downstairs with complimentary coffee. The swimming pool looked dirty though, and no one was using it. The location is a bit far from the Reef Terminal, about a 17-minute walk.
8.3/10
Very Good
DDollmeisterOkay here’s my review. The Espy has so much going for it in terms of being central to the entertainment precinct of Cairns Esplanade.
Check in was easy and friendly and the two bunk dorm had its own dedicated ensuite bathroom which was very clean and quite large.
The bedroom was clean and the bunks were enclosed wood and steel construction with zero squeaking. Clean towel and linen provided.
So that’s all the very good stuff.
The not as good things I observed were:
- the lounge/common areas were dimly lit, very tired (bordering on festy) furniture and not somewhere I’d socialise due to limited seating, very few power/USB outlets or clean comfortable seating.
- The pool…. Or should I call it the tropical punch bowl of various biological matter and other detritus… if you’re keen of growing something fungal on your body, go in…. I decided not to.
-Kitchen and meal prep area all seemed clean and safe to get your mung bean and tofu ready for consumption.
- The personal under bunk locker was missing its latch and with two roommates I had to say a little prayer that my gear would be safe inside my enclosed bunk.
Overall this was my maiden voyage as a backpacker and at 57 years of age, I’ve stayed in a lot of Hotels and Motels costing far more for way less cleanliness. I rate this place highly for all the good reasons above.
The not so good stuff is easily fixed by management but for $65 per night in peak season, I don’t think you can get any better value in Central Cairns right near the action. Pubs, cafes, night market and the City Lagoon.
Thanks Espy crew, you made this old dog’s stay a pleasant one and will be back if and when the opportunity presents itself.
8.3/10
Very Good
Ssolo travellerEverything about this hotel is exceptional. The only downside was the room that I was given was on the top floor and the noise from either some sort of pump or the outside unit of the air condition was so overwhelming that I couldn't sleep well all night.
8.0/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserI really like this hotel very clean very nice the hospitality is very good I really like it and they are so welcome welcome us the staff are very good they are very polite with us and very general I really love the room it was very good and big
7.8/10
Good
___jtLocation is not too bad. Situated a 15 minute walk away from the waters and main restaurant area. Situated on a main road but quiet at night. They let us put down our luggage when we couldn’t check in yet and leave it there after we’d checked out and waited for our flight. The young female receptionist was very helpful and nice.
7.7/10
Good
GGuest UserThe Mantra Hotel has outstanding location. It is directly in front of the Woolworths supermarket - the best option in central Cairns. It's also virtually opposite (the esplanade side)the lagoon public beachfront swimming pool. Finally it's just a 5 minute walk from Cairns Cruise Terminal, with outstanding day trips to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and the Reef. I booked a sea view room. When you enter the room, you don't see the ocean, but a building across the road. However, the view from the balcony was amazing. The balcony overlooks the main features of lagoon on the sea front. During the day it is great view - the lagoon pools and sea in the background. At night you cannot see the sea (as to be expected) but you have the amazing lagoon lights, which makes it very desirable and even romantic. Our room was at the end of block, which overlooks a shopping mall (no car noise) - looking right from the balcony is the lagoon view and looking left is a mountain view. However, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm the sun comes directly into the balcony area, which means it unusable until sun sets. Of course if you don't mind baking in the sun on the balcony, this is not really a concern. The room itself is pretty basic. The mini fridge of OK and TV has domestic channels only - no cable TV for BBC/CNN. The bathroom is of a good size. There is combined shower & bath. However, when using the shower, it can slightly flood this bathroom. A shower curtain may be desirable because the glass panel is not sufficient enough. At $225 per night this hotel was not cheap and you can better deals by coming in the off-season OR going bit further down the esplanade, and choosing another hotel. The Mantra does have its own pool and it is wonderfully heated, with normal deck chairs you would expect at 4 star hotel. However, the pool gets very little natural sunlight, because it of its location between 2 buildings. Overall, the hotel has amazing location, and it is still recommended, despite the shortcomings mentioned. My final note: When we checked in, I was impressed with the level of service provided by the receptionist. She had a very welcome attitude and a wonderful personality.
7.5/10
GGuest UserDated but well kept. Pool and BBQ although I didn't use them were a good facility. Location middle of Cairns meant I could walk everywhere easily and on the level.....even the airport was in my walking range at 5.4 km. Staff were excellent and the management Excellent and able to resolve all issues I had with onward travels and other countries online travel document requirements, which is so helpful to an older less technical traveller like me.👍 Mervyn
Frequently asked questions
What are the best hotels near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from SAR 594), Little Drifter Cairns (from SAR 122) and Crystalbrook Flynn (from SAR 562)
are the best hotels recommended.
What hotels near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon offer breakfast?
If you want to stay at a hotel with breakfast near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon in Cairns, consider staying Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from SAR 594),
Crystalbrook Flynn (from SAR 562) and Pacific Hotel Cairns (from SAR 477) . Book these popular hotels with breakfast in advance to secure the best rates!
Which popular hotels near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon have pools?
Take your kids and families to a hotel with pools near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon in Cairns for a long vacation in the summer. Just relax in the water! Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from SAR 594), Crystalbrook Flynn (from SAR 562) and Pacific Hotel Cairns (from SAR 477) are popular hotels with a swimming pool.
What's the average price of hotels near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon this weekend?
According to Trip.com, the average price per night stay in Cairns Esplanade Lagoon in Cairns this weekend is around SAR 549. Please note that prices can change frequently, so these are just for reference! Check the latest rates on the detail page.
What's the average price per night of hotels near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon?
According to Trip.com, the average price for 1 night stay near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon in Cairns is around SAR 630. Please note that prices can change frequently, so these are just for reference! Check the latest rates on the detail page.
Cairns hotels near Esplanade Boardwalk information
| Number of reviews | 5,752 |
|---|---|
| Total properties | 116 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | SAR 1,011 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | SAR 1,037 |
| Trending hotel | Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns |
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