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About the Hotel

Shop 1, 34 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Waterfront Accommodation Options

Cairns Private Apartments offers studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments with harbor or garden views. All units feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to private balconies, air conditioning, plasma TVs, and Wi-Fi. Apartments include fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, hot plates, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Select units have private laundry facilities with washers and dryers. The 2-bedroom apartments accommodate up to 5 guests with two bathrooms.

Self-Catering Facilities

No onsite restaurants are available. All apartments include kitchen facilities for self-catering. The complex provides access to BBQ areas for outdoor cooking. Numerous dining options are within walking distance along the Marlin Marina Boardwalk, including Tony's Pizza, The Coffee Bean, and various seafood restaurants.

Recreation and Complex Access

Guests have access to the Harbour Lights complex facilities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and spa. The location provides direct access to Great Barrier Reef tours departing from the adjacent Reef Fleet Terminal. Snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, and semi-submersible coral viewing are available through reef cruise operators.

Central Cairns Location

Located at 1 Marlin Parade on the Cairns waterfront, the apartments are opposite the Reef Hotel Casino and Hilton Hotel. The property is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre, 1.5 km from Cairns Central shopping, and 10 km from Cairns Airport. The Reef Fleet Terminal for reef tours is immediately adjacent, and the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is 300 meters away.

Personalized Guest Services

Check-in is conducted at the Reef Info Visitor Information Centre at the corner of Marlin Parade and the Esplanade. Services include luggage storage, tour booking assistance, and after-hours check-in arrangements. Apartments receive cleaning every 4 days during stays of 7 nights or longer, with daily service available for an additional fee. The team provides local tour recommendations and booking services for reef cruises, rainforest tours, and adventure activities.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Studio Garden View
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Double or Twin Room Harbour View
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment Garden View
2 persons
61 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment Harbour View
2 persons
74 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Cairns 1.0 km
Airports
Cairns (CNS) 7.6 km
Train
Cairns Central Station900 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Sauna
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Shop 1, 34 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Shop 1, 34 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Gallery
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Shopping Area
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Park
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Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
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Zoo
ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre
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Island
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Restaurants
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190 m
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