Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Award-winning Holiday Inn Harbourside Cairns on The Esplanade with bay views and complimentary shuttle service.

Dining

The hotel's Harbourside Bar & Kitchen holds the Best of Award of Excellence and offers over 900 wine selections, including more than 300 organic, biodynamic, and minimal intervention wines. The restaurant focuses on local and organic produce, serving Cairns cuisine with views of the Coral Sea. A happy hour with live guitar music is available in the outdoor dining area.

Rooms & Views

All 173 rooms at Cairns Harbourside Hotel have a private balcony with views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. The hotel offers interconnecting family accommodations, and rooms include a work desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests on higher floors enjoy views of the Esplanade and Coral Sea.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Children under 12 stay and eat free at Harbourside Cairns, and the property has a saltwater pool with a shallow end and a pool bar. The landscaped gardens and secret garden provide a quiet space for families, while board games and kids' meals are available. Free shuttle service to the Cairns CBD and Night Markets makes exploring easy for families.

Location & Transportation

Cairns Harbourside Hotel is 8 minutes from Cairns International Airport and a 10-minute walk from Tobruk Memorial Gardens. A complimentary shuttle runs four times daily to the Cairns city center and Night Markets, and guests can also rent Beam e-scooters parked outside. The location provides easy access to Great Barrier Reef tours and the Daintree Rainforest.

Business & Events

Cairns Harbourside Hotel has multiple event spaces that accommodate up to 120 guests, suitable for conferences and meetings. A 24-hour business hub is available, and guests have access to a partner fitness center, Thinkfitness. The hotel also offers a tour desk for booking excursions and a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals.

• Location: 8 minutes from Cairns International Airport, on The Esplanade
• Rooms: 173 rooms with private balcony and bay views
• Dining: Award-winning Harbourside Bar & Kitchen with over 900 wines
• Family: Children under 12 stay and eat free
• Business: Event spaces for up to 120 guests