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Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel

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209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD 1-844-700-1007
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Get an overview of this hotel
Waterfront Cairns hotel in Cairns North with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Night Markets. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Make yourself at home in one of the 173 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private balconies. 108-cm LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.

Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Harbourside Bar & Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2551 square feet (237 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel

209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD 4870

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 2551 square feet (237 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Children's games
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Uncovered parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1986
  • Free self parking
  • Nature reserve
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 237
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Terrace
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 4
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2551
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 173
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Indonesian
  • Czech
  • Slovak

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 108-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 108
  • TV size measurement: cm
  • MP3 docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Changing table
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

Harbourside Bar & Kitchen - This poolside brasserie specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Natural Wine Bar - This poolside wine bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Archery on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Credit card pre-authorization

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Cairns Harbourside
  • Cairns Mercure
  • Cairns Mercure Harbourside
  • Harbourside Cairns
  • Mercure Cairns
  • Mercure Cairns Harbourside
  • Mercure Harbourside
  • Mercure Harbourside Cairns
  • Mercure Harbourside Hotel
  • Mercure Harbourside Hotel Cairns
  • Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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