Cairns Plaza Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2147 reviews)
145 The Esplanade , Cairns , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Missing some amenities
Need for room updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Cleanliness was frequently mentioned positively, but some reviews noted areas needing updates.
Service
9.21
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.25
Great location, central and close to restaurants, with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were generally clean, of good size, and provided necessary amenities.
Amenities
8.23
Standard amenities available with some missing, like breakfast and bar service.
Value for Money
8.69
Good value for the experience given, particularly location.
Food and Beverage
7.74
No meals provided, but nearby restaurant was highly recommended.
Overall Experience
8.71
General sentiment was positive with many stating they would recommend the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:43

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis on The Esplanade

Outdoor Pool & Free Parking
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool or park your car hassle-free with our complimentary on-site parking.

Convenient Location
Just a short stroll from central Cairns, our hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants, making it the perfect base for your tropical getaway.

Tour Desk & 24-Hour Reception
Let us take care of your itinerary with tours to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Our 24-hour reception ensures assistance whenever you need it.

Book your stay at Cairns Plaza Hotel for a relaxing and adventure-filled experience.

Important information:

Cairns Plaza Hotel is a nonsmoking hotel.

Please note that breakfast will be temporarily suspended until further notice.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 16 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2147 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Christian family_with_children au
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple au
10
Pros:

Comfortable, welcoming, good position

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller au
9
Perfect location great views n room
Pros:

Location size , we had a 1bed suite .. perfect

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple au
9
Perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children au
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple au
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Inge solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Spacious rooms with good size balcony. Good size fridge. Beautiful pool. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Bathrooms could be arranged better.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple au
8
Great stay with balcony overlooking the ocean. Friendly staff
Pros:

Across the road from the beach , food/coffee shops. Great kids park across the road
Neat & tidy

Cons:

No tv in the bedroom. It matters when you & your partner don't like watching the same shows. No freezer in the fridge that we needed. Walls around light switches are dirty

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Catherine extended_group us
7
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Estela Alejandra couple ar
9
Pros:

Ubicación y atención

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple au
9
Great choice. Would definitely stay here again, and recommend to friends. to friends.
Pros:

Location, ocean view, and lovely pool.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
Overnight stay
Pros:

The very friendly staff and the location was excellent.
Has well as being very clean and comfy, too.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was good

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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REIKO extended_group jp
4
ガッカリ
Pros:

スタッフの方は親切でした

Cons:

スリッパや歯ブラシなど、アメニティがなかったものが多い

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Juergen couple de
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Larry couple us
10
Luv and Lucas were both so friendly and helpful!
Pros:

Clean and location was close to central Cairns.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Imelda couple au
10
I would recommend family and family to stay there.
Pros:

Location and straight across from the kids playground

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Anna couple au
8
Very relaxing
Pros:

Great location, easy to park, comfortable room , bed, with a view of the sea.

Cons:

Need fresh biscuits and coffee satchels

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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AIDEEN extended_group it
10
Modern hotel in central position
Pros:

Beautiful spacious bedroom. Very friendly staff. Free on-site parking. Great position

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Shunta extended_group jp
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Heeni family_with_children au
7
Great spot, great views.
Pros:

Great location right on the Esplanade with lovely views over the water. The room was comfortable and overall we enjoyed our stay. We did have to change rooms due to a leaking air conditioner, but staff were helpful in resolving this. Overall, still a pleasant stay in a very convenient spot.

Cons:

The only real downside was the traffic noise during the night, which was quite noticeable.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee