Mantra Esplanade

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Mantra
8 (1546 reviews)
53-57 The Esplanade , Cairns , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Rooms could be dated
Cleanliness issues in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reviews about cleanliness; some rooms had musty smell but generally clean.
Service
8.5
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and efficient.
Location
9
Many reviews highlight the fantastic location, close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are generally comfortable, but some furnishings are dated.
Amenities
8
Amenities like the pool and free parking were positively noted, though some areas were described as dated.
Value for Money
8
Good value for money given the location, despite some minor complaints.
Food and Beverage
8
No specific comments on food and beverage, but service was rated positively.
Overall Experience
8
Overall satisfied experiences noted, despite some shortcomings in room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:34

Property Description

Waterfront Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience the beauty of Cairns from your balcony at Mantra Esplanade. Whether you prefer ocean or city views, our waterfront accommodation will take your breath away.

Variety of Accommodation Options
From cozy hotel rooms to spacious 2-bedroom apartments, we have a range of options to suit your needs. All our air-conditioned rooms come with convenient tea/coffee making facilities.

Convenient Location with Exciting Amenities
Located near popular cafes, restaurants, and shops, and just a stone's throw away from the Cairns Esplanade swimming lagoon, our hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and leisure. Don't miss out on our swimming pool, hot tub, and 24/7 front desk service.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Mantra Esplanade!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.1% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note that your payments will be processed by the Mantra Group/SAMARAD; this will appear on your bank statement as Peppers/Mantra/BFree Surfers Paradise. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that rooms are serviced once a week. Daily housekeeping service can be arranged for an additional charge. Please note that this property requires a refundable AUD200 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any additional expense charges. When booking for 3 or more rooms, different policies and procedures apply. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.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.

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).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs AUD 15 per 24 hours.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1546 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Julianne • couple • au
9
Definitely great place to stay. Will return.
Pros:

Fantastic location. Nice rooms. Wonderful staff. Great amenities. Lovely pool.

Cons:

Reception floor needs a good clean and polish. Be nice if there was some food or coffee available in the hotel.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mavis • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

I loved everything about it.

Cons:

My son slept on the sofa couch, he was experiencing back aches as he felt the bars. So maybe an upgrade of the sofa couch is the only thing I'd suggested.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Larnach • couple • au
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • au
3
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • au
8
Peaceful, friendly and well located accommodation.
Pros:

Desk staff were amazing.

Cons:

It would be good if the spa was heated.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • au
9
Mantra was a pleasent stay ,stayed there last jan also so this was my second stay god willing ill be
Pros:

Location is great restaurants shopping harbour casino just steps away

Cons:

I had to pay extra for checking out 2 hours later

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Walit-Gigiba • couple • au
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • au
9
Great location. Central to eveeyrhing. Clean rooms.
Pros:

Great location. Walking distance for tours. Close to markets & restaurants.

Cons:

Sofa bed needed a mattress topper.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • family_with_children • au
9
Had a fantastic stay with our family. Staff were very helpful and friendly with anything we asked. Perfect location and
Pros:

Great location, 3 bedroom apartment was clean and spacious. Good pool and bbq area

Cons:

Gym isn’t very big and not a huge selection of equipment. Some parts are old and broken down

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Colby • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Worrin • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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brian • couple • au
5
Glad it was only for one night
Pros:

It was clean and the bed comfortable

Cons:

The room was pokey the lighting was not appropriate. Cups were too small no saucers provided. No cold water in the fridge, the tv had no apps available furnishings were old. No suitcase stand. Water pressure wasn’t great.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Leah • couple • au
7
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • au
9
Good location and comfortable
Pros:

We prepared our own the lounge chair smelt

Cons:

More comfortable bed

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Barb • couple • au
3
Pros:

The location is great. It is close to the casino, restaurants, and bars.

Cons:

Our room was good until we had a high-pitched screeching noise coming out of the exhaust fan in the bathroom. The staff moved us at 1:30am after having no sleep to another room which we were happy with until the Air conditioning in that room sounded like a tractor and we had to turn it off. Finally, we get some sleep only to be woken up to a workman opening our door at 7am. We were told we would be refunded 1 night stay, but unfortunately, this hasn't happened, and emails have been blocked

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Mikayla • couple • au
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • au
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Padmanabhan • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee