Waterfront Terraces

Hotels
8.4 (477 reviews)
Waterfront Terraces 233 The Esplanade , Cairns , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Heated pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Spacious apartments
Well-equipped facilities
Cons:
Some rooms dated
Musky smell in certain areas
Inconsistent bed quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some noted wear.
Service
8.95
Exceptional service from staff and managers noted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.99
Excellent location near the esplanade with great accessibility.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms are spacious, but some noted they were dated and in need of upgrades.
Amenities
8.47
Well-equipped apartments and additional facilities provided for comfort.
Value for Money
7.93
Pricing is generally seen as fair for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Kitchen facilities in apartments, but no extensive offerings mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall positive feedback with a desire to return highlights satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:31

Property Description

Unique Waterfront Location
Waterfront Terraces Holiday Apartments stand out with their prime spot on Cairns Esplanade, offering unparalleled views of Trinity Inlet and Cairns Harbour.

Fully Self-Contained Apartments
Experience the comfort of fully self-contained apartments in a charming Queenslander-style building, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay for all guests.

Convenient Access to Major Attractions
With a central location near Cairns CBD and top attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Parks, Waterfront Terraces makes exploring the wonders of Cairns a breeze.

Book your stay at Waterfront Terraces Holiday Apartments now for a memorable and convenient tropical getaway.

Important information:

Guests are advised to inform the hotel beforehand of late check in or check out times.

Please notet hat housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 7 nights.

The reception closes at 17:00 Monday to Friday and at 12.00 on Saturday and public holidays, closed on Sunday. If you are arriving after office hours, please contact the hotel for check in instructions. Their contact number can be found on your 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 8.80 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 28 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 477 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Hazelman • extended_group • au
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Albert • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Two bedrooms - Self contained apartments
Secured pin gates

Cons:

Carrying baggage upstairs was a challenge.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Annie • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
9
Excellent, comfortable and affordable accomodation.
Pros:

The apartment was very clean. Bathroom linen was complete everything, washers, hand towel, especially bathmat. Bed linen was excellent and all of it was fresh and very well done. Adequate tea and coffee in kitchen. Car parking was excellent.

Cons:

Nil

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Greg • extended_group • au
6
Short stay for overnight trip to Weipa
Pros:

Close to the Cock n Bull to meet friends

Cons:

More tea and coffee in the room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gio • extended_group • au
8
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Petr • extended_group • cz
10
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
10
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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trevor • extended_group • au
10
Best in cairns
Pros:

Great service

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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O'Nea • couple • au
10
It was a perfect home away from home short stay!
Pros:

We loved the esplanade waterfront!, allowing easy esplanade walks & therapeutic sea views that I love! The host couple are professional & their hospitality ranks among the best! We stayed at the best apartment and we would have loved to stay there again in Dec 2025 holiday season, but; we couldn’t find them when we were looking to book. I believe they were sold out for the holiday season. Dated but well loved & maintained offering home vibes. We would be happy to stay there time & again👍

Cons:

There was nothing to not like about this beautiful space🥂

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • au
10
Clive T
Pros:

The managers, Michelle and Lee were excellent and made us feel very ,very welcome could not do enough to make sure our stay was the best it could be.
The location was also great.

Cons:

Could not fault the apartment or staff.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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ANNALISA • couple • fi
8
2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room smelt musky. Like it hadn't seen fresh air. Older hotel as well. A bit outdated.

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Noriko • couple • jp
9
2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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maree • solo_traveller • au
10
2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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graham • couple • za
9
2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • au
8
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Clean and spacious apartment, well equipped and comfortable. Great shower, nice pool.

Cons:

Could have done with a few more teabags

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Euan • couple • au
9
2025-10-14 • via Nuitee