Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Several reviews pointed out cleanliness issues, including dirty dishes and cockroaches.
Service
9.25
Most reviewers found staff helpful and accommodating, although some issues with management were noted.
Location
9.25
Many reviews praised the location as excellent, being close to amenities yet quiet.
Room Quality
7.25
Although some guests found the rooms spacious and comfortable, many shared concerns about outdated facilities.
Amenities
7.25
The pool and other amenities received praise, but some were out of service or not as expected.
Value for Money
7.75
Mixed sentiments due to high prices relative to the dated condition and cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.25
On-site dining was generally rated well, although some noted the absence of basic supplies.
Overall Experience
8.25
General sentiment was good, but issues with the accommodations affected the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:42

Property Description

Modern Apartments with Stunning Views
Experience luxury at 181 The Esplanade with modern apartments featuring esplanade facing balconies and panoramic views of Trinity Bay. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and secure underground parking.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in relaxation with our hot tub, sauna, swimming pool, and exotic fish-filled lagoon. Unwind in style after a day of exploring Cairns and its surroundings.

Convenient Location
Located within walking distance of central Cairns, our hotel offers easy access to the Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Airport. Explore the Great Barrier Reef or immerse yourself in the lush rainforest with ease.

Book your stay at 181 The Esplanade now for an unforgettable Cairns getaway.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms 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 11 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 11 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 33 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 917 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Jarrod • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Not enough towels and toilet paper 4 people 6 nights

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great location, fully equipped rooms. Nice pool

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Spacious and comfortable with great views, ideal for a small family. The pool was a hit and the fully equipped kitchen means you can easily self cater.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Keith • family_with_children • au
8
Gr8 location. Awesome view. Prob due for a renovation tho
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Initially our apartment had a few issues. One email to Lilly and she sorted everything and moved us to an alternate apartment .
Gr8 customer service Lilly

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very dated. Bedroom light didn’t work. En-suite light took forever to turn on. En-suite shower was over a step in spa bath. Mould in shower in main bathroom. Main bathroom toilet stained. Overall the place was just tired.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mehedi • family_with_children • au
10
Overall satisfied.
Pros:

Nice view

Cons:

Bad smell in basement parking

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Corey • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Clean tidy pool sauna where great

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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JAKE • family_with_children • au
7
great location and value for money great pool … air con is the worst not being able to have it going in the bedrooms and
Pros:

the pool, the location

Cons:

the air conditioner … you can only choose for it to be going either in the lounge room or bedrooms … not both at the same time … this is the worst thing about the place

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • au
5
Very disappointing!
Pros:

The location was fantastic! Sea view room

Cons:

Our check in date - reception wasn’t expecting us despite booked weeks in advance. Room wasn’t ready when booking eventually found. Receptionist went to make beds up while we waited in foyer which we arrived 2 hrs after our check in time.
No hot water in main bedroom ensuite.
No towels provided.
Mould in both bathrooms.
Musky smell throughout apartment.
Expired condiments in cupboard along with dead bugs.
Very out dated and in need of maintenance.
Not worth $1559 we paid for 7 nights and impacted the quality of my stay. Would not recommend to anyone.
This is not 4 stars. I would like to be contacted about some form of compensation.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Henderson • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Friendly management very happy over all

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarina • family_with_children • au
4
Friendly service, quiet room with essential comforts.
Pros:

There is two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen and laundry. It has a balcony from the living room, and one from the main bedroom. It has a great view of the sea. Lily from reception offered her contact number in case we needed anything. She promptly helped us with anything we needed. On our last day before leaving, Lily allowed us a late check out as our transfer was picking us up at 12pm.

Cons:

The location was a bit far from the centre of town and it does not have many amenities close by. I initially booked this apartment as it had a spa pool close to the main pool, but it was out of action for repairs. So that was disappointing as I was looking forward to it. And although the bathroom from the main bedroom contained a spa bath, it was awkward for me to get in, so I couldn’t use it. And it didn’t even have a view. The apartment is outdated, as well as the furniture, and is in need of a good clean.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kumal • extended_group • au
7
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • au
9
friendly staff and comfortable stay
Pros:

The unit met our needs for the time we were there.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • au
8
Great value for money, comfortable stay in Cairns.
Pros:

The apartment was very spacious and comfortable. Great location.

Cons:

Apartment 16 could do with ceiling fans in the bedrooms.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Beautiful location with amaxing views, rooms are large

Cons:

Airconditioning system needs upgrading, bedroom a/c didnt get cold at all. Realised why there was pedestal fans in bedrooms after the first night...

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • family_with_children • nc
6
Trés moyen
Pros:

L'emplacement, la vue, la piscine, le parking couvert.

Cons:

La climatisation archaïque et non réglable de façon indépendante, donc trop froid dans la petite chambre et trop chaud dans la grande chambre, le ménage pas fait correctement (tables de nuit recouvertes de poussière, quand à ce qui ne se voit pas trop comme dessous le lit, derrière les rideaux, etc ... c'était vraiment lamentable !), fortes odeurs de poubelles à la réception, unique chemin pour aller à la piscine, une des 2 douches inutilisable de façon normale sans inonder la salle de bain, en résumé un appart vieillissant et pas très bien entretenu ...

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jen • extended_group • au
7
Spacious unit with lovely pool in heart of Cairns!
Pros:

We enjoyed swimming in the beautiful pool every day We had a ground floor unit was very spacious with 2 bedrooms sharing with family. Location was great walking distance to restaurants and cafes along the esplanade.

Cons:

The spa wasn’t working while we were there.
We would have liked a higher floor to see the sea but apparently there was no vacancies.
The car park was a bit tight for our car.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • au
10
Perfection
Pros:

The location was great, the facilities were awesome and very clean

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee