Oaks Cairns Hotel

Hotels
Oaks Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (2848 reviews)
59-63 Esplanade , Cairns , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Cons:
Small room size
Thin bath towels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Generally clean, but some mentioned issues with bathroom towels being thin.
Service
9.05
Staff were super kind and accommodating, adding to a positive experience.
Location
9.05
Perfect location based on multiple positive mentions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms mentioned to be a bit small and some comfort issues.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities like the rooftop bar were praised, but booking is advised.
Value for Money
8.55
Generally a good value, though some found prices high at certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Food at the rooftop restaurant well-reviewed, but price noted as a concern.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a lovely experience with many positive comments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 22:12

Property Description

Prime Location on the Esplanade
Situated in the heart of Cairns, Oaks Cairns Hotel offers a convenient location just a short stroll away from the beachfront boardwalk, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and vibrant dining options. Perfect for those looking to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests.

Modern Accommodation and Dining
Experience comfort in our newly built hotel featuring spacious rooms and top-notch amenities. Indulge in delectable dishes at the rooftop restaurant and unwind with a cocktail at the stylish bar. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Nearby Attractions and Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the local culture with attractions like Cairns Regional Gallery, The Center of Contemporary Arts, and The Cairns Civic Theater just a stone's throw away. With Cairns Airport in close proximity, your journey to relaxation begins as soon as you land.

Book now to enjoy a remarkable stay at Oaks Cairns Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit or debit card.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2848 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Federico solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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kerry couple gb
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple nz
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Martin couple au
3
Comfortable but not worth the money and wouldn't stay here again given the multitude of other option
Pros:

Location in center of tourist area.

Cons:

No window to outside world so felt enclosed.
Apart from room EVERYTHING else will cost you extra dollars; carpark fee of $20 a night was particularly disappointing.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tara solo_traveller au
10
Perfect location to enjoy Cairns
Pros:

Fantastic location, beautiful modern rooms, they upgraded us for free which was a lovely surprise

Cons:

Off street parking

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Kim couple au
4
Cons:

We paid to stay in Oaks however we were contacted and told that our room was not available so we had to go to another hotel where the room/hotel wasn’t as nice. When we brought up our concerns and asked for some sort of compensation, they could only offer us a drinks voucher to use in Oaks hotel.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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HIROYUKI solo_traveller jp
8
ファミリーでエンジョイ!
Pros:

シーサイドて、眺めが良かった。こじんまりした街だから、歩いて大抵のところにはいけました。この時期、雨も少なく、涼しかったです。

Cons:

特に思い当たらないかな

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Bert couple nl
9
Clean and friendly staff
Pros:

Location at the marine and a lot af restaurants

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kristal couple au
9
Will certainly stay again.
Pros:

Clean, fresh appealing decor, friendly staff, good location.

Cons:

For the price- nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Greg couple au
8
Reception staff were awesome, room was perfect, location great, will stay again
Pros:

Room was big and comfortable

Cons:

Breakfast, good price but not great food. Disappointing.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Vishy couple au
7
Pros:

Nice enough. Prices are a bit much for a small room.

Cons:

No window in room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sharni couple au
8
Pros:

Nil

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Phillip couple au
7
Other than the pettiness and opportunity to add onto everything, people were nice and hotel was good.
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The pettiness of charges . We paid for breakfast but the food was limited ( to what we could have for our pre paid agreement ) and we would have got much better value just spending that money on the street cafes etc.
we also had to pay much more extra to change dates by 1 week later as couldn’t travel due to Influenza A. The hotel saw fit to use the opportunity to charge at least a 25% surcharge for the date change.
Charging extra for Wifi levels or to have your room cleaned daily, just doesn’t cut it in my opinion.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sumudu family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Connected rooms were great!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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susanne solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Lovely room. Close to restaurants and shopping. Lovely receptionist.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Rene couple nl
7
Op zich okay voor een nachtje
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Meisje bij receptie wist niks over de omgeving en stelde allerlei vragen bij inchecken die helemaal niet nodig zijn

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Evangelina couple au
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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yan solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Très bien situé. Moderne. Bonne literie et salle de bain agréable. Rooftop pour petit déjeuner très appréciable.

Cons:

Un peu bruyant car rue animée. Impossible d'ouvrir la fenêtre pour aérer (chambre 106). Pas de vue.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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KP0udel NONE Melbourne, Victoria
10
Excellent Service, perfect location
Pros:

The hotel team were helpful. The location of the hotel is impressive; you've got pretty much everything within walking distance. Even if you are not staying in this hotel, I strongly recommend visiting the rooftop restaurant; the view and the service are amazing.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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G9429EIdavidw NONE
10
Awesome stay
Pros:

Kind and helpful hotel staff start to end of the trip location of hotel perfect it was nice and tidy thank you guys

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor