BreakFree Royal Harbour

Hotels
BreakFree
8.3 (1167 reviews)
60 Abbott Street , Cairns , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Garden
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable room condition
Parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Issues noted with cleanliness, such as mould spots and ineffective bathroom facilities.
Service
9.1
Staff are described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.1
Great location mentioned frequently, being close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.1
Some rooms described as uncomfortable due to mattress quality and age.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities like a pool and BBQ facilities received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.1
Concerns about parking fees and renovation disturbances affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.4
No specifics given, but a general expectation for dining options near the location.
Overall Experience
8.4
Mixed feelings due to some negatives, but many positive experiences noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:15

Property Description

Luxurious Apartments with Stunning Views
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers a relaxing stay just a few minutes from Cairns Lagoon. Enjoy the comfort of a spa bath and a private balcony overlooking Trinity Bay or the lush garden.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Situated in the heart of Cairns, our apartments are close to major attractions like Cairns Central Shopping Mall and Cairns Wildlife Dome. With laundry facilities, a kitchenette, and air-conditioning in each apartment, your stay will be convenient and comfortable.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and Activities
Unwind by the outdoor pool or stay active at the fitness centre. Let our tour desk help you plan exciting activities like scuba diving and snorkelling. End your day with a casual meal at the barbecue area. Book now for a memorable stay at BreakFree Royal Harbour.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% 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. Please note that this property requires a refundable AUD200 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental 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. For guests arriving by car or taxi, please arrive at the rear entrance where the reception and car parking is located - Level 1, 60 Abbott Street. This is located above the Night Markets.

Please note that our exterior building is being repainted until April 5, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1167 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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BARRY couple au
7
Pros:

Location excellent, good bed, good size bathroom

Cons:

Outside furniture seat covers need replacement, room walls badly marked need painting, kitchen bin had mould inside it

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

We were made extremely welcome and so well looked after.

Cons:

Leaving

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller nz
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller au
9
Nice unit, great location
Pros:

Great location, comfy beds and good size unit. Partial view of the marina.

Cons:

Strange shower arrangement with clear glass shower wall into the lounge/kitchen area of the unit. There was a shower curtain for privacy which resulted in lots of water on the bathroom floor

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Rae & Steve solo_traveller au
8
Good stay
Pros:

The location was fantastic and very comfortable stay

Cons:

A little dated, needs a little revamp but otherwise ok. Not all ocean view rooms have a very good view of the ocean considering the price

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Vivien couple au
4
A great holiday but accommodation sadly lacking.
Pros:

The location was great and the staff amazing. Grounds well maintained and clean.

Cons:

Beware if booking an ‘Ocean View’. All apartments on front of building Same price but not the same apartment. First allocated to us (403) had little view of any water. View was of building next door and trees. Small and very ‘worn out’. We were moved and very grateful for that. Cleaning is also lacking with fingerprints on switches, doors and fridge.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Pica family_with_children au
8
Perfect location & lovely staff.
Pros:

Central location above the night market, 2 mins from the lagoon and a 5 minute walk yo the harbour.

Cons:

Mould in the shower

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Richard couple nz
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lance solo_traveller au
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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ALFIO couple au
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sharlene couple au
9
Pros:

View was fantastic, apartment large and clean, location great.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Lee couple au
9
We had a great time and the people at the desk and around were very nice.
Pros:

Great location, balcony looking over the esplanade and ocean view, sunrise beautiful. Separate bedroom, comfy chair in lounge area.

Cons:

the pool wasn't warm.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple au
2
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Renae couple au
10
Sea-view room was fantastic
Pros:

Best part of our Cairns stay was coming back to this beautiful room each day. The sea view balcony room was superb

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children au
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Kim couple au
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple au
9
Great view with a very comfortable room close to everything.
Pros:

The view was wonderful from the seventh floor. The location was excellent so close to restaurants and the night market , harbour and swimming lagoon. Swimming towels were in the room. The bed was extremely comfortable and it was very quiet at night. Although an older unit it was freshly painted. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The curving knives were blunt and there was no dishwasher or grater in the kitchen

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller pg
8
Pleasant stay in a perfect location but with some annoying features that could easily be fixed
Pros:

Central location and view (garden).
Friendly staff

Cons:

No bedspread on the bed, no hot air dryer
Noisy external AC condenser on the balcony
Strong pungent smell when first entering the apartment

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Dianne solo_traveller au
9
Our trip was made all the better due to the great location and breathtaking views. Staff were extremely helpful.
Pros:

Great location, clean and staff are amazing.

Cons:

Rooms a bit dated.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Sushil family_with_children au
5
Pros:

Location is prime and that was the best thing about the property

Cons:

1. Sofa bed was of very poor quality
2. Rooms looked dated with plaster falling away from the ceiling
3. The lifts went out of order on the last day
4. Cleanliness of the rooms was questionable

2026-07-05 via Nuitee