Mantra Esplanade

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Mantra
8 (1587 reviews)
53-57 The Esplanade , Cairns , AU
+61 7 4046 4141

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location / esplanade views
Friendly, helpful staff and good service
On-site pool and balcony rooms available
Comfortable beds and central convenience
Free/secure parking and easy access to restaurants/shops
Cons:
Rooms and furnishings described as old, dated or tired
Gym equipment limited; pool/spa in need of renovation
Inconsistent housekeeping for longer stays
Some cleanliness/maintenance issues (stale smells, dust, running toilets, poor AC)
Limited in-room kitchen amenities (no dishwasher, small mugs, small bins)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Mixed reports — many guests described rooms as clean, but several reviews noted dust, stale smells, dirty curtains/chairs and inconsistent cleaning for multi-night stays.
Service
8.61
Consistently praised — staff described as helpful, friendly and accommodating (assisting with room location, upgrades and local recommendations).
Location
9.15
Very strong — repeatedly noted as excellent, central, right on the esplanade with easy access to restaurants, shops and marina views.
Room Quality
8.6
Generally comfortable but many comments about ageing and dated rooms, old furnishings, small spaces and some maintenance issues (bathroom fittings, AC performance).
Amenities
7.63
Mixed — on-site pool and location amenities are appreciated, but gym equipment is limited and pool/spa and some facilities were reported as in need of renovation; some apartments lacked conveniences (no dishwasher).
Value for Money
6.59
Mixed signals — several guests said it offered good value or reasonable price, but others felt limitations (no room cleaning, dated rooms, missing kitchen items) reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Not a primary focus of reviews — eating options nearby were noted as sufficient and convenient, though on-site F&B specifics were rarely mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.11
Generally positive overall with many repeat guests and returns planned; strong location and service drive satisfaction despite dated rooms and some amenity/maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

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.
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
Based on 1587 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 6.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Mehdi • solo_traveller • au
5
Would not stay again in this property and will not recommend it.
Pros:

Just the location.

Cons:

It’s old and dated. Gym equipment is very limited. Pool and spa is desperate need of renovation. Rooms are old and kitchens very dated. Two joining rooms need easier access in between rather than card activated doors that don’t have a door stop.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • au
6
Pros:

Location was great and pool was nice.

Cons:

While the price was good I don’t believe it was cheap enough to warrant no room cleaning at all. Staying for 4 nights and going into the pool and whatnot we had heaps of rubbish and towels and had to go down to reception to hand in our dirty towels/get new ones. The rubbish also built up in the tiny bin which. It was fine, just a bit uncomfortable and inconvenient.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing8

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Leeane • couple • au
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Yu-Ling Julie • family_with_children • au
8
Location and staff are great and very helpful
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

2 bedroom apartment, has a front door, little foyer and 2 separate doors/room.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • au
10
Comfortable room in a quiet clean hotel, efficient staff, great location.
Pros:

I liked having a balcony room, pool on site was great, location was central, room facilities were great.

Cons:

Add some dumbells in the gym!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sunny • couple • au
2
Pros:

Location was very central.

Cons:

Room is very old and out dated, furniture couches are very old and ripped cloth was hanging under single couch.
Bathroom especially shower taps are ancient and it’s tripping hazard to get out of it after shower.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • au
10
Perfect relaxing end to a North Queensland holiday
Pros:

The location could not have been better.
The eating options more than suffice.
The esplanade was a nice walk and outlook
The hotel is right on the esplanade and there is plenty to do right at your doorstep
Would definitely choose to stay here next time

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • au
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • au
9
Great location in Cairns at a reasonable price
Pros:

Everything went very smoothly - got an upgrade to a suite - staff helpful and friendly - great location in Cairns

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Brieanna • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Very tired looking, needs upgrade

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • au
9
We would stay here again! Was fantastic
Pros:

Location was fantastic!!! Roomy apartment and comfortable bed.

Cons:

No dishwasher and tiny coffee mugs. Bigger kitchen bin needed too.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Masahiko • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Beds were a little soft, but that’s only because we prefer a hard mattress

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • au
7
Pros:

Position good with Esplanade views

Cons:

Room had a stale smell
The toilet water ran on after flushing
The shower was over a bath
There was light around the entry door at night

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • family_with_children • au
3
Would not stay again
Pros:

The location was great. The staff were helpful.

Cons:

Very old, outdated furnishings. Extremely small space. The air conditioner hardly worked and blew dust around. The chair and curtains needed cleaning.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
10
Awesome hotel, so comfy
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • au
8
Great value, amazing location to marina, enjoyed it and would stay again.
Pros:

Excellent location, good value

Cons:

Old bedspread (single bed) and no doona when king split into two singles

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Annalise • couple • au
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee