Waterfront Terraces

Hotels
8.4 (501 reviews)
Waterfront Terraces 233 The Esplanade , Cairns , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 501 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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Kerry • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Roomy apartment and well equipped.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Faye • couple • au
9
Very comfortable stay and well maintained grounds and room
Pros:

Location opposite the water.

Cons:

A bit dated and only stairs.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Neryl • couple • au
8
It was overall a relaxing stay there
Pros:

It was quiet
The managers were great
The cooling and fans good

Cons:

The TV was small for the room
There could have been another TV as well since it was a 2 bedroom unit
The pool wasn’t as inviting as it seemed a bit dull although it was clean.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable bed, spacious apartment, large balcony, lots of hot water.. lovely view over the pool. Helpful hosts.

Cons:

Cooking pans could do with replacement.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

I travelled to Cairns to compete in the Ironman. The room had everything I needed to make sure I could prepare meals for the race. It was up the Esplanade a little way away from the action but still very handy either way.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Comfy beds great location

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • au
10
It was perfect for our family. Location was superb!
Pros:

The property managers were amazing!

Cons:

NA

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lissa • couple • au
5
Very sorry to say it was not what we expecte and overpriced for what is was!
Pros:

Location was great ! Everything in walking distance

Cons:

the furniture and musty smell throughout. We left after the 1st night there and booked elsewhere.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
D
Davros512 • family_with_children • au
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
E
Erin • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Freshly painted and renovated it was clean and comfortable.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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L • family_with_children • au
10
Very good and would come back again.
Pros:

Excellent location and very clean and comfortable. Beautiful view. Large and spacious unit.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • family_with_children • au
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
M
Maurizio • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Posizione, comodità,equipaggiamento dell’appartamento.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
M
Maureen • extended_group • au
8
Thorougly enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The location was perfect for what we needed. Cleaniness was very good, facilities good.

Cons:

As we were 4 friends we didn't realise that the sofa bed was extra and we could't use it. Perhaps I missed it whilst booking but the description was 2 singles, one queen and a sofa bed. It should have been made clear that the sofa bed was an optional extra.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Brett • couple • pg
6
Pros:

Convenient location to the hockey fields.

Cons:

The back gate keypad worked inconsistently and then failed. Very low water pressure in the kitchen tap.
Aircon cut out regularly and had to be turned on. Which was especially frustrating during warm nights.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Damian • solo_traveller • au
10
Very comfortable and clean
Pros:

Very clean. Secure parking. Nice view to the water. A great loaction for a business stay.

Cons:

Nil

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Jazmyn • family_with_children • au
10
My family and I stayed here in multiple rooms and the staff were amazing to ensure our rooms were next to each other. It
Pros:

Great location and feels like home away from home

Cons:

I have no complaints

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Karl • extended_group • at
8
Geräumig, sauber, alles was man braucht.
Pros:

die Wohnung war geräumig, gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Parkplätze im Innenhof sind sehr angenehm obwohl es auch ausserhalb genug Platz zum Parken gibt. Würden wieder dort buchen.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee