See all properties

181 The Esplanade

4.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for 181 The Esplanade

View from property
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Balcony
2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Beach/ocean view
View from property
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Lounge area
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • 21 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • In-room childcare
  • Garden
  • Car hire on-site
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private hot tub
  • Second bathroom

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Garden view apartment on Ground floor

Two Bedroom Garden view apartment on Ground floor | Living room

Two Bedroom Garden view apartment on Ground floor

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

Private kitchen

Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two-Bedroom Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

View from property

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 10 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CC's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade puts you a short five-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Guests can take a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A sauna and a steam room are other highlights, and apartments feature Hot tubs and kitchens.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • 21 apartments
    • Arranged over 10 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • A private hot tub
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • On-site car hire

Family friendly

  • Cots (infant beds): AUD 11.0 per night
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 25.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Free newspapers (reception)
  • In-room massages
  • Vending machine
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near the airport
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • On the boardwalk
  • On the Strip

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 21 rooms
  • 10 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1995
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 11.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

181 Esplanade
181 Esplanade Apartment
181 Esplanade Apartment Cairns North
181 Esplanade Cairns North
181 The Esplanade Aparthotel
181 The Esplanade Cairns North
181 The Esplanade Aparthotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does 181 The Esplanade offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 181 The Esplanade does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at 181 The Esplanade?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at 181 The Esplanade?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 181 The Esplanade?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 181 The Esplanade?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at 181 The Esplanade and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. 181 The Esplanade also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Does 181 The Esplanade have private hot tubs?
Yes, each apartment has a a private hot tub.
Does 181 The Esplanade have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.
Does 181 The Esplanade have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony.
What's the area around 181 The Esplanade like?
181 The Esplanade is in Cairns North, a short 7-minute drive from Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) and 4 minutes' walk from Cairns Base Hospital.

181 The Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Mr T
The place is nice and pleasant with a nice esplanade. Wonderful view. But now fir the price we have paid thats nit enough. I stay for 1 week. The furniture are old Nobody come to change for towels or change the sheet of the bed. If it's only to pay for 1 week in advance and after the Tartare Desert with nobody... better to go to the hotel for the same price. Very desapointed.
Thierry, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

booked an ocean view room and didn’t get one they blamed Expedia
LEWIS, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shellae, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not a 4 star hotel - just a very decent apartment
Clean enough - there was dust on top of fridge and under bed (it moved). Overall it was clean and good location. Didn’t appreciate we had to take the garbage out and put in the chute - wish it was known. Furniture was dated could use an upgrade. Better coffee instead of just powdered. Maybe a bottled waters when people arrive. And WiFi range was not great in bedroom. I would still recommend this - we were staying in some 5 star properties before getting here - hence my expectation was higher. Appreciated having the laundry after all the cairns adventures.
Jacob, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

At the quiet end of the esplanade with great views over the ocean . Easy walking distance to muddys and playground, cafe and beach volleyball and and not much further to main activity hub We walked to RSL and cenotaph on the esplanade for 11/11 commemoration and then on to public pool for a dip. Really easy walk. Staff were really friendly and accommodating as we needed to stay a bit longer, no problem for them Everything we needed in the apartment, really comfortable lots of room , large lounge and balconies,full kitchen and good bathrooms. Really nice pool. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again
Dennis, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and our apartment had a fabulous view of the sea and esplanade. Furnishings and the bathrooms would benefit from some updating, but this would not deter us from staying again. Car parking was very secure - great to have a dedicated, numbered bay.
Sharron, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, view and wonderfully helpful and friendly proprietors, that being said the apartment is untouched circa 1990's, run down to the point of threadbare. The couches need to be thrown out, and all the kitchenware is in such a degraded state that an op shop wouldn't resell it. Please fix these things and you would be on a winner.
Arnola, 8-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

There are lots of good points that should have scored this apartment higher - the location is good, and very quiet; the sea view was wonderful; the secure parking in the basement was outstanding; the apartment was spacious, clean and well kitted out; the shower was very powerful and it was great having two bathrooms. However, the flat was quite tired; the spa bath had been disconnected (so was only a bath, which was not as advertised); there was no DVD (so also not as advertised); TV channels were limited; there was no remote for the bedroom TV; and the internet connection was poor. Overall, it could have been so much better with some attention to detail. The owners might want to take note, as this apartment is no longer exactly as advertised on Expedia.
Barry, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay as long as you can in this delightful spot. The building itself was clean and secure. The apartment, specifically, was roomy, well maintained, and easily felt like home as soon as you walk in. Fantastic views of the ocean and mountains (and bats at sunrise!). This is on the north end of the esplanade, so it was a bit quieter but within a few minutes walk you are in the heart of the hustle and bustle of it all. I would recommend this spot highly to my friends.
Joey, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and big open rooms. View was excellent. Had issues with the water pressure, which was fixed by a plumber that day.
Ryan, 8-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

A/C was broken. Furniture tired. Floor coverings tired
Peter, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The apartment we stayed in had a beautiful view of the esplanade, it had all the amenities we needed for a long stay it was clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful
Gayle, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect, we also liked the pool and spa there. Staff are kind and helpful. Will definitely come back again!
Yu, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ocean View?
Ocean view or Garden view? If you look closely you can see the ocean through the trees but I paid for an ocean view. This was not it! Lots of great space with two bathrooms, laundry and all the basics in a kitchen. A local phone in the apartment/lobby would have been very helpful. Bit of a hike to get to the Esplanade/Marina but definitely doable. Surfaces were all very clean but if you look up or down you will find plenty of dirt, ants and even mold. For a short term stay this place will do the trick but a bit of investment or even fresh paint would do this building some justice.
Veronica, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Old apartment , amenities are limited , A/C was too cold in one room vs nothing in the other bed room, blinds were not closing property . Need revamp . no nearby convince store as well .
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Nice sea view and very spacious accommodation. For the price however, it all felt a bit old and tired. Mmmmm beige. The kitchen was well equiped but the cups were all filthy with coffee rings. The laundry was great but the machine was excessively loud which meant we couldn’t have it on while kids were in bed. We were woken at 2am each night from a loud plumbing noise that we guess was the cistern filling when a person in another apartment used their toilet. Being directly under the 6am flight path capped off the lack sleep.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maureen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Really spacious and great layout. Full kitchen and allowed easy cooking. While supplies were good, the packaged dish detergent etc is just not as good as dishwasher tablets or a bottle of dishwashing liquid but we realise that is hotel style. Very secure and lock up parking but hard to get a park. Having numbered car parks for guests units would be good, instead of having to find one.
Lisa, 4-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with view. It's a little out dated but still functional. Great time and place to stay
Yeng, 6-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
This was a great accommodation for a family of four adults. Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms and spacious living space. Location is excellent with (partial) ocean view (depending on which floor you are on) and walking distance to city centre.
Auke, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good for family or group stay. Excellent location. One magic key opens all doors :-) The toilets should have exhaust fans installed.
Mayank, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value and great views.
Catherine, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious serviced apartment. A bit far from main town centre (on the outskirts of cbd) but that’s the only negative.
Krishti, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review