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181 The Esplanade
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8.6
/10
Very Good
357 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Mark
10.0
/ 10
Have stayed multiple times. Great communication and stay.
Only note is no BBQ area even though still mentioned on some sites.
Carol
10.0
/ 10
The size of the 2-bedroom unit was fantastic. The location was perfect and at the quieter end of the Esplanade with an easy flat walk to the centre and markets. The addition of a first-class restaurant next door was a real plus, and they opened for coffee at 7 am. Would definitely stay here again.
Derrick
10.0
/ 10
This place is great! As other reviews stated, the inside has 1980s Miami vibes but we loved it! It wasn’t the cleanest place I’ve stayed, there was a dirty towel and qtip sticking out from the bed when we checked in and because the accessories are dated it just doesn’t feel super clean. All that said, this place is perfect if you’re looking for a place for your family to stay while you’re out seeing the sights all day. Great views, places to play games and hang out, laundry, and amazing location! We are at Muddy’s a lot and the food was incredible! I would definitely stay here again!
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181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
Main Facilities
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This accommodation offers:
Outdoor pool
Steam room
Laundry service
Parking
Luggage storage
Elevator
Garden
181 The Esplanade Address: Map & Location
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
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Near Cairns Esplanade
Location
Located in Cairns (Cairns North), 181 The Esplanade is steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 2-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. This beach aparthotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cairns Esplanade - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cairns Mudflats - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Base Hospital - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (Liz Plummer) - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Private Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
St Monica's Cathedral - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Muddy's Playground - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Michaelmas Cay - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The preferred airport for 181 The Esplanade is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Facilities
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring private hot tubs. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
All facilities in 181 The Esplanade
Facility
- Outdoor pool
- Steam room
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Lobby
Exterior
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pool sun loungers
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
- Elevator
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Newspaper in lobby
- Luggage storage
Accommodation Policy & General Information in 181 The Esplanade
General Check-in Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property is professionally cleaned
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at 181 The Esplanade | 21 |
Number of floors in 181 The Esplanade | 10 |
Another facilities in 181 The Esplanade | Babysitting with surcharge, Outdoor pool, Garden, Sauna, Steam room |
Frequently asked question in 181 The Esplanade
What Time is Check In & Check Out at 181 The Esplanade?
Check-in time at 181 The Esplanade is staring from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking.
Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of 181 The Esplanade?
181 The Esplanade is officially classified as a 4.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many floors does 181 The Esplanade have?
181 The Esplanade has 10 floors.
How many rooms are available at 181 The Esplanade?
181 The Esplanade has 21 rooms in total.
Does 181 The Esplanade provide parking?
Yes, 181 The Esplanade provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews 181 The Esplanade
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8.6
Very Good
From 357 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Room Comfort
8.4
Location
8.2
Service and Facilites
8.6
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Mark
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Have stayed multiple times. Great communication and stay.
Only note is no BBQ area even though still mentioned on some sites.
Edward
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
location
Ben
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Mould in shower and tiolet had plumbing issue, other wise spacious
Carol
Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The size of the 2-bedroom unit was fantastic. The location was perfect and at the quieter end of the Esplanade with an easy flat walk to the centre and markets. The addition of a first-class restaurant next door was a real plus, and they opened for coffee at 7 am. Would definitely stay here again.
Dannielle and Anthony
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Room needed maintenance. We brought up several things and lady on Saturday came and looked at what she could straight away. Was very helpful.
Derrick
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This place is great! As other reviews stated, the inside has 1980s Miami vibes but we loved it! It wasn’t the cleanest place I’ve stayed, there was a dirty towel and qtip sticking out from the bed when we checked in and because the accessories are dated it just doesn’t feel super clean. All that said, this place is perfect if you’re looking for a place for your family to stay while you’re out seeing the sights all day. Great views, places to play games and hang out, laundry, and amazing location! We are at Muddy’s a lot and the food was incredible! I would definitely stay here again!
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Allison
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Easy access, good communication, friendly staff unit was clean and had a great view. Would stay here again.
R
Friends and family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This was a short 2 night stay in Cairns prior to heading home. The property was conveniently close to Cairns airport, and was a high rise apartment block appearing to be generally permanent residents, with a few rooms available for short term rental.
The room itself was well equipped and everything was clean and comfortable.
Whilst the room was a little dated in decor, all of the equipment was new and clean.
Secure underground parking was also included.
Certainly I would stay here again.
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Quentin
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Stayed in 2 bedroom ocean view apartment on 3rd floor.
While slightly dated still excellent and would highly recommend, clean and very generous amount of space throughout. Great location, 15 minute walk along the Esplanade to the marina terminal. Restaurant next door was fantastic also.
Sam
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very accommodating- early check in, late check out
Mark
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Property is a 30 minute walk to city centre. Nothing near hotel. Also, reception desk is only open until 12:00 on Sundays but check isn’t allowed until 2:00. They were supposed to send me check in instructions but didn’t even after I sent an email from the airport. When I showed up at11:30 I couldn’t get onto the property because the address is on a street with a locked gate. Go somewhere else. Terrible location and worse service and poorly maintained property.
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Colleen
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This properly was clean and neat. The 2 bedroom is a large unit with a large kitchen and sitting area. I do recommend getting some more AC in the bedrooms, but the living area was comfortable.
Thierry
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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LEWIS
Business and Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
booked an ocean view room and didn’t get one they blamed Expedia
Jacob
Friends and family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 149 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Dennis
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 156 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
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Sharron
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 158 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Arnola
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 159 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Barry
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Joey
10.0
/10
Reviewed 175 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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