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181 The Esplanade

4.0 star property

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Located on the scenic Cairns Esplanade, 181 The Esplanade offers a serene garden setting where guests can relax. The property features a sauna and steam room for rejuvenation, plus convenient amenities including laundry services, on-site car rentals, and extended parking options.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Garden view apartment on Ground floor | Living room | 42-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Two Bedroom Garden view apartment on Ground floor

  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 4

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Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View (Free Wifi Access)

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Two-Bedroom Garden View

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns North, a neighborhood in Cairns, 181 The Esplanade is near the airport and on the waterfront. Bulmba-ja Arts Centre and The Cultural Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Muddy's Playground and Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Reef Teach and Esplanade Lagoon are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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4870, QLD, Cairns North, 181 The Esplanade

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort
    Cairns Esplanade
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon featuring general coastal views, swimming and a pool
    Esplanade Lagoon
    5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    3 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smith Street Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Muddy's Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Atrium
    15 min walk
  • Dunwoodys
    14 min walk
  • Paper Crane
    12 min walk

About this property

181 The Esplanade

Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a steam room. Each apartment boasts a private hot tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Weekly housekeeping is available.
181 The Esplanade offers 21 accommodations with private hot tubs and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car rental
  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Crib: AUD 11 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 25 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • 21 units
  • Built in 1995
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 11.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 11.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 181 The Esplanade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at 181 The Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 181 The Esplanade?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 181 The Esplanade located?

Located in Cairns North, this beach aparthotel is steps from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and Cairns Private Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

181 The Esplanade Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Spacious Cairns unit

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating- early check in, late check out
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thierry

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnola

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access, good communication, friendly staff unit was clean and had a great view. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good value and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location is perfect, we also liked the pool and spa there. Staff are kind and helpful. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Room comfort
Mould in shower and tiolet had plumbing issue, other wise spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great place with view. It's a little out dated but still functional. Great time and place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Auke

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stort stay in Cairns

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dannielle and Anthony

Liked: Communication
Room needed maintenance. We brought up several things and lady on Saturday came and looked at what she could straight away. Was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good for family or group stay. Excellent location. One magic key opens all doors :-) The toilets should have exhaust fans installed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and big open rooms. View was excellent. Had issues with the water pressure, which was fixed by a plumber that day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

LEWIS

Disliked: Communication
booked an ocean view room and didn’t get one they blamed Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024