The Oceanfront Cairns

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
Living area
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 754 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

4 Bedroom Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Mountain View Queen

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns North stay.At this Cairns North hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Mudflats. Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Base Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Oceanfront Cairns

3-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
The Oceanfront Cairns offers its guests an outdoor pool and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Oceanfront Cairns offers 132 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Oceanfront Cairns to the airport?

The Oceanfront Cairns is 2.8 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oceanfront Cairns?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oceanfront Cairns on Sep 2, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Oceanfront Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Oceanfront Cairns.

How close is The Oceanfront Cairns to the beach?

This hotel is 13.2 mi (27-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 6.5 mi (15-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Oceanfront Cairns offer free breakfast?

The Oceanfront Cairns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Oceanfront Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (4-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Oceanfront Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Oceanfront Cairns?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Oceanfront Cairns have a pool?

The Oceanfront Cairns features an outdoor pool.

Does The Oceanfront Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Oceanfront Cairns to downtown Cairns?

The Oceanfront Cairns is 1.1 mi away from Cairns.

The Oceanfront Cairns Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 37 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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