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Waterfront Terraces

Property class: 4
4-star apartment near Cairns Esplanade

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and a beach.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio. There are white lounge chairs and a covered seating area with a table.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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233 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 990 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Partial sea view or Garden View)

A living room with a sofa, a glass table, and chairs, a television, and a view through a window.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Partial sea view or Garden View)

  • Partial sea view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 990 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, with Courtyard

A living room with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, with Courtyard

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Sea View

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and wall-mounted lights.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Sea Facing

  • Partial sea view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

Seaside stay .At this Cairns North apartment, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Mudflats. Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (Liz Plummer) and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 4 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Room - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Terraces

4-star apartment near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Waterfront Terraces, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Waterfront Terraces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cairns apartment is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Terraces offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

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

  • 19 units
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive after 5 PM Monday-Friday or on weekend and public holiday must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 9.0 per day.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 9.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Waterfront Terraces.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Terraces Cairns
Waterfront Terraces Apartment Cairns North
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Terraces to the airport?

Waterfront Terraces is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Terraces have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterfront Terraces.

How close is Waterfront Terraces to the beach?

This apartment is 13.1 mi (22-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 6.5 mi (11-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Terraces offer free breakfast?

Waterfront Terraces does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Terraces?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Reef Hotel Casino (4-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Terraces?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Terraces?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Waterfront Terraces have a pool?

Waterfront Terraces features an outdoor pool.

Does Waterfront Terraces have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Waterfront Terraces to downtown Cairns?

Waterfront Terraces is 1.2 mi away from Cairns.

Waterfront Terraces Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great hotel, clean, friendly staff, ocean view, secure car park, easy walk into town. As we travel to Cairns regularly, I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location over looking the esplanade. A little far from the main Restaurants/ Bars, but buses are a short walk. Pool facilities great, staff very friendly & helpful. Unit was clean and tidy and child friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location on the Esplanade. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and spaciouse appartment with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The area any friendly staff and a beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice place to stay

A little dated, but nice place to stay. Right across from the esplanade. Short drive or a 20 minute walk into the heart of the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Both areas very good and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, very reasonably priced and great location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here. Nice little area a little out of town but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was adequate for our needs, and hosts cooperative and very pleasant. We were very happy as the location and tariff suited us for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here for 9 nights. Great little apartment, kitchen, laundry, drier, ocean views, heated pool, nice grounds, friendly staff, easy walk into town (we like to walk), nice deck for people watching (looking straight at the esplanade), a great place to go and escape the southern cold! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice room with nice views. Close to shops and can walk to most tourist spots and nice walking along the esplanade. Planes do fly over during the day but didn’t really bother us. Can highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed with our grandkids, great location and outstanding communication from reception. Nothing was too difficult, the room was clean and had everything we needed. Excellent service and very family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
A great choice for a four night stay over. Getting a bit tired and in need of some maintenance but overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views from our room on 3rd floor beach from balcony and mountain range from bedroom. Nice staff easy to talk too. The pool area was nice to relax in.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the view from the balcony and enjoyed the pool and the easy parking. Just across the road from the esplanade in a quiet area so easy access to walks. A good size bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Definitely be coming back soon

Nice well kept appartment. Kitchen was well equipped, very comfortable for our family of 4. Close to shops, nice views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were friendly. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Stove top didn't work but that was fixed the next morning. Nice pool for a swim. Travelled with one adult and two teenagers. We thought it was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We came for a few days away with the family and found the apartment very spacious and very clean. Was located north of the main shops and restaurants, was about a 25 minute walk to the main part of Cairns
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023