Name: Mantra Trilogy
Address: 101-105 The Esplanade, Tropical North Waterfront, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Cairns, Cairns, AU
Price range: US$159–US$338 per night
Rating: 7.5

What guests think

At Mantra Trilogy, travellers consistently praise the central Esplanade location, ocean views, and generally friendly, helpful staff, while recurring drawbacks include inconsistent cleanliness with musty or mould issues, limited parking, no daily housekeeping, and rooms that feel tired.

Some apartments are spacious with balconies and kitchens, but others feel small or noisy from adjoining doors or the street, and Wi‑Fi reliability varies. Facilities include a pool and small gym; the pool is sometimes cold or needs maintenance, and lifts have occasional issues. Overall, a practical base with trade‑offs in consistency.

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Facilities

Pool and gym are handy; the pool is often described as cold or needing maintenance, the gym is small, and parking is limited and first‑come. Occasional elevator issues are mentioned.

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10

Ian

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I enjoyed how convenient it is to walk everywhere and the friendly front of desk staff. My only criticism is that not enough parking spaces are available for guests in the underground car park .

8

Biljana

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location Comfortable bed Room was a bit small but for a short stay ok. Swimming pool water temperature too cold. I would come again due to the excellent location.

8

Susan

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking is absolutely terrible at this motel. We stayed in tower three was nice rooms very very small Bathroom access good no bath to step into Beds are lovely. But parking was the real problem. Cost a lot of money to park in the street and having to go back and feed metre was a real problem as we had to risk a ticket as we went on a trip we had a family emergency at home so had to cut out the last night of our trip which was unfortunately costly to us as the night rate for accommodation these days is steep. Ineligible for a refund or credit. Overall really nice and great position.

10

Nicholas

22 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Parking limited for the hotel, first in best dressed policy

8

Belinda Stacey

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Great stay, view was great and a very central location. Amenities were good, staff lovely. We had an adjoining room which was fantastic and suited us well. Gym was small but good. Everything was walkable to in the city, a great location. Only downfall would have been the mould in the shower on the adjoining room + cracks in paint in bathroom. Pool is a little tired. Not a lot of parking so I'd recommend parking before 3pm to get a spot (otherwise you'll have to park on the street)

4

Brandon

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first room they gave me smelled of mildew something awful. It was too late to change so I just slept there. Woke up terribly congested. Pretty sure it was mold. Second room was a little better. Still smelled musky. Sheets weren't clean. The elevators in tower two had signs stuck over the buttons in various places saying "please use other side." Just getting up and down was an adventure. I wouldn't stay here again, even though the staff was friendly and accommodating of my request. And the people next to me who were complaining about dirty sheets.

10

Janina

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I loved the swimming pool but the water was very cold.

10

Richard

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were all excellent considering they had all been through a cyclone and floods themselves. From reception housekeeping and maintenance every one of them were happy and genuinely caring and professional The only fault was one elevator was not working but this was not anything anyone could have fixed at the time

8

Tod

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very helpful staff. Condition of the equipment in the gym should be monitored and repairs made.

8

Sue Lorraine

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is in a great location to restaurants, night markets. The pool needs some maintenance, the surface of the pool is coming off and is nasty on your feet. We felt that linen could be changed every 3 days, not five, as it’s very humid. Staff were great, room was clean & tidy.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: several guests report musty or mouldy odours, dampness, stained linens or carpets, and limited or no daily housekeeping. Others found rooms clean and tidy.

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Michelle

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very central to cafe's and shopping. Parking was a nightmare. Often had to pay for parking on the street. The room wasn't serviced in the 7 days we were there. You could get towels and toilet paper from reception but it would have been nice to have the room cleaned even once. There was a musty smell throughout the whole place.

6

Brenndon

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,340 nights

The location is good. The staff are polite and friendly. The rooms are outdated. The room was mouldy and damp. Moisture buildup on the floor constantly. Funny smell in the room. Funny smell in the entrance hall to building 3.

2

Iku

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed sheets, pillow had stains. Mold. Too old.

4

Colin

21 Feb 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Room was tired and needs a refresh. Bed was uncomfortable. It was noisy through the night with sound of doors opening. Stayed 7 days and no servicing for the whole time.

4

Brandon

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first room they gave me smelled of mildew something awful. It was too late to change so I just slept there. Woke up terribly congested. Pretty sure it was mold. Second room was a little better. Still smelled musky. Sheets weren't clean. The elevators in tower two had signs stuck over the buttons in various places saying "please use other side." Just getting up and down was an adventure. I wouldn't stay here again, even though the staff was friendly and accommodating of my request. And the people next to me who were complaining about dirty sheets.

4

Jeremy

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No housekeeping unless you stay 8 nights is ridiculous.

4

Vaibhav

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

no room service for a 6day trip. No accor points as I booked via Wotif.

2

Jennifer

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

We were so disappointed with our stay at the Mantra Trilogy, our room smelt of urine and was constantly damp. The carpet was absolutely filthy, worn down and stained, along with the lounge. The overall feel of the room was dirty and dated. The facilities of the hotel were also dirty, the pool was murky and not to a standard that I’d be comfortable swimming in. For the cost of this hotel, the quality of the place is appalling. There are so many better quality hotels in the area for at a better price.

4

Michelle

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

for the price paid I would expect housekeeping daily not nice to have to go to reception and ask for toilet paper and towels tea etc... was in a good location bed terribly uncomfortable and the pillow smelt like a dirty hairbrush, i had to request new pillow slips beacuse the ones on the bed musnt have been changed

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steve

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The position was great , reception was friendly and helpful. But room smelt really mouldy and there was an ant problem in the bathroom

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Rooms

Spacious apartments with balconies and ocean views are a highlight, but some rooms feel small, tired, or noisy from adjoining doors or the street; beds can be uncomfortable and Wi‑Fi reliability varies.

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Gerard

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First night room outdated; bad bed. Second night upgraded room; much better as it should be.

6

Debbie

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was in a great location but found that the rooms need an upgrade getting a bit tired looking.. Otherwise was very quiet and the beds were comfortable.

10

Walter

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mantra Trilogy hotel had great welcoming staff, and super nice spacious rooms with great views. Great location and easily walkable to a vast selection of nearby restaurants and a nice place to stay in Cairns.

10

Sarah

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome location, right off the Esplanade! Front desk staff all went over and above expectations to help us! Room size was nice. No daily room service, but you could get all the extra towel and drinking water refills you wanted for free. Good wifi. Great value for the price.

10

Merry

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stunning views from this hotel and what a great location

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Owen

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the property is really good - close to lots of options. The design of the pool is really good for toddlers and kids. The negative things we experienced are: - multiple (2) ppl entering our room! One was to drop off someone to another room and the next was a worker that didn’t know ppl were in the room. - wifi only worked in the bathroom (was told there wasn’t an issue/nobody else complained even though I walked past someone complaining about their internet to the front desk). - power being turned off before 8am on our fine day with no warning. - the apartment was dirty - could barely see through the shower screen with soap scum, there were ants in the kitchen (9th floor) and cups and plates clearly not cleaned with baked on cheese and lip marks on cups.

10

David

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very spacious comfortable room with balcony and a wonderful view. Well located to all the restaurants. Value for money. Lucky to get a car park each day as the parking is limited. Only negative was the shower over the bath which had a very high edge to step over.

10

Amber

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious apartment with great views

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Alistair

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I rang about a month after I booked and two weeks before I stayed and asked for a room with a view. They said no problem. It was a pretty ordinary view, three floors above the ground and set well back. Almost as if someone was taking the piss. Very small room too. Not what I expected.

6

Joseph

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Noise is an issue .with the rooms having a door you go into from the main lobby only to find 2 other doors one being your room and the other next door room,this causes a major catchment for noise and boy did I cop it with at least 3 kids next door banging and doing kid stuff for until well into the dark hours. More for families in the Mantra not for a quiet retreat to unwind. Otherwise cheap for the location. Hotel is needing a makeover. Staff friendly and helpful. Parking is a premium inside and a nightmare out on the street due to location.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, with quick assistance and smooth check‑in for many. A few report poor check‑in experiences, slow responses, deposit/refund issues, or mistaken room entries.

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10

Jennifer

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Specious, clean room with a view! The staff is what stood out above everything else- exceptional! Whenever I needed anything, i just rang them reception & done. Only time they couldn't help me was when I requested a late checkout- they already met their max. Although, in there defense, I requested 10 minutes prior to Check-out. Convient location for all things marina & esplanade

4

David

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception took a refundable deposit on checkin but stuffed it up and deducted the money instead 5 days later I am still emailing to get the money refunded Last conversation I was told it takes up to 30 days - what a load of crap Will never stay there again

10

Tracy

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ivan at check in was fantastic:-) Clean room

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Owen

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the property is really good - close to lots of options. The design of the pool is really good for toddlers and kids. The negative things we experienced are: - multiple (2) ppl entering our room! One was to drop off someone to another room and the next was a worker that didn’t know ppl were in the room. - wifi only worked in the bathroom (was told there wasn’t an issue/nobody else complained even though I walked past someone complaining about their internet to the front desk). - power being turned off before 8am on our fine day with no warning. - the apartment was dirty - could barely see through the shower screen with soap scum, there were ants in the kitchen (9th floor) and cups and plates clearly not cleaned with baked on cheese and lip marks on cups.

6

Maxine

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Stayed in a mantra hotel before it was lovely with great friendly staff who offered great assistance This mantra didn’t have as friendly staff and there was a lack of communication. Provided no information about the hotel and even the room had nothing. We contacted reception twice about the humidifier in our room with no response. Only good thing was that is was a great location.

10

Russell

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was in excellent condition staff were very helpful Great location easy walking to everything

10

duncan

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful friendly staff. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Made to feel welcome

8

Victoria

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Check-in was poor, receptionist was insincere. Felt like she was reading a script rather than a sincere welcome.

10

Andrew

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was centrally located for our purposes. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

10

Lucy

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from hotel staff always willing to help with a friendly smile

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Location

Central Esplanade spot within easy walking of the marina, restaurants, and attractions. Some mention night-time or street noise on lower levels.

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Jennifer

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Specious, clean room with a view! The staff is what stood out above everything else- exceptional! Whenever I needed anything, i just rang them reception & done. Only time they couldn't help me was when I requested a late checkout- they already met their max. Although, in there defense, I requested 10 minutes prior to Check-out. Convient location for all things marina & esplanade

10

Karl

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location fantastic

8

Nadine

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a great hotel with prime location

8

Belinda Stacey

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Great stay, view was great and a very central location. Amenities were good, staff lovely. We had an adjoining room which was fantastic and suited us well. Gym was small but good. Everything was walkable to in the city, a great location. Only downfall would have been the mould in the shower on the adjoining room + cracks in paint in bathroom. Pool is a little tired. Not a lot of parking so I'd recommend parking before 3pm to get a spot (otherwise you'll have to park on the street)

10

Imelda Jane

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Close to the Main Street and a lot of choices for dinner

10

Hale

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Was very convenient, local to places to eat, across the esplanade perfect for running!!

10

Brooke

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

10

Richard Michael

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

High quality hotel in an excellent position right on the Esplanade. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Only slight gripe is shortage of parking is a minor hassle if you can't get one in the building.

10

Barry

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Fantastic property close to Cairms waterfront. Highly recommended.

10

Dale Arthur

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location - easy and wonderful walks along coast in downtown and many places to eat. Somewhat noisy at night but wonderful, large outdorr patio facing ocean.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Alison

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Close and within walking distance to everything. would have been told about facilities in hotel. A coffee shop on the premises would be nice.

6

Torrey

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ‘welcome’ of the duty manager left something to be desired - no smile, an overload of information re locating room and parking and officious. Other staff subsequently were pleasant and helpful. The need to (unsuccessfully) register each of a married couple to receive breakfast vouchers was bureaucratic and inflexible.

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SHIHO

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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Stephen H

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

A great stay, only complaints were that couch was not very comfortable for watching tv, no Netflix available, and kitchen area was not well stocked with staples like salt and pepper or oil for cooking. Most self contained units supply these things, also only several coffee pods for a week stay is mot sufficient, they should be replenished daily at no charge. Polite staff and well maintained facilities made up for that. Also great convenient location

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Month	Average price
January	US$133
February	US$125
March	US$128
April	US$155
May	US$161
June	US$171
July	US$232
August	US$241
September	US$188
October	US$179
November	US$151
December	US$153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $205	2 $177	3 $193
4 $193	5 $193	6 $193	7 $193	8 $193	9 $171	10 $171
11 $193	12 $193	13 $193	14 $193	15 $170	16 $193	17 $208
18 $259	19 $224	20 $338	21 $259	22 $209	23 $193	24 $164
25 $159	26 $159	27 $159	28 $159	29 $159	30 $159	31 $159

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20	21 $203	22 $186	23 $185	24 $175	25 $175	26 $169
27 $169	28 $177	29 $193	30 $177