Waterfront Terraces
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About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic a...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Location
Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Waterfront Terraces is steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This beach apartment is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.
What's nearby
Cairns Esplanade(0.1 miles)
Cairns Mudflats(0.1 miles)
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (Liz Plummer)(0.3 miles)
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland(0.4 miles)
Cairns Base Hospital(0.4 miles)
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns(0.7 miles)
Cairns Private Hospital(0.7 miles)
St Monica's Cathedral(0.8 miles)
Muddy's Playground(0.8 miles)
Cairns Performing Arts Centre(1.1 miles)
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre(1.1 miles)
Cairns Night Markets(1.1 miles)
Michaelmas Cay(1.2 miles)
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon(1.2 miles)
Red Arrow Walk(1.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Waterfront Terraces is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)(3.2 miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Garden
Beach (Nearby)
Location
Waterfront Terraces 233 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Cairns Esplanade (0.1 miles)
Cairns Mudflats (0.1 miles)
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (Liz Plummer) (0.3 miles)
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland (0.4 miles)
Cairns Base Hospital (0.4 miles)
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (0.7 miles)
Room options
8
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Patio, Sea Facing
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
689 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Partial Sea View Or Garden View)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
689 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
990 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
, 2 Twin Beds
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
990 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Sea View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
689 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
9
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, with Courtyard
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Waterfront Terraces
8.5
Very good
Based on 233 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
49%
Family
36%
Group
4%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Waterfront Terraces, guests praise the spacious, self-contained apartments and scenic Esplanade setting, noting friendly, communicative staff, a pleasant pool and barbecue area, and generally clean stays, while some mention dated fittings and limited nearby dining.
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What guests think
At Waterfront Terraces, guests praise the spacious, self-contained apartments and scenic Esplanade setting, noting friendly, communicative staff, a pleasant pool and barbecue area, and generally clean stays, while some mention dated fittings and limited nearby dining.
The property sits opposite the waterfront park, with a flat 20-25 minute walk to the CBD, easy access to buses and the airport, and quiet surroundings. Many highlight full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and balconies with ocean or park views. A few reviews report issues such as weak air conditioning, musty odours, uneven furniture support, or receiving a dark ground-floor unit instead of an expected view. Expect practical comfort in a relaxed waterfront spot.
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Facilities
Guests like the pool and barbecue area; free parking and Wi-Fi are available and worked reliably in mentions. Some comments note the property feels a little dated or needs minor maintenance.
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Michael
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
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.
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.
10
Feroz
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Parking area and free Wi-fi free and working. Basic utensils provided for cooking. Takeaways and restaurants at working distance. reasonable security. Friendly staff. 5 * recommended
Parking area and free Wi-fi free and working. Basic utensils provided for cooking. Takeaways and restaurants at working distance. reasonable security. Friendly staff. 5 * recommended
10
neil anthony
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 12 nights
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
10
Shane
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
10
Janet
Jan 6, 2023
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Stayed 19,363 nights
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
8
Kim
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
8
Christopher
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
8
Jenny
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely view over the park and waterfront, well appointed but needs some minor refurbs.
Lovely view over the park and waterfront, well appointed but needs some minor refurbs.
10
Gillian
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
10
Kevin
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
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!
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!
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe apartments as clean, with some noting tidy grounds and pool, while a few report shortcomings such as bathrooms not thoroughly cleaned or musty odours. Overall cleanliness appears acceptable but inconsistent.
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Emily
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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
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
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Alison
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
We first stayed here six years ago and rated it quite highly. However, since that time the establishment has not been maintained well. At least three of the rooms were out of action for mould remediation works, and our room was also suffering from the effects of high humidity along the skirting boards, etc. The light switch in the bathroom was in a dangerous state and the towel rail was reattached to the door without worrying about repainting. Even the two sofas had lost all support in the cushions and looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years. Although the location is still great, this places has not aged gracefully and we won't be returning for a third visit.
We first stayed here six years ago and rated it quite highly. However, since that time the establishment has not been maintained well. At least three of the rooms were out of action for mould remediation works, and our room was also suffering from the effects of high humidity along the skirting boards, etc. The light switch in the bathroom was in a dangerous state and the towel rail was reattached to the door without worrying about repainting. Even the two sofas had lost all support in the cushions and looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years. Although the location is still great, this places has not aged gracefully and we won't be returning for a third visit.
10
neil anthony
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 12 nights
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
8
Ann
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Both areas very good and clean
Both areas very good and clean
6
KONSTANTINE
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Units good size,Bathrooms not thoroughly clean
Units good size,Bathrooms not thoroughly clean
4
Sam
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
(1) Air conditioning did not work properly and did not cool down room adequately. There was a sign on air conditioning switch saying to not turn it down below 24 degrees as it would cause water to leak in through ceiling. It appears this is an ongoing issue. (2) Toilet seat would not stay in up position. (3) Bed sagged in the middle if you rolled towards middle of bed. (4) Apartment had musty smell on entering. Bedroom and apartment were adequate size and location of property was reasonable being on the Esplanade.
(1) Air conditioning did not work properly and did not cool down room adequately. There was a sign on air conditioning switch saying to not turn it down below 24 degrees as it would cause water to leak in through ceiling. It appears this is an ongoing issue. (2) Toilet seat would not stay in up position. (3) Bed sagged in the middle if you rolled towards middle of bed. (4) Apartment had musty smell on entering. Bedroom and apartment were adequate size and location of property was reasonable being on the Esplanade.
10
Janet
Jan 6, 2023
·
Stayed 19,363 nights
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
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Christopher
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
David
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
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 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.
10
Athena
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We checked in over the weekend; staff wrote me to inform they aren't at the desk on weekends but sent great detailed information on how to check in. Nice location, quiet and next to a hotel which made for easy pick ups for tours that offered it. There were three of us and we all slept well, enjoyed the view and appreciated having a clean place to come back to. We only got one key, so on the day we split up we had to arrange amongst ourselves who would have the key and ensure they were home so we could be let in. That was easy enough for us to do, but may have asked for a second key if we were staying longer. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
We checked in over the weekend; staff wrote me to inform they aren't at the desk on weekends but sent great detailed information on how to check in. Nice location, quiet and next to a hotel which made for easy pick ups for tours that offered it. There were three of us and we all slept well, enjoyed the view and appreciated having a clean place to come back to. We only got one key, so on the day we split up we had to arrange amongst ourselves who would have the key and ensure they were home so we could be let in. That was easy enough for us to do, but may have asked for a second key if we were staying longer. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
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Rooms
Apartments are widely considered roomy and well equipped, with full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and balconies offering park or ocean views; beds are often comfortable. Some guests note dated decor, maintenance issues (e.g., weak air conditioning or worn furniture), and occasional view allocation disappointments.
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Michael
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
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.
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.
10
Jennifer
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed from Nov 12 to 17th in a 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the pool and ocean. We had a wonderful time in this holiday apartment and had everything we needed - and there were loads of nice touches - like coffee, tea bags, some milk etc and dishwasher tablets. Having laundry in the unit was a major plus! Loads of beautiful birds and fruit bats can be seen from the balcony! I really truly appreciated this place for our time in Cairns.
We stayed from Nov 12 to 17th in a 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the pool and ocean. We had a wonderful time in this holiday apartment and had everything we needed - and there were loads of nice touches - like coffee, tea bags, some milk etc and dishwasher tablets. Having laundry in the unit was a major plus! Loads of beautiful birds and fruit bats can be seen from the balcony! I really truly appreciated this place for our time in Cairns.
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sophie
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
J’avais réservé une chambre avec vue partielle sur l’océan. Malheureusement j’ai eu une chambre très sombre au rez de chaussée avec aucune vue. Les gérants m’ont offert un dédommagement que j’ai apprécié malgré la déception.
J’avais réservé une chambre avec vue partielle sur l’océan. Malheureusement j’ai eu une chambre très sombre au rez de chaussée avec aucune vue. Les gérants m’ont offert un dédommagement que j’ai apprécié malgré la déception.
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Nicole Pamela
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great Communication prior to our stay. Clear instructions on how to enter premises and check in. Two bedroom apartment was spacious for our family of 5, including 3 teenagers. Cooking facilities were in good working order and the full size fridge with freezer was great. Laundry in apartment was very handy for washing and drying towels and was stocked with laundry detergent. One more roll of toilet paper would have been great 😃
Great Communication prior to our stay. Clear instructions on how to enter premises and check in. Two bedroom apartment was spacious for our family of 5, including 3 teenagers. Cooking facilities were in good working order and the full size fridge with freezer was great. Laundry in apartment was very handy for washing and drying towels and was stocked with laundry detergent. One more roll of toilet paper would have been great 😃
10
Shane
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
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Sam
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
(1) Air conditioning did not work properly and did not cool down room adequately. There was a sign on air conditioning switch saying to not turn it down below 24 degrees as it would cause water to leak in through ceiling. It appears this is an ongoing issue. (2) Toilet seat would not stay in up position. (3) Bed sagged in the middle if you rolled towards middle of bed. (4) Apartment had musty smell on entering. Bedroom and apartment were adequate size and location of property was reasonable being on the Esplanade.
(1) Air conditioning did not work properly and did not cool down room adequately. There was a sign on air conditioning switch saying to not turn it down below 24 degrees as it would cause water to leak in through ceiling. It appears this is an ongoing issue. (2) Toilet seat would not stay in up position. (3) Bed sagged in the middle if you rolled towards middle of bed. (4) Apartment had musty smell on entering. Bedroom and apartment were adequate size and location of property was reasonable being on the Esplanade.
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David
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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karen
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pleasant unit well equipped comfortable and roomy
Pleasant unit well equipped comfortable and roomy
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Gillian
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
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Kevin
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
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!
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!
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Service
Feedback consistently highlights friendly, helpful hosts and clear, proactive communication, including smooth after-hours check-in and prompt fixes when issues arise. Reception may be unstaffed on weekends, but detailed instructions were provided.
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neil anthony
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 12 nights
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
10
Neil
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Good location, friendly and helpful staff
Good location, friendly and helpful staff
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Robyn
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
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Nicole Pamela
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great Communication prior to our stay. Clear instructions on how to enter premises and check in. Two bedroom apartment was spacious for our family of 5, including 3 teenagers. Cooking facilities were in good working order and the full size fridge with freezer was great. Laundry in apartment was very handy for washing and drying towels and was stocked with laundry detergent. One more roll of toilet paper would have been great 😃
Great Communication prior to our stay. Clear instructions on how to enter premises and check in. Two bedroom apartment was spacious for our family of 5, including 3 teenagers. Cooking facilities were in good working order and the full size fridge with freezer was great. Laundry in apartment was very handy for washing and drying towels and was stocked with laundry detergent. One more roll of toilet paper would have been great 😃
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David
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Janet
Jan 6, 2023
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Stayed 19,363 nights
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
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Christopher
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
David
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
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 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.
10
Athena
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We checked in over the weekend; staff wrote me to inform they aren't at the desk on weekends but sent great detailed information on how to check in. Nice location, quiet and next to a hotel which made for easy pick ups for tours that offered it. There were three of us and we all slept well, enjoyed the view and appreciated having a clean place to come back to. We only got one key, so on the day we split up we had to arrange amongst ourselves who would have the key and ensure they were home so we could be let in. That was easy enough for us to do, but may have asked for a second key if we were staying longer. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
We checked in over the weekend; staff wrote me to inform they aren't at the desk on weekends but sent great detailed information on how to check in. Nice location, quiet and next to a hotel which made for easy pick ups for tours that offered it. There were three of us and we all slept well, enjoyed the view and appreciated having a clean place to come back to. We only got one key, so on the day we split up we had to arrange amongst ourselves who would have the key and ensure they were home so we could be let in. That was easy enough for us to do, but may have asked for a second key if we were staying longer. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
10
James
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Location
Opposite the Esplanade with water and park views, the hotel is a flat 20-25 minute walk to the CBD, with handy bus links and airport access, and generally quiet surroundings. Some note the immediate area feels a bit run down and nearby dining is limited.
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Emily
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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
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
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neil anthony
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 12 nights
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
Ideal base just out of main CBD, flat picturesque walk to heart of Cairns and it's shops and markets. Very easy access to main highways heading north or south. Close to airport. Onsite management available and very personable. We arrived out of hours, clear instructions given to access unit. Kept informed of any maintainance (upgraded balcony lights). Clean pool, barbecue area, well maintained gardens and site.Everything you need for your stay and good welcome pack to get you started.
10
Robyn
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
10
Shane
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
8
Patrick
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Neighbourhood was a bit run down
Neighbourhood was a bit run down
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Lothar
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
Best stay i ever had in Cairns in my 21 times since 1999. Next year , ll be back there. Its in Cairns North, direct on the Esplanade, to the end. Very nice boardwalk to CBD ( 2km). Nearcby 2 little shopping Center on Sheridon.
Best stay i ever had in Cairns in my 21 times since 1999. Next year , ll be back there. Its in Cairns North, direct on the Esplanade, to the end. Very nice boardwalk to CBD ( 2km). Nearcby 2 little shopping Center on Sheridon.
10
Janet
Jan 6, 2023
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Stayed 19,363 nights
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
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David
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Gillian
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
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Elzo
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
Een mooie optie zonder franje maar met veel ruimte. Haven op half uurtje lopen en daar is ook het winkelbestand en de restaurants in overvloed. Als je niet opziet tegen een lekker wandeling: uitstekende uitvalsbasis.
Een mooie optie zonder franje maar met veel ruimte. Haven op half uurtje lopen en daar is ook het winkelbestand en de restaurants in overvloed. Als je niet opziet tegen een lekker wandeling: uitstekende uitvalsbasis.
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Feroz
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Parking area and free Wi-fi free and working. Basic utensils provided for cooking. Takeaways and restaurants at working distance. reasonable security. Friendly staff. 5 * recommended
Parking area and free Wi-fi free and working. Basic utensils provided for cooking. Takeaways and restaurants at working distance. reasonable security. Friendly staff. 5 * recommended
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Janet
Jan 6, 2023
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Stayed 19,363 nights
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
A lovely and welcoming unit across from the beautiful oceanside park and walking path. (No real beach here.) Very clean, nice clean pool and barbecue area, kitchen was well-equipped, and area was quiet. (We were wondering about the planes being quite close to the airport but we heard none at night.) Check-in and check-out super easy, and management was very responsive to email communication. Our unit was made available to us as soon as we got there, well before check-in time. There are not a lot of restaurants really close by for walking to if you don’t have a car, but if you don’t mind walking or grabbing a taxi/Uber it’s good. Loved the relaxed feeling in this location and could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend. Thank you, Waterfront Terraces!
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Elzo
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
Een mooie optie zonder franje maar met veel ruimte. Haven op half uurtje lopen en daar is ook het winkelbestand en de restaurants in overvloed. Als je niet opziet tegen een lekker wandeling: uitstekende uitvalsbasis.
Een mooie optie zonder franje maar met veel ruimte. Haven op half uurtje lopen en daar is ook het winkelbestand en de restaurants in overvloed. Als je niet opziet tegen een lekker wandeling: uitstekende uitvalsbasis.
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Scott
Sep 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff is amazing. Beautiful area. Great location for downtown activities if you don't mind a 10-15 walk along the ocean boardwalk.
The staff is amazing. Beautiful area. Great location for downtown activities if you don't mind a 10-15 walk along the ocean boardwalk.
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David
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
good
good
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Kathy
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Mark
May 6, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a great place to stay.
It was a great place to stay.
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phung
Mar 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
good
good
FAQs about Waterfront Terraces
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets are allowed, including service animals.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival for arrangements.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Cairns North, steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests.
What are the policies regarding children at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age. Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 9.0 per day.
What are the policies for additional guests regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of AUD 9.0 per day. Rollaway or extra beds are not available.
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The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 9.0 per day
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Popular amenities
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Garden
Beach (Nearby)
Activities
Swimming pool
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Beach (Nearby)
Pool Outdoor
Outdoor heated pool
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
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Free Parking
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General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Picnic Area/Tables
Vending Machines
Family Room
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Fence Around Pool
Services
Tour Desk
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Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
Internet
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