We stayed on the fourth floor overlooking the pool. A 1 bed apartment, clean and tidy. Washing machine and dryer were handy. Withing walking distance of restaurants, shops, bus services, and marina. Pool and spa were clean and water was warm. BBQ near the pool. Staff were friendly. Enjoyed our stay, of one week, made our own bookings for tours. more

We arrived off a long 6.5hour flight from New Zealand, I was moving over to Cairns for work so had alot of luggage and very heavy bags. Requested help with our luggage only to be told no there were trolleys we could use our selves, which would be ok if there actually was a trolley there but there wasnt. The... more

Stayed 3 nights on our way through to Sydney. Arrived too early to access room and requested upgrade to ocean view, - no problem. Went nearby for breakfast, room ready by 11 a.m. Decent size room, decor a bit tired, but overall not too bad. Excellent location, and any requests were answered quickly and politely. The restaurant was only open... more

I stayed here with my wife and 6 month old daughter in July 2009. I was attending a conference in Cairns and my family came with me (before holidaying in FNQ). The Mantra Esplanade has the best location in Cairns for young families - it's literally across the road and you are in the swimming lagoon. We found the hotel... more

We certainly can't complain about the location. We were there whilst the Cairns festival was on so had a prime viewing spot from our balcony for the parade, fireworks and even the concert. Directly across the road is the lagoon which is just wonderful for younger kids.( free) Just outside front door lots of coffee shops and eating places. A... more

Spectacular lobby, but very average room deco. Furniture quite old and dirty, TV very small. There were small ants in the apartment we stayed in. Excellent location. Close to all shops and restaurants, plenty of eating places for reasonable prices. Short cut to Woolworth behind the hotel, very hand for self-contained apartment. We cooked breakfast most of the mornings. Mantra... more

This hotel has a great location with everything right outside your door but the layouts of rooms could be much better. Hotel rooms are nothing more than the 2nd bedroom to the 2 bedroom apartments. They provide 1 main door with 2 doors inside 1 leading to the main bedroom , kitchenette, bathroom and balcony and the other being the... more

The location of the hotel is great...near the seafront and most things including the night markets and marina are close by. The rooms are dated and I would say so so kind of clean...although ignore the little mites and spiders which run around everywhere (there are lots and imagine them in your clothes) ...hmmm...I am told (by the hotel) it... more

We stayed for 6 nights in a 2 bedroom appt. The rooms were light, clean and generally fine except the master bedroom air-con was bit clanky. The appt was not serviced while we were there but it was pretty easy to get rid of your rubbish and pop to Woolworths to replenish supplies.The location is great...right on the Esplanade opposite... more