I booked to be close to the conference I was attending and paid for the room in advance. The hotel location is good but the place itself was rather sterile and sad. They phoned me two days before arrival to say that there was a "maintenance problem" and my room would not be available. I was booked instead at the... more

What can I write about this hotel and make it sound interesting ... hmm not much. The thing about this facility is that I expected something more, and it was sooo UN-everything! Yes it’s new and yes the location alone is perfect for those people looking for the views and the water front of what Cairns city is. However as... more

Stayed for 6 nights at Aus$170 per night, while attending a conference at the convention centre which is only 5 mins away. The hotel is located right next to the marina where the boats that cruise to the reef leave from. So the view is excellent, and there is a small amount of noise but not much. I stayed in... more

Had a 1 bed apartment, harbour view. Absolutely 5*. No faults whatsoever and very high quality furnishings and bedding. $180 ish per night so I stayed 3. If someone else is paying then breakfast downstairs is healthy haute cuisine but with similarly healthy $ tag :o) As pics show, it is brand new, with a massive in room great multi... more

The city of Cairns appears to have one business - tourism and I think it does it quite well for the Great Barrier Reef. We were there, however, for business. The various large chain hotels seem much the same and from feedback from colleagues, are all in need of updating. I found this gem by hunting the web when it... more