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Cairns Harbour Lights

5.0 of 5
1 Marlin Parade | CityPort Harbourfront Complex, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Sydney
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29 reviews 29 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Very polite and courteous staff, check in all good. Staff very accommodating allowing complimentary late checkout. Nice pool, gym, BBQ area is handy. Good security around hotel. Rooms are clean, new but quite sterile. Plain white paint on walls with minimal decor in the studio room. Tv is mounted high near the ceiling as the room is too narrow for... More

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Ocean Reef, Western Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Stayed in a one bedroom apartment for 8 nights in May. The apartment was spacious and clean, the views over the harbour and towards the city were wonderful. The location was perfect within walking distance to all the city has to offer. Great waterfront restaurants and Dundee's is a must, try the soft shelled crab - yum!. Checkout the bats... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We were upgraded to a one bedroom apartment - very clean, spacious & new. Just wish we could have stayed longer! This hotel is in an outstanding position in Cairns - great restaurants nearby and a walk along the harbour is a must!

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Cairns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The best way to celebrate a anniversary, was a stay at Harbour lights. Beautiful views of the harbour. Watching the boats come and go was very relaxing. The room was very nice and very comfortable. Exceeding expectations by a mile. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be coming back here. See you soon.

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Sydney
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for 3 nights with my wife and daughter on our holiday to Cairns. The hotel was in perfect location - literally only a couple of minutes away from everything in town. We loved going for a swim in the lagoon pool on the beach front and then walking back to our room. The staff were friendly and... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Just back from 4 nights at this wonderful hotel. $130 a night for a 1 bedroom apartment is an excellent price to pay for a modern, clean well kitted out accomodation on the water front at the marinas edge. Easy walking distance to casino, shops, marina. Did enjoy just before sunset watching all the fruit bats leaving their roost in... More

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Sydney
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109 reviews 109 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I stayed at the Harbour Lights for three nights in April 2013 on a business trip. I was put in a harbour view studio which was quite spacious and had everything that I needed for my stay, including a balcony overlooking the marina. I was very comfortable and enjoyed my stay. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We stayed here for a couple of nights after coming off and island on the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel is quite modern, however this tended to make it feel rather stale. While is was a very modern building, the atmosphere was a bit stale. The staff were very friendly and efficient and the location is excellent, being right at... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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112 reviews 112 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We stayed at the harbour light twice - before and after our trip to the barrier reef. On our first visit, I didn't realize we needed to check-in a few blocks from the hotel. We booked through hotels.com and I didn't read the fine print. We had no issues, just glad the office was open when we arrived. On our... More

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Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stayed at Cairns Harbour Lights on our seven week trip around Australia. Harbour Lights is a very nice property, the apartment was good size. My only complaint is that there was no clothes dryer to go along with the washer. There was a big empty space there, but no dryer.

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  • Great location(14)
  • Bedroom apartment(10)
  • Very quiet(6)
  • Living room(4)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Front desk staff(3)
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Additional Information about Cairns Harbour Lights

Address: 1 Marlin Parade | CityPort Harbourfront Complex, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 81 Specialty lodging in Cairns
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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