Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views!

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A balcony with a clear view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.
A rooftop pool with clear water, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a television displaying a beach scene.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cairns Esplanade

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cairns, QLD
  • Place, Reef Hotel Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Cairns

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazalys Stadium. With scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cairns, QLD

What's nearby

  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 17 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horizon Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dundees on the Waterfront - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar 36 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views!?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views! on 1 Mar 2027 start from £420, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat at Harbour Lights – Stylish Apartment with Stunning Views! located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday stay

Location was great. Views amazing. Clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice view

Very nice apartment with good views and convenient to restaurants etc Good shower and comfortable bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Vanessa. It was a pleasure to host you. Cozie Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location very quiet. Offered all the opportunities for a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

Really well located. Restaurant downstairs is great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Hello, The apartment had everything you need a great location to some of the best restaurants in Cairns. The only problem with this apartment is they need to remove the carpet or something. It smelled so damp, and mildew, not good Shower could also do with a good clean. But there was no noise, nice amenities the pool, gym, sauna and price is good for location too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cairns mini break

Lovely apartment - clean and spacious. Good communication with host. Fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location right on the wharf and close to grocery stores, ferries and restaurants on the Esplanade. I was greeted in person at the lobby and given a quick tour of the amenities, which I appreciated. Communication with the host was quick and easy. The apartment was just the right size for a week's stay. The kitchen was well equipped for a quick meal. Highly recommend!
View from balcony on a rainy day.
I enjoyed cooking in the little kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Superb! Everything was so wonderful! The bed and pillows were comfortable the kitchen was well equipped. The balcony is fantastic and the view is stunning. We used the pool, sauna and gym. The Dundee restaurant attached to the building has delicious food. Any questions we had were answered within minutes. We really can't say enough good things about this place and are sad to be leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the View!

Loved the view from the large deck! Looking at the water and the trees and hearing all the tropical birds was wonderful! The apartment was very nice - spacious, well appointed, and very clean. Close to many resteraunts and a boardwalk by the marina. Everything was awesome! 5*!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great view. Huge self contained apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Walking distance to everything in town. Excellent customer service throughout and they were helpful when we locked our bag inside on checkout! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Location is very good

Great location but was not happy that the TVs did not work properly and that know one got back to us re the problem. Not good customer service.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Hi Sue, please check your messages from us during your stay. We replied to ask what the issue with the TV was and you ignored the message so we assumed it must be user error and you figured out yourself. In future please just call us anytime if you are not monitoring your messages.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place with a bad checkin

The property is great! It is about 5 minute flow walk to the boat dock for Great Barrier Reef tours and plenty of food options. My only drawback was the check in process. When I booked the checkin says 2pm to 5pm, I contacted the property manager who said no problem they would have someone meet me at 6:30 after my flight arrived. I was to let the property manager know when I got my baggage from baggage claim. The issue is that I was told it would be 50ASD for the late check in few a few days before my checkin. I had to pay the person checking me in the 50ASD, not a great way to start my Cairns stay. If you want to stay here the property is great just be ready for the extra 50ASD if you can get there before 5pm. If not for this issue I would have given the property 5 stars as it was very nice and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the property and highlighting its fantastic location. We're pleased to hear you found it convenient for Great Barrier Reef tours and dining options. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the check-in process and appreciate your feedback. Communication regarding the late check-in fee should have been clearer, and we'll work on improving this aspect. We value your input, and it helps us enhance our services. Despite the check-in hiccup, we're delighted you enjoyed the property's quality and location. We hope you had a memorable stay in Cairns and appreciate your understanding.
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