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Waterfront Terraces

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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233 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 990 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Waterfront Terraces is near the airport and by the sea. JUTE Theatre Company and Center of Contemporary Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reef Fleet Terminal and The Cultural Place. Muddy's Playground and Cairns Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 4 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Terraces

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade
Guests at this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, an LCD TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Waterfront Terraces offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after 5 PM Monday-Friday or on weekend and public holiday must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Terraces have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Terraces pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Terraces?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Terraces?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Terraces?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Waterfront Terraces located?

Located in Cairns North, this beach apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and Cairns Private Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Waterfront Terraces Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious accommodation, nice pool, convenient location and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The area any friendly staff and a beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and spaciouse appartment with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, very reasonably priced and great location

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna-Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here. Nice little area a little out of town but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Spacious apartment a little walk from CBD

A little further from downtown, but walkable, opposite the Esplanade and near a playground. Lovely pool. Apartment was spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the view from the balcony and enjoyed the pool and the easy parking. Just across the road from the esplanade in a quiet area so easy access to walks. A good size bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had 3 self contained apartments with views across the Esplanade and beyond. The rooms were very comfortable and met all our needs. The property manager Anthony was excellent, providing any assistance we needed. The pool was delightful and the surrounding gardens give privacy and a tropical setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Feroz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

KONSTANTINE

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Units good size,Bathrooms not thoroughly clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Recommended

Very spacious room with lots of amenities, across the road from the seafront. Frustrating service because staff continually on lengthy phone conversations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unit was good well equipped and comfortable for our stay. Downside was distance to town and walking a must. Recommend a bus to town etc from Lake st outside hospital but still a bit of a walk required. Anthony the manager v knowledgeable on the area but property needs some sort of transport for guests to commute. Probably wouldnt stay here again only because of proximity to town..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

neil anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On arrival had washing powder, tea, coffee, dishwashing liquid etc for use (free). Towels for swimming provided at cost of $2 per day (or maybe for entire stay. Not sure) Books, DVD,S available to borrow. Fridge/Freezer excellent size or couple/family. Stroll of about 25 minutes along foreshore to the many cafes and eateries. Highly recommended. Graeme.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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!

4/10 Poor

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
(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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Communication

Disappointing second 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023