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Reviews of 181 The Esplanade 4 stars

181 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#58 of 116 Holiday rentals in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 605 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable spacious apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI Access)
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives.

    Lovely spacious, comfortable modern apartment. Great location and helpful, friendly staff . Good secure parking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Ground floor apartment with Garden view(Free WIFI)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gardening maintenance was really noisy for 2 days of the 7 day stay. Second bathroom needs a little bit of a reno.

    The location is great. Just a short walk to all you need but not in a busy part of town. Full kitchen, living space & pool area are great, as is the reception staff. The price for the accommodation is reasonable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Luxury and views within walking distance of the town
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, clean, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, fully equipped kitchen, laundry and bathroom. Very efficient and clear after hours instructions when we checked in late.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Great location. Kids loved pool & spa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main bedroom - mattress wasn’t very comfy.

    Staff was super friendly & helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Happy relaxing environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Views, location, very friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Overall a great place to stay with good facilities and a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mens change area by the pool was a bit dirty.

    Clean with plenty of space.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Delightful staff ensuring your stay would be great
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI Access)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As we are used to a king size bed we found the queen a little small and hard but not really a complaint as this is not uncommon.

    The room was very spacious and clean. What made this place was the delightful staff. Lily the manager was very helpful and knowledgeable when we asked about travel around the area, recommending spots to stop at and places to eat. She certainly wanted us to enjoy our time there. Sarah the receptionist was also very welcoming and helpful booking us dinner out and recommending places to go locally. Both the ladies certainly made sure your stay in Cairns was a good one.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Helicopter & planes were noisy but probably the same for most in that location. Aircon & ventilation noise was intrusive but needed for the climate?

    Location was good but noisy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    9.0
    will certainly stay there again should we come to Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The male member at the reception was rude and was a poor reflection as we checked in. Thankfully Lily and Sara were wonderful that we forgot the rude reception and thankfully he was not working that whole week.

    Location and view were excellent . Except for the male staff member Sara and Lily were great and very very very helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location great view.. a little dated but perfect for what we needed

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It is perhaps a little far north for party animals who want the CBD vibe, but that was fine by us! It is a bit of a trek to Coles or Woolies, though.

    The instructions emailed to us were clear and we were easily able to retrieve the keys from the lock box. The apartment was more spacious than we expected. We were able to put our hired car in the underground car park. Dishwasher very quiet and unobtrusive. WiFi easy, fast, free.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The continual exhaust fan noise 24/7 from the ensuite bathroom, only 3 breakfast bowls and an uncomfortable lounge to watch a movie with a family of four. Needed some soft ottoman to put your feet up on. One cupboard near the lounge had not been looked in by the cleaner as it had a couple of wooden chopsticks and a coconut in it and was dusty.

    Spacious and overlooking the esplanade. Great value for money and good to have a separate room for the kids and 2 bathrooms. Nice to have a view of the water and the downsides were minor. The sauna and spa were a bonus.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    A lovely stay for a family with small children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The exhaust fan above the stove did not seem to work.

    Lovely view straight to the ocean. Nice pool and spa, suitable for 6 year old children.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and facilities

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    9.0
    Happy Holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a little noisy on the balcony.but soundproof inside.A big walk for two in our seventies into the main parts of town. A twenty minute for one. Fifty for the other A second telly in the bedroom would have been nice. Few things needed a bit of a fix-up

    Lovely big appartment. Clean and comfortable and had everything you needed Had room 13 on the third floor. Spacious balconies overlooking water and park. Pool was spotless and most of the time we had it too ourselves

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Really happy with value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Ground floor apartment with Garden view(Free WIFI)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Unit was very spacious and facilities excellent. Especially grateful for easy access to washing facilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and comfortable apartment with a nice view.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding could have been more comfortable, pillows and quilts. One of the toilets didn’t flush well. The aircon didn’t seem to work in the bedrooms.

    Friendliness, price, view, location, spacious, kitchen facility.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Ground floor apartment with Garden view(Free WIFI)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Close to everything all walking distance

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The air-conditioning after a few days was struggling

    Location had a great view and was close to shops and restaurants

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    staff really good, location good but amenities quite basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Facilities were very basic

    location was very good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    7.0
    Nice quiet location but not central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner and there was a tripped fuse and water leaking from an upstairs apartment. All issues were seen to quickly.

    Most of the staff were particularly friendly. Positioned right on the water.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful views from apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brad on reception not friendly or welcoming then tried to overcharge us. Bathroom in apartment floods when water is turned on. Tiles need repair.

    Great views. Pool and heated spa are good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    overall it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea View Two Bedroom Apartment (Free WIFI access)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the unit needs a drying rack as we had to hang wet clothes in the wardrobe to dry - not all items could go in the dryer not enough towel racks in the bath room to dry the towels

    location, ease into the units, friendly staff, pool was good, definitely would stay there again

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Ground floor apartment with Garden view(Free WIFI)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location, staff and value for money.

    Stayed in May 2023

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