Waterfront Terraces 233 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#44 of 116 Holiday rentals in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 295 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Megan
AustraliaA little tired
Good size apartment with good facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Gorka
AustraliaAc was working a bit funny
Property was nice and clean, stuff was friendly. Close by good coffee shop and pub.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
John
AustraliaShower was over the bath
Great view. Comfortable bed. Good facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jodie
AustraliaThe apartment was central to everything we needed during our visit. It was so nice to be able to walk across the road and along the boardwalk. The kids had a great time in the pool and the BBQ area was really handy. Staff were so polite and helpful as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
David
United KingdomIts a fair walk into the centre of Cairns
Comfortable accomodation for a family of four. The pool was very welcome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Zoe
AustraliaIn need of a safe and comfortable place to stay after the horrible experince at Carins South International, we came across this accommodation and were delighted with the results. The room was clean and spacious enough to accommodate five people comfortably, making it perfect for our short two-day visit. We only booked at 7pm our first night, but Donna was incredibly helpful and quick to address all of our concerns in our phone call. Thank you Waterfront for hositng us.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Margarita
United StatesNoisy at night from family with children playing outside in back parking area where our room was right above, until 2am!!
Nice apartment, very clean, and washer/dryer in apt was great, grounds well kept.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Steve
AustraliaThe pool was far too warm.
Good location on the Esplanade not too far from the CBD. Great knowledgeable staff and very good value. Plenty of onsite parking. Ground floor rooms available. Well set up kitchen and laundry. Suitable for an extended stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Barbara
United KingdomNothing. It was a bit further away from the centre of Cairns (30 minute walk) than we thought but with Uber readily available, it was never a problem.
The apartment had everything we needed including a washing machine and washing powder. It was comfortable and clean. Anthony in reception was fantastic - very knowledgeable and supportive.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Nami
United StatesVery friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Noel
AustraliaThere's was a musty smell, and the mattress wasn't very soft.
Location, parking, accessibility, customer service.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Scott
AustraliaBed was only a double, and I am a big guy. But the bed was comfortable enough except for the size. Lounges were old and need replacing. Coffee table had these curled extrusions on each corner which although they looked good. They inflicted a couple of bruises. But that's not the venue's fault
Anthony was lovely and accommodating. And great to deal with. He even carried our heavy esky upstairs for us. Unit was clean and fairly comfortable. TV was old and set top box did not receive all channels.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Brian
AustraliaNothing when wrong
Great location , fresh cool breeze, peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Kim
AustraliaPool was not available
Good location for value
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Ann
AustraliaWe were made really welcome and very well looked after
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Bruce
New ZealandOur balcony on the second floor over looked the boardwalk along the foreshore, it was a very pleasant relaxing view with people walking, jogging and riding and generally enjoying life. Great to sit on your own balcony for a coffee or meal.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Colleen
AustraliaClose to city centre
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Peter
New ZealandFriendly and helpful reception
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Hayley
CanadaThe suites are getting a bit tired but we noticed that they were doing some renovations while we were there.
We loved how incredibly helpful the staff were at the Waterfront Terraces. They went above and beyond our expectations to help us book the best snorkelling tour and offer other suggestions as to where to shop and dine. Genuinely friendly atmosphere that made us feel really welcome!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Lorraine
AustraliaNothing springs to mind.
The self-catering apartments are clean and comfortable, allowing maximum flexibility for meals, including a shared barbecue. Pool was clean, gardens and general surrounds tidy. Quiet location with the promenade just across the road for a short stroll to bars and restaurants. And of course the staff were welcoming and friendly :-)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Heather
New ZealandYou wouldn't want an upstairs room if you had any mobility issues as the stairs are steep and there are no lifts. The place looked a bit tired. No grocery shop nearby. Best if you had a car- but we ubered when we needed to shop.
Location was good- 1/2 hour+ walk to main centre along the boardwalk which we enjoyed doing. Outlook was pleasant.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Graeme
AustraliaNothing to complain about.
Didn't have breakfast supplied. Location was good away from noisy CBD but still within pleasant walking distance. Good to be opposite the waterfront.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Phil
AustraliaThe bed is well past replacement time.
Location excellent - overlooking the beach. Ground floor unit with gorgeous garden off the patio. Off street parking. Everything that was needed was supplied in the kitchen. Very comfortable living area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Patti
AustraliaComfortable short stay for the 4 of us
While our apartment was comfortable, clean & to our expectations, the building seemed to be in a state of disrepair & the approach to reception uninviting
Stayed in July 2023
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