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    181 The Esplanade

    149 reviews
    #26 of 63 Hotels in Cairns
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    181 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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    Overview
    4.0
    149 reviews
    • Excellent33%
    • Very good40%
    • Average18%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible2%
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    “two bedroom apartment”(12 reviews)
    “cairns hospital”(8 reviews)
    “great bedroom”(3 reviews)
    181 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
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    All reviewstwo bedroom apartmentcairns hospitalgreat bedroomspecific unitaffordable family accommodationnice pool and spaminute walksea facingmain bedroommain centrelaundry roomup to datefull kitchena nice place to staygreat holidayair conditioningthree nights
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    Reviewed 16 May 2017
    Very comfortable place to stay

    We had a 2 bedroom apartment with fantastic sea views. With 2 couples we found it very comfortable and really enjoyed our afternoon drinks on the balcony enjoying the view and the bird life. the air conditioning was not working when we got there but...More

    Thank Trevor-Bonnie B
    Reviewed 24 April 2017 via mobile
    Dirty

    This hotel looks great online but it is very old and dirty when you get there. The worst part was the toilet hadn't been cleaned and there was still someone else's poo in it!!! It is also quite a long walk from all the restaurants...More

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    Response from ReillyCairns, Manager at 181 The EsplanadeResponded 26 April 2017

    I contacted trip advisor for this review. let them to prove the person who left this comments is real guest who stayed here December last year. otherwise please remove this unreal review immediately. however staff from trip advisor tell me he will not remove it...More

    Reviewed 6 April 2017
    Great location & Views

    Lovely apartment , plenty of room , great kitchen. We had an apartment that had sea views from the lounge & city/hill view from the bdrm. Kids could'nt wait to get to the skate park which was a short stroll along the beach front. All...More

    Thank vivadevaSa
    Reviewed 20 March 2017
    Fabulous location.

    Our great, newly revamped large 2 bedroom apartment on the 4th floor overlooking the ocean and boardwalk was lovely and located beside the hospital. Pool was very welcome, every thing within a short walk away. Downside was lack of concern from manager when my husband...More

    1  Thank houly38
    Reviewed 19 March 2017
    Great apartment

    We spent a week here as a group of four and apart from getting stuck in the lift when the motor burnt out, we all enjoyed our stay. Our apartment had a great layout for two couples, it was light and spacious. The kitchen was...More

    Thank Clarky249
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    Air Conditioning
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    US$133 - US$281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 On the Beach Hotel in Cairns
    #16 Luxury Hotel in Cairns
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    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
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    Price range
    US$133 - US$281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 On the Beach Hotel in Cairns
    #16 Luxury Hotel in Cairns
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    DiveinJack
    6 October 2015|
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    Response from ReillyCairns | Property representative |
    thanks for your booking. we can not guarantee you late check out at 1PM . which will be upon if guest will check in your room after you leave. please be note we may will charge on late check out. regards,
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    29 June 2015|
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    Response from ReillyCairns | Property representative |
    Sorry, our hotel is located in Cairns, Australia. not in Singapore.
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