Does Waterfront Terraces offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waterfront Terraces does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Terraces?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Waterfront Terraces?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfront Terraces?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Waterfront Terraces and nearby?

Waterfront Terraces has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Does Waterfront Terraces have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

Does Waterfront Terraces have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Waterfront Terraces like?

Waterfront Terraces is in Cairns North, a short 6-minute drive from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and 7 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland.

Waterfront Terraces, Cairns: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 21, 2025

Nice place to stay

A little dated, but nice place to stay. Right across from the esplanade. Short drive or a 20 minute walk into the heart of the city. Would stay again.

David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 25, 2025

Nice unit

Pleasant unit well equipped comfortable and roomy

karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2023

Good location, friendly and helpful staff

Neil, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 24, 2022

Great location on the Esplanade. Very happy with our stay.

james, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 28, 2023

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.

David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2023

The area any friendly staff and a beautiful view

Dale, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2024

Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice views and can walk into Cairns along Esplanade. Bus stop close by outside hospital.

Robyn, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 9, 2024

Stayed with our grandkids, great location and outstanding communication from reception. Nothing was too difficult, the room was clean and had everything we needed. Excellent service and very family friendly.

David, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2024

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.

Gillian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 2, 2023

We stayed here for 9 nights. Great little apartment, kitchen, laundry, drier, ocean views, heated pool, nice grounds, friendly staff, easy walk into town (we like to walk), nice deck for people watching (looking straight at the esplanade), a great place to go and escape the southern cold! We will definitely stay here again!

Kevin, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 7, 2023

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

Emily, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 24, 2025

Great Communication prior to our stay. Clear instructions on how to enter premises and check in. Two bedroom apartment was spacious for our family of 5, including 3 teenagers. Cooking facilities were in good working order and the full size fridge with freezer was great. Laundry in apartment was very handy for washing and drying towels and was stocked with laundry detergent. One more roll of toilet paper would have been great 😃

Nicole Pamela, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 15, 2023

Een mooie optie zonder franje maar met veel ruimte. Haven op half uurtje lopen en daar is ook het winkelbestand en de restaurants in overvloed. Als je niet opziet tegen een lekker wandeling: uitstekende uitvalsbasis.

Elzo, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 26, 2025

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!

Athena, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 1, 2024

friendly starf

James, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 25, 2023

Lovely view over the park and waterfront, well appointed but needs some minor refurbs.

Jenny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 19, 2023

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.

Lothar, 9-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 5, 2024

Units good size,Bathrooms not thoroughly clean

KONSTANTINE, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 31, 2022

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

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 1, 2023

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.

neil anthony, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 23, 2023

A bit disappointing

No-frills '80s style apartment, with minimal sign of updates since. Our "ocean view" apartment had a rather limited peep of the sea and the only natural light in the completely internal second bedroom, was from shutters between it and the kitchen. Adequate for a short stay, but it wouldn't be our first choice for a return trip.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2022

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.

Graeme, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 6, 2023

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 Fair

Jun 10, 2024

(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.

Sam, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 2, 2023

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.

Alison, 5-night trip

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