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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Top hotels in Barron

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
The room and facilities were very nice and we definitely had a comfortable stay. However, check-in took quite a long time, despite three employees on the desk. Two of them appeared to be struggling with iPads. There was a family who apparently had been waiting until 3pm for their room when check-in ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
This is a very nice resort. The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was a bit hard for me and gave me an achy back and hips in the morning. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the property is well maintained. The food I bought at the Thirsty Flamingo was very good as well. The resort is ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Comfortable stay for a stopover.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hilton Cairns
Friendly and professional staff! Amy and Alexandra were very attentive and addressed all our questions! The hotel room was clean, comfortable, and had great views!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
The hotel is quite tired and a little run down. The cleaning wasn't very good, the bathroom floor was a bit sticky and the doors and walls were quite grimy. There's not enough lighting which made reading difficult. The breakfast was very good and varied. The staff were friendly and helpful with any ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
