| in a modern, utilitarian building, this relaxed hotel is a 3-minute walk from the esplanade along the coral sea, 2. family options add kitchenettes. upgraded rooms with sea or mountain views feature balconies, and a suite provides a whirlpool bath. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, as well as tennis courts. a bright restaurant offers a seafood buffet, plus there's a cocktail bar, and a beer and wine store. 6 km from cairns train station and 4. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. parking is complimentary. 1 km from cairns airport. airy, streamlined rooms come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Cairns Airport 8 min
Rusty's Markets (5 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (7 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (8 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Crystal Cascades (22 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Cairns Night Markets (4 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (8 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Cairns Aquarium (16 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Barron Falls (35 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. The Reef Hotel Casino (7 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Cairns Botanic Gardens (5 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (13 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Barron Gorge National Park (36 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (13 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Kuranda Scenic Railway (34 min)
Rainforest and koala Rainforestation Nature Park (27 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. | 
