Mantra Esplanade – A Favorite for Families in Cairns

Mantra Esplanade sits directly across the road from the Esplanade Lagoon, a free public saltwater swimming lagoon. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Reef Fleet Terminal, where daily tours depart for the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island. Guests can also reach Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Aquarium on foot within a 10-minute stroll.

The hotel offers 155 guest rooms and apartments, including One-Bedroom Apartments with full kitchens and washer/dryer combos. Two-Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key configurations allow families or groups to share a locked interconnecting door. Most rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Esplanade, mountains, or city skyline.

Outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool has a shallow end with a fence around the pool for child safety. Adjacent whirlpool spa is available year-round without a heating guarantee (guests have reported it often cold). Sun loungers and beach chairs surround the pool deck for daytime relaxation.

A dedicated kids' pool is separate from the main swimming area to provide safe shallow-water play. Babysitting and child care services can be arranged through reception at an additional cost. Grocery deliveries can be ordered and received at the hotel, making self-catering easier for families.

Business travelers have access to on-site business facilities, including fax and photocopying services at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms and an accessible parking area with parking garage and parking garage access. Express check-in and check-out services are available to streamline arrival and departure.

Location: Directly across from Esplanade Lagoon & 5 min to Reef Terminal

Rooms: 155 rooms with full kitchens & washer/dryer in apartments

Pool: Lagoon-style pool, kids' pool & whirlpool spa

Family: Babysitting services & grocery deliveries accepted

Business: 24-hour front desk, fax/photocopy, express check-in/out

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible rooms & parking garage