Fodor's Expert Review The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights Hotel

1 Marlin Parade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

The hotel rooms and one- and two-bedroom apartments at this hotel on Cairns's waterfront are a two-minute stroll to Reef Fleet Terminal, making them ideal for early-morning reef trips. All air-conditioned accommodations are clean and stylishly appointed. They come equipped with fridges, safes, fast Wi-Fi access, and flat-screen LCD TVs. One- and two-bedroom apartments also have kitchenettes or full kitchens and separate living and dining areas; larger apartments also have laundry facilities. There's an on-site compact gym and sauna, and an outdoor terrace with a small pool, hot tub, and barbecue grill. Underground parking, babysitting, dry-cleaning, airport shuttle service, and in-room massages can be arranged at extra cost.

PROS

  • terrific central location
  • good on-site dining options
  • great inlet views

CONS

  • fees for parking
  • pool small, and can be chilly in cooler months
  • lacks personality and feels a little corporate

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 07-4057–0800

HOTEL DETAILS

84 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Takeout available from Dundee\'s on ground floor

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