Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Sea View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Sea View Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Marina View Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Horizon Club Suite 1 King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Marina View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Marina View Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Horizon Club Room 1 King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Marina View Room Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Family-friendly Cairns hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Reef Fleet Terminal
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers 255 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine and ocean views while dining at The Backyard
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Reef Fleet Terminal and 4 minutes by foot from Cairns Esplanade
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 18 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4456 square feet (414 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Backyard - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (AUD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (AUD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Backyard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,456 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Grab bar in shower (80 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (96 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 for adults and AUD 19.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Shangri-La Cares (Shangri-La)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Shangri-La Hotel Marina
Shangri-La Hotel Marina Cairns
Shangri-La Marina Cairns
Shangri-La Marina Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns Hotel Cairns
Shangri La Hotel The Marina
Shangri La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-la The Marina, Cairns Hotel
Shangri-la The Marina, Cairns Cairns
Shangri-la The Marina, Cairns Hotel Cairns

Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the horizon club
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities in great location, staff friendly rooms well set up, servicing of rooms excellent would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a real AVERAGE stay - the hotel is tired and needs a major renovation. I was shockede to see it was a 5 star and def the worst 5 star i have ever stayed in. The club which we paid extra for - ran out of hot food on the first night - and was replenished after about an hour. Room service trays litter the hall ways as do linen bags waiting for collection. We didn't have our room serviced until 5pm after i complained 3 times. My laundry wasn't done and my skirt came back marked ( i simply didn't have the energy to complain again) The location is amazing - but other than that it was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianyu

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Vincentia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with a lovely swimming pool area. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are tastefully decorated. The beds are super comfortable and the duvets are 80% down and luxurious. I wish the swimming pool water was heated in winter as it was a bit cold.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic. Amenities were excellent. Location was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect.marina view best .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! rooms are large and light with amazing views (we stayed twice -- seaside and marina side), staff are wonderful, breakfast is amazing, peaceful and spacious with a really relaxed feel. Pool is perfect and surrounding gardens are lovely. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly nice place. A little Dated but we enjoyed our time there. Great pool and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mr Black -Cairns

Great location in on the waterfront and in Cairns city. Plenty to do and multiple food options within easy walking distance. Hotel room was spacious and well decked out , bed was comfortable and great view of river from my balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about our stay at the Shangri-La.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merindi

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but a little dated

Nice hotel in a great location. The facilities are a little dated and accessibility to outdoor areas is poor. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Had a four night stay here in May. Location couldn’t be better. Had a lovely view from our spacious room on the third floor overlooking the waterfront & marina. The bathroom was nice and felt newly refurbished. We found some areas of the hotel looked a little old and in need of an upgrade. We only had breakfast once and it was very good with plenty of choice. The hotel forms part of the Pier complex but sadly the shops didn’t open during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location overlooking the water. Endless dining options in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Place To Stay In Cairns

Located right at the Cairns Marina - this could not be better situated for all Cairns Excursions, especially those going to the Great Barrier Reef. Within walking distance of the night markets, the Aquarium, and the Eye (ferris wheel). Very clean, rooms are quite large. Loved our king-sized bed. Great pool. Nice variety of restaurants on the premises. Don't miss Mooz Gelati - around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay immensely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Room was lovely, modern & clean. Service was terrific. Buffet breakfast was fabulous! We also loved the outdoor dining - kids had a great time running around the enclosed area while we enjoyed dinner. Only disappointment was the pool which is looking very tired. Shabby deck chairs were a bit worse for wear and it all just needs a big refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshawn, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the place and the view. Right in the mix of everything happening in the water. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025