Cairns Aquarius

“Wow, we loved it!!!”

We stayed for a week, 2 families of 4. The location is brilliant , a short walk to pool on the esplanade, eating, boat trips. Yes the building is older but all good ,2 small pools, nice gardens. Carpark a bit squishy but manageable. We had 2 units on 12 th floor, stunning views. Well equipped with … more

We stayed for a week, 2 families of 4. The location is brilliant , a short walk to pool on the esplanade, eating, boat trips. Yes the building is older but all good ,2 small pools, nice gardens. Carpark a bit squishy but manageable. We had 2 units on 12 th floor, stunning views. Well equipped with linen, kitchen ware, washing machine and dryer. Super clean on arrival, great air con, great balconies. Highly recommended!!

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“Short family stay”

Location is fantastic, close to restaurant and direct across from the esplanade walkways. Views are great from the 12 floor. Easy self check in and out, easy access to secure carpark. Room needs some upgrades as it’s a little out dated and needs some maintenance work. Kitchen has everything you ne… more

Location is fantastic, close to restaurant and direct across from the esplanade walkways. Views are great from the 12 floor. Easy self check in and out, easy access to secure carpark. Room needs some upgrades as it’s a little out dated and needs some maintenance work. Kitchen has everything you need. Showers were great

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“Tired Apartment”

We stayed in Cairns for 7 nights on the last leg of our East Coast tour. We booked our two bedroom deluxe apartment through Booking.com. I am surprised this property gets a 4.5 whilst the location is great for the esplanade and restaurants/bars are on your doorstep it really does need some TLC. … more

We stayed in Cairns for 7 nights on the last leg of our East Coast tour. We booked our two bedroom deluxe apartment through Booking.com. I am surprised this property gets a 4.5 whilst the location is great for the esplanade and restaurants/bars are on your doorstep it really does need some TLC. I think this property was nice in its day and pictures are probably quite old. The building Feels like a 1980 hotel when you walk into the lobby, dark wood and pattern marble flooring. The corridors are open brick and grey pattern carpet quite gloomy. Two small kidney shaped outdoor pools on front of building with two sun-beds at each pool. The Sauna is located near one pool and needs to be pre-timed at least 30 minutes before use to heat it. The garden is well maintained and there is a tennis court at side of building. Our apartment No.29, 4th Floor The reason I am publishing the number is because it seemed to us that some are privately owned so experience could be different. Our apartment was a huge two bedroom with big-folding doors and great views of esplanade. We had open plan kitchen/dinner and lounge. Unfortunately no “smart “ TV, one dinning chair broken and wicker chair which collapsed underneath me when I sat on it. Other furniture on balcony was fine. The main bedroom had on-suite but there was no door, and no privacy! The main bathroom was large with spa bath but did not seem to work & shower was over the bath. The laundry room had everything you needed , only complaint was ironing board required a new cover as you could feel metal when ironing clothes. Areas of apartment needed better cleaning and pillows on beds were cheap (this is a big thing for me), had neck ache. The curtains in both bedrooms had stains. We hired a car and each apartment has its own space in underground car park adjacent to property which was great. Such a shame as I think with some attention the apartment could be great!!

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