OAKS CAIRNS HOTEL, Cairns
About the Hotel
Oaks Cairns Hotel - A contemporary hotel with a rooftop bar, spacious rooms, and immediate access to the Esplanade Lagoon
Opened in 2020, Oaks Cairns Hotel offers spacious guest rooms, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, and free WiFi. Located on the Esplanade in central Cairns, Oaks is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. The hotel provides a suitable base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and some feature ocean views or internal windows. The rooftop Oak & Vine restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine with panoramic ocean views, and breakfast is available each morning at Oaks Cairns Hotel. The hotel does not have a pool, but guests can use the free public lagoon directly across the road. Nearby attractions include Cairns Regional Gallery, The Center of Contemporary Arts, and The Cairns Civic Theater. Business amenities include free high-speed WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Family-friendly features include family rooms, kids' meals, and wheelchair accessibility. A tour desk is available at Oaks to help arrange excursions.
Pros
Staff, particularly Barbara and Rico, are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
The rooftop Oak & Vine restaurant provides excellent views of the lagoon and harbor.
Rooms are modern and clean, with comfortable beds and high-quality amenities.
The quad-head showers in deluxe rooms are a standout feature.
Cons
The hotel has no on-site parking; paid street parking or nearby lots are required.
Rooms located directly below the rooftop restaurant can experience noise from moving tables and chairs.
Must-do experiences
- Explore the lush Cairns Botanic Gardens for stunning plant life.
- Savor a seafood platter at the iconic Rusty's Market for freshness.
- Discover indigenous art at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair every July.
- Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park for a unique cultural insight.
- Take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef with a local tour operator.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- In-room sink
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock