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Reviews of Mantra Esplanade 4 stars

53-57 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#31 of 73 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1133 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    7.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool could have been better for small children

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place always stay here

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    7.0
    Central location and easy access to the free car park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was small for 2 single beds and 2 suitcases. Being in a central location it could be a bit noisy late at night.

    Central location. Free car parking.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Perhaps if the facilities were updatedwe may return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The exhaust fan didn’t work and despite asking reception to assist, we had to shower with the door open. The lobby was dead, boarded up shops, no energy no vibes. The hot tub was not working, no heat. The pool fence was also broken so we had to go through the entire building.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    8.0
    Good stay. Nice location lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy bed and nice pillows Pleasant staff - east going and responsive

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    8.0
    Good unit, great location, fantastic view
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con in living room needs repair.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay very much we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No Ice cubes in freezer upon arrival nor cold water

    All went well

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not enough Sun lounges in Pool area, 4 only ?

    Easy check in, was upgraded to a better room, staff very friendly

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    9.0
    I loved my stay here and would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was so central and close to the coastline. Shopping and dining close by. Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    8.0
    Great location, good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Balcony door lock was faulty , concerns over safety in the room from outside access.. wouldn’t have taken much to break through lock as it was very loose

    Great location, car parking and lovely staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Location was very central we got to see the fireworks. It was quiet during the night so we had a restful sleep

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant hotel with wonderful service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a need to fix a couple of small issues which were handles were missing from three draws in the kitchen, no TV in the bedroom (though a bracket in there where one used to be), and perhaps look at replacing the airconditioner as the bottom has bits missing and the plastic cover is yellowed with age (it worked well though).

    I was upgraded to a one bedroom apartment with views and balcony out the front. Lovely green trees to enjoy. The apartment was spacious and included a full size kitchen and bathroom with washing machine and dryer. Staff were efficient and friendly. Really enjoyed my stay of 7 nights.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    great position, comfy bed. lovely staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    7.0
    Upgrade to the apartment suite, trust me. Great location and potential for facilities to provide a great stay in Cairns.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially the facilities seemed a little dated. The first room was very basic and dated with a bathroom that proved difficult to find a consistent water temperature and inadequate room. More rooms need to be updated to provide a consistent experience for customers. Turn down service would have been nice given the time we stayed even if it was once a week - rather than requesting items at reception.

    Great location and the staff were exceptional - Nyk was amazing to find a room upgrade so quickly and checked the room herself as well. Highly recommend upgrading to an apartment suite for room and better facilities as the upgrade made the stay all the better.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They offered a kettle but were no PowerPoints to plug it in so was using it on the bathroom sink, a couple of modern pieces of furniture in the room, but it was overall very dated. Delayed checkin despite them confirming and me confirming several time id be in cairns at from 9 am with small children after leaving home at 230am and would like a room at 2pm checkin only to be left waiting in lobby with sooky children.

    Location, location, location. Close to the lagoon, shops, cafes, parks.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    7.0
    Would stay again, but would ask for a non-smoking room specifically.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment had a terrible smell of old smoke (previous occupants must have been heavy smokers). The smell never went away the whole time we stayed there. The sofa bed was impossible to sleep on - the bed frame was so buckled, we had to take the mattress off and put it on the floor, which provided some relief, but the mattress was very old and bad quality so it still wasn’t very comfortable. No tumble dryer and nowhere to dry clothes once washing machine had completed, apart from a retractable line in the damp bathroom.

    Location was excellent - overlooking the esplanade and lagoon. Main bed was comfortable. Washing machine was very convenient. Good kitchen facilities. Good wardrobe space.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was 'upgraded' upon check in, but it was an unrenovated room with a city view instead of the esplanade (I would have preferred to stay in the esplanade view)

    Quiet room and comfortable bed. Staff are absolutely lovely.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free wifi Being able to connect to screen sharing on tv

    Very central perfect for walking everywhere . Close to all restaurants

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    Most enjoyable quiet Christmas for me as expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    TV in living room could not be controlled by remote whereas it was effective in bedroom. No big deal!!

    Just about everything. See below.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great set up really like the apartment rooms, looking forward to book for my next visit

    location is so convenient, and the rate is affordable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    7.0
    Simple but just right for the occasion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park is tight, but was important feature for me. Didnt want my 4x4 on the street. That was why I chose this location over 3 other nearby options.

    Loved the location for this special time with my teenage daughter. Having balcony looking out toward the north also gave us spectacular views of the lagoons and the triple thunderstorms that week. Was able to easily walk everywhere we wanted to go in the city even in the high humidity. Only used gym once but excellent addition. Was the perfect choice. Staff were exceptional.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    9.0
    What we needed before heading for holidays - especially appreciated the courteous staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Cleanliness, freshness of room (freshly painted) and bright decor.

    Stayed in December 2024

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