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Reviews of Mantra Esplanade This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

53-57 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#33 of 74 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1131 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Great location, great staff, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room smelt very damp

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location, so close & within walking distance to literally everything. Staff were very welcoming, friendly & willing to help with anything. Our room was cosy & clean. It was great value for money & 10/10 recommend. The only thing I would suggest is the rooms could do with a fresh coat of paint & maybe an update.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a 3 star at best. Broken appliances. Shower in bath with shower curtain was pathetic. .not clean . Pillows need replacing. Disgusting.

    No breakfast .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Was a great place will come back and stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Twin beds were a little too close

    Location was excellent

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was in a perfect place and loved how lovely the staff were

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    6.0
    A few days in Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very tired. Looked like it needed a refurbishment. Dirty carpet. Badly marked furniture.

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not being told that I would be in a disabled room The shower head could only be used handheld

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - Dual Key
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing bad to say

    Close to everything lagoon across the road. Staff friendly. It's our 2nd time here. I love it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    5.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was dated, broken fixtures and tiny, paid extra for a view and got placed on the third floor which has no view

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    2.0
    Great location, shame about the dirty room and outdated mouldy bathroom and would not return - book elsewhere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was dirty, bathroom was really outdated and balcony was too open to the neighbours - no privacy at all. Neighbours came back drunk and swearing and woke us all up as we were in a weird room set up adjourning us. When booking requested for a nice view - not sure why we couldn’t have a higher floor - we had no kids and are really clean. Bathroom and our room was really dirty and dusty - sheets and pillows had stains on. Wardrobe had a musty smell so couldn’t hang clothes up. Downstairs in reception was nice and the pool area was okay as well and really nice location. Fridge in room was useless and we were glad to only stay for afew nights. Rooms need a good deep clean and an upgrade - shower over a mouldy bath is unacceptable - tiles and grout was awful and old.

    Great location and front staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    1.0
    Would not stay here again. Definitely not worth the $220
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Esplanade View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair everywhere, mould all through shower, A/C was extremely dirty and noisey and had brown drip marks on it. Pillow cases were stained, as well as the very cheap pillows. Marks all over the walls. Had to boil the kettle in the bathroom because there were no power outlets that could be used in the room. Tried to make a cup of tea, and the milk provided was frozen in the fridge. Hair in bed, only noticed when I woke up in the morning. Mould on sheets. Rips and holes in top sheet. Balcony was ok, but the outside A/C unit blew hot air on you constantly.

    Staff were very nice

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    5.0
    Convenient, basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very basic and a bit tired, it could use an update particularly the towels, bedding and bathroom.

    Location was very convenient across the road from the lagoon and along the esplanade with plenty of restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    1.0
    Worst hotel stay ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s the first time I’ve stayed at a Mantra hotel and been so disappointed. To be honest it’s more like a hostel than a hotel! Tired and worn out decor, and a musty smell make the corridors seem dirty. Face washers and hand towels are not supplied, and we had to ask at reception for these. It was not clear to us that this place does not provide daily housekeeping, or I would not have booked it, so no fresh towels, bed not made up, bins not emptied, thank goodness we only stayed three days. It was extremely humid when we went, so we showered more often than normal, so the towels were constantly wet. My mother in law could not use the shower, as it is over the bath, and it can be difficult for her to get in and out, so she prefers to bathe but had to go to reception to get a bath plug! Then she had to argue with the guy who told her that they didn’t have any!! Absolute nightmare. Reception were made aware of all of these concerns, but either didn’t escalate it, or didn’t care.

    The location was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    1.0
    Very uncomfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - Dual Key
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole room had a damp, musty smell. The bed felt unclean, and there were small bugs—disgusting! I could feel them crawling on me while I was sleeping. After sleeping there, my whole body felt itchy. The decor was very old and outdated, giving off a vintage vibe, but overall, the room just smelled bad and felt uncomfortable.

    The only advantage was its convenient location and good customer service.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    3.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was vile. Carpet was badly stained. There were streaks and stains on the wall. Very outdated bathroom and furnishings. For the price, it was not worth it at all.

    The location and proximity to shops/ restaurants

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good. Highly recommended.

    We had a wonderful stay and we even extended one more night. Staff were friendly and Barbara was very helpful. The hotel is perfectly located with easy access to restaurants and local attractions.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Vomit on the balcony. Rooms were dated. Needs a major refurbishment.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great spot for a stopover in Cairns

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    6.0
    Average place. Old fixtures. Needs renovations. Unhelpful staff. Not worth the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv in bedroom wasn’t working and staff refused to do anything about it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Room up grade Price Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    10
    Excellent location and really clean rooms bonus parking too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    A great base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - Dual Key
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great facility, great staff, great location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    4.0
    We won’t be looking at booking there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioning wasn’t very cold at all. The cupboards and furniture are very old and not in good condition

    The bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    10
    mantra esplanade is the perfect place for visiting Cairns, no need for renting a car as everything is within easy walki
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    air conditioning was very cold

    perfect location, excellent views, comfortable bed and room

    Stayed in January 2025

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