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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Marina View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Sea View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Sea View Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Marina View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Marina View Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Marina View Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Executive Marina View Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Horizon Club Marina View Room King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Horizon Marina View Room Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

One Bedroom Suite King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Horizon Club Suite 1 King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Horizon Club Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Horizon Club, Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Horizon Club, Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers 255 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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

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 centre and just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Reef Fleet Terminal and 4 minutes on foot from Cairns Esplanade
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cairns hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Backyard – Overlooking the garden, this bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cots (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: from approximately AUD 38 for adults and from AUD 19.00 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 40.00 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 per cent

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and the horizon lounge a must
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience staying at Shanghai-la The Marina. Friendly staff, comfortable room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, wonderful service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Was able to walk places! The hotel was also right next to the lagoon which was pretty cool!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great property with excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lean rooms and friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GUO NIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location,best services!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Haron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for the convenience and the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is cleaned, staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room,nice amenities ,lovely staff,delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and well appointed, all staff wee friendly and polite
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Lovely room and amazing view. Great service as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were exceptional and the hotel was clean with lots of facilities. However the rooms are jaded versus other 5 star hotels, hence the 4 rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views with a spacious room . Extremely clean and the staff were fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the pool area too
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location for the Hotel, right on the pier where all the action happens with the boat trips. Room was large and clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good, gave us an upgrade to harbor view, staff we're good also,
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. Good facilities very comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accomodation flawless. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026