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Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront family-friendly hotels

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a view of a marina.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Splash into family fun at this waterfront hotel with both adult and kids' pools just steps from the marina.
฿6,733
฿7,406 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.
A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.
A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

2. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
฿3,866
฿4,252 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
A large chessboard set up outdoors with lounge chairs and umbrellas in the background.
A balcony with a view of a body of water, a dock, and distant mountains.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a calm body of water, a dock, and distant mountains.

3. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Seaside family escapes await at this Cairns hotel with an outdoor pool, kids' amenities, and wildlife adventures steps away.
฿5,798
฿6,378 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Cairns
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a glass barrier, and a covered seating area with umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.

4. Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
Cairns Central Business District
  • Take the kids to the outdoor pool before exploring nearby wildlife attractions and the esplanade at this family-focused hotel.
฿4,242
฿4,666 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Park Regis City Quays
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
Two hands holding champagne glasses against a scenic backdrop of a lake and mountains.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

5. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
  • Tranquil family sanctuary with a rooftop pool, wildlife adventures just steps away, and luxurious rooms for the ultimate holiday together.
฿6,587
฿7,245 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.
A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.
A restaurant with tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story building with a 'HIDES' sign, a 'HIDES CORNER' shop, and a 'MASSAGE' service.

6. Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Family-friendly hotel located in the heart of Cairns, with free WiFi and easy access to wildlife attractions just steps away.
฿2,754
฿3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hides Hotel Cairns
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.
A balcony with a view of the sea and mountains at night.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿4,530
฿4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
A dining table with plates of food, drinks, and a green vase with a plant.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

8. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
฿9,496
฿10,446 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Crystalbrook Riley
A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.
A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

9. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Families splash into adventure at a luxury waterfront retreat steps from Cairns' wildlife dome and fleet terminal.
฿9,358
฿10,293 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.
An outdoor patio area with white tables and chairs, covered by a wooden pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

10. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
  • Family fun awaits at this waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, cabanas, and easy access to Muddy's Playground and Cairns Esplanade.
฿3,933
฿4,326 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Alivio Hotel Cairns
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Tropical North Waterfront

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Tropical North Waterfront

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿6,733
฿7,406 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿5,798
฿6,378 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bed.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
Cairns Central Business District
฿4,242
฿4,666 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Park Regis City Quays
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
฿6,587
฿7,245 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.
A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A restaurant with tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿2,754
฿3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hides Hotel Cairns
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.
A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿4,530
฿4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
฿9,496
฿10,446 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Crystalbrook Riley
A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.
A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿9,358
฿10,293 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Tropical North Waterfront

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿6,733
฿7,406 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿5,798
฿6,378 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bed.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a parking area in front.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
Cairns Central Business District
฿4,242
฿4,666 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Park Regis City Quays
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
฿6,587
฿7,245 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.
A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿4,530
฿4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
฿9,496
฿10,446 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Crystalbrook Riley
A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.
A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
฿9,358
฿10,293 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Piermonde Apartments - Cairns
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Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good
"Fantastic location, great amenities and very helpful staff. The rooms were serviced daily and items were replenished according to your preferences. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of food and drink and was good value for money. The hotel room was very clean. Only downside was that some elements of the hotel look a bit tired (eg the outside walls, some of the paintwork and soft furnishings) and could do with a refresh. Overall would recommend and would stay again."
Eve 6-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"It was fine for a cheap overnight stay"
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hides Hotel Cairns
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent
"We returned to this establishment as I wanted to and needed to examine the antique Melodeon that I inspected on a previous visit. I needed to take some photos and measurements as I had another unit of a client that was needing a full restoration and would have even offered to buy the unit in the hotel however some staff remembered seeing it in the main hall but no one was able to remember where it had gone or why. The securing marks were still on the wall where the Melodeon was placed but now it is gone somewhere???????? Very disappointed......."
Ian Talbot 9-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Pullman Cairns International
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The buffet breakfast is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It was excellent. The location is perfect for views and a stroll. Very comfortable beds and they have room service if you’re just too tired to go out. Loved it!"
Michelle 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Hilton Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"
Michaela 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Could not fault the stay. Staff professional and very attentive to any request. Adrian at reception went above and beyond a valued member of staff we are sure. Room was spotless and everything functional."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good
"Great location. Dated but functional , large clean ,rooms. No block out blinds so room is very lit up from carpark lighting at night and early morning sun through the plantation shutters common to this area. If you need darkness to sleep , bring a mask If you want fresh air ,have to jam the front door open as not opening front windows. ( room has excellent ceiling fan and good A/c )"
Charles 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

10/10 Excellent
"Luke gave fabulous customer service"
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Mantra Trilogy
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great property. Would recommend."
Hyo June 3-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Tropical North Waterfront like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Tropical North Waterfront is a good choice. There are some entertaining activities that you and the family might enjoy. Arrange a flight into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Tropical North Waterfront?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the children include Hilton Cairns and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
How many family hotels will I be able to find in Tropical North Waterfront?
Expedia has 7 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Tropical North Waterfront.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Tropical North Waterfront?
The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Tropical North Waterfront?
Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Tropical North Waterfront. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.