Hotels With Character

Shangri-La Cairns is situated along the marina in central Cairns – just a short boat ride from the Great Barrier Reef. Ten minutes from the airport – the property is also convenient to Cairns abundant recreational activities – including water sports – beaches – rafting – bungee jumping – river cruises – golf – and rain forest walks. Facilities and services include a stunning outdoor pool and separate children?s pool – Jacuzzi – and sauna. Tides Seafood and Grill offers an exquisite taste of innovative Australian cuisine – while Ba8 Lounge Bar features a live DJ – savory tapas – and a fine selection of boutique beers and cocktails. Also available are full-scale conference and meeting facilities with state-of-the-art equipment–ideal accommodations for conventions – weddings – and other special events. The surrounding structure contains many additional conveniences – including a luxury spa – game room – hair dresser – shops – and a fully-equipped fitness center complimentary for all hotel guests. The hotel comprises four floors and 255 guest rooms and suites furnished in an elegant – contemporary style. Amenities include luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets – high-speed wireless Internet access – electronic safe – and balcony with city – garden – or waterfront views. Horizon Club level accommodations provide guests with additional premium features – including a private concierge – late-checkout privileges and access to the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge with complimentary breakfast – snacks – and evening cocktails. CNS – Cairns International Airport – 4 miles north -Shangri-La Cairns is situated along the marina in breathtaking Cairns – just a short boat ride from the Great Barrier Reef. The property is convenient to Cairns abundant recreational activities – including water sports – beaches – rafting – bungee jumping – river cruises – golf – and rain forest walks.

Located in the heart of the city, Sofitel Cairns Reef Casino overlooks Trinity Bay and the point of departure for the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel features 128 guest rooms and suites, all equipped with wonderfully relaxing spa baths and private garden . balconies. Enjoy innovative, award-winning Thai fusion cuisine in the exquisite setting of the Tamarind restaurant. Fine food is also available at ten other restaurants and bars. Other facilities include a gymnasium, a spa and a rooftop swimming pool.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is a 4.5 Star AAA Rated hotel ideally located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea. Rydges Tradewinds is just a few minutes walk along Esplanade Boardwalk to the Cairns Lagoon precinct, city centre, restaurants shopping and departure points for the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel is just 6.5kms from the Cairns International and Domestic Airport terminals. All 246 superbly appointed and spacious guest rooms open onto private balconies offering magnificent water views over the hotels tropical gardens, resort style swimming pool and Coral Sea. The Luxuriously appointed Suites offer stunning views and private furnished balconies.

The Sebel Cairns (Formerly Cairns International Hotel)experience begins the moment you step into one of the worlds most beautiful lobbies. Capture the laid back lifestyle of Tropical North Queensland without compromising on style or service. A haven for relaxation where colonial charm and tropical ambience awaits you.Each of the luxuriously refurbished 321 rooms and suites have an understated elegance and grace. From deep windows and spacious private balconies enjoy spectacular views of the ocean or surrounding rainforest clad mountains.Sink into the peaceful tranquility of the swimming pools and spas amidst almost an acre of exotic gardens, or work out in the fully – equipped gymnasium and sauna.Dining in the hotel lets you traverse the world with your taste buds. The hotels signature Restaurant, Kingfords, boasts one of the most innovative menus in Cairns. Cafe` Coco features both A La Carte and a sumptuous buffet. Genkai Japanese Restaurant offers three dining experiences, with expertly prepared teppan-yaki, fresh sushi or A La Carte. Our award winning cocktail barmen can shake up the most tempting cocktails in the Lobby Bar which features live entertainment nightly. Enjoy a coffee and light snack al fresco in the Rum n Raisin.”The Spa at Cairns International” is due to open late July 2007 and with 10 treatment rooms will be the largest spa in the region. From manicures to 6 hour luxury treatments, guests will be treated to the utmost in pampering.With the Great Barrier Reef just a splash away, and a vast array of shopping, dining and services a mere stroll from the hotel’s foyer, the Cairns International Hotel is perfectly located to take advantage of all Cairns has to offer. Located in the heart of Cairns immediately adjacent to shopping, restaurants, the night markets, the casino and departure points for tours to the Great Barrier Reef. Only a 10 minute drive from the domestic and international airport.