Breakfree Royal Harbour, Cairns ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

60 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

BreakFree Royal Harbour is located on the Esplanade in Cairns, offering stunning views across Trinity Bay and direct access to regional attractions. The hotel positions itself as a gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, ideal for various aquatic activities. Guests can enjoy proximity to local dining options and vibrant markets, enhancing their tropical holiday experience. The location facilitates easy exploration of nearby natural wonders like the Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda.

Location

Ideally situated, BreakFree Royal Harbour is within a 10-minute walk from Cairns Central and various attractions. Guests can easily explore the city's vibrant Esplanade filled with shops and markets without the need for a car. Public transportation options are readily accessible, including the Reef Fleet Terminal just 500 meters away. The hotel shares proximity to local destinations like the Daintree Rainforest and the scenic Kuranda Railway.

Rooms

BreakFree Royal Harbour features self-contained one-bedroom apartments with kitchenette facilities, providing guests with flexibility during their stay. The apartments are designed to offer a comfortable environment, with options for a garden or ocean view. Each unit includes essential amenities such as laundry facilities and a private bathroom with spa options. Guests can relax on either a private balcony or in a courtyard, contributing to a tranquil atmosphere.

Eat & Drink

Dining opportunities abound near BreakFree Royal Harbour, with numerous cafes, casual eateries, and upscale restaurants along the Esplanade. The hotel apartments allow guests to prepare light meals, while BBQ facilities are available for outdoor cooking. Local markets provide fresh produce and artisanal products, complementing the diverse culinary scene that includes international and Australian cuisine. Notable nearby dining establishments range from affordable takeaways to fine dining experiences.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool on the second level with views of Trinity Bay, equipped with sun loungers for relaxation. A fully equipped gym allows for exercise conveniently on-site. BreakFree Royal Harbour's facilities include a tour desk to help guests plan activities and explore the local area. Limited parking is available, and complimentary beach towels ease guests' access to nearby aquatic adventures.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Ocean

Max:

3 persons

59 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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One-Bedroom Apartment Garden View

Max:

3 persons

59 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Three Bedroom Apartment Ocean View

Max:

2 persons

145 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Cairns600 m

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 6.5 km

Train

Cairns Central Station700 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Fabulous Room!

Our room was fabulous, equipped with everything we needed for a short break, and the view of the ocean was breathtaking.view full review

Perfect Pool

The pool was fantastic, receiving sunlight until late afternoon, and I loved being able to see the beach from there while relaxing.view full review

Spacious Layout

Having a lounge room completely separate from the bedroom made our stay much more comfortable and enjoyable.view full review

Convenient Essentials

The presence of a washing machine in the unit was incredibly helpful, allowing us to refresh our clothes during our stay.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid shuttle service
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

60 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Map view

60 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Park

Muddy's Playground

1.3 km

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

1.3 km

Church

St Monica's Cathedral

1.3 km

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

1.3 km

Public Building

Cairns Regional Council

1.7 km

Wooroonooran Bartle Frere

Josephine Falls

1.7 km

Nearby

71/73-75 Esplanade

Cairns Night Markets

550 m

Market

Rusty's Markets

550 m

Green Island

550 m

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

550 m

Museum

The Cairns Museum

550 m

Zoo

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome

550 m

Library

Cairns City Library

550 m

52-54 The Esplanade

Cairns Cenotaph

300 m

Gallery

Samurai Gallery Australia

140 m

The Esplanade

1876 Landing Party

440 m

Gallery

Michael Seebeck Gallery

110 m

Gallery

KickArts Contemporary Arts

190 m

Gallery

Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns

260 m

Shop 4

Underart Gallery

310 m

1/47 Shields St

Bones and Jones

410 m

Great Barrier Reef

Michaelmas Cay

550 m

1 Spence St

Cairns Marlin Marina

550 m

58 Lake St Suite 3-4

Foot and Body Massage

260 m

Shopping Area

T Galleria by DFS

310 m

Shopping Area

Orchid Plaza

260 m

Zoo

ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre

550 m

Green Arrow Walk

1.3 km

85-87 The Esplanade

Gareth Kelly Gallery

110 m

151 Abbott Street Corner of Aplin Street

Flying Foxes

550 m

Restaurants

Rattle N Hum

40 m

67 Esplanade

Frydays

270 m

Cnr Shields & Abbott St's

Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant

170 m

101 The Esplanade

Grill'd Cairns

30 m

77 Esplanade

The Coffee Club

10 m

Cairns Central Shopping Centre 1-21 McLeod St

Ala Turka

30 m

4/77 The Esplanade

Baskin-Robbins

60 m

59 Esplanade Shop G6

3060 Restaurant

10 m

75 Esplanade 13

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

ocean view

proximity to cafes and restaurants

bedding quality issues

initial deception of room

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.0

Service

8.0

Dining

7.3

Bernard

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.8/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and a great value for money. The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for me. The location was perfect, right in the midst of cafes, restaurants, and close to everything. Highly recommended!

Rooms

9.0

The room was spacious, clean, and had cooking facilities and a washing machine which was very convenient.

Service

9.0

The staff were super friendly and even accommodated a later checkout time for us. They were very helpful and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was ideal for leisure travelers, right in the heart of eateries, night markets, and close to the shopping center. It was stunning!

Dining

8.0

Although the dining options may be limited due to current circumstances, the hotel provided great Iberian products for a delightful taste experience.

Facilities

9.0

The pool area and gardens were very good, and the BBQ area was spotlessly clean. The hotel offered a range of services like grocery shopping, laundry, and tours assistance for added convenience.

Geoffrey

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

The hotel had everything that you needed in a fantastic spot with ocean views. The rooms, while initially deceptive, turned out to be spacious and comfortable with excellent staff. The pool area and gardens were very good, although the bedding quality was disappointing. Overall, a highly recommended stay close to cafes and restaurants.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms appeared deceptive at first but turned out to be spacious and comfortable. Staff were excellent.

Service

7.0

The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly, always with a smiling face. However, there were disappointments with the bedding quality.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, right on the seafront with lots of restaurants along the esplanade. Very convenient and close to everything.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

The pool area and gardens were very good, and the BBQ area was clean.

ocean view

bedding quality issues

Ivor

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel room I stayed in was very dated and in desperate need of an upgrade. However, I did enjoy an excellent sea view, and the booking value was really good. The fire alarm problems made me hesitant to stay again.

Rooms

6.0

The room I was given had an excellent sea view and was a good value through Booking, but it was very dated and had fire alarm issues.

Service

8.0

The staff at the hotel were very helpful and accommodating. I felt like they genuinely enjoyed their job, and the in-house facilities were convenient for my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is very good, being midtown opposite the lagoon and close to the Casino and shops. It was within easy walking distance to everything I needed.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

The hotel has a variety of facilities such as a grocery shopping service, laundry, shuttle service, and tours/ticket assistance, providing added convenience during my stay.

Excellent sea view

Dated rooms