3.5 Star Hotel

BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns

60 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia View Map

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BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns

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There is no better location than BreakFree Royal Harbor, with its sweeping views over the Cairns Esplanade and wider ocean. Choose between a 1 Bedroom Garden with a balcony or courtyard, or a 1 or 3 Bedroom Ocean room offering balconies and sea views. The comfortable bedding met with kitchenette and laundry facilities is ideal for a family holiday. Onsite, you’ll find our outdoor pool on level 1 and gym on level 2 which are both perfect to stay active and moving during your visit. When you’re ready to explore, head down to the Cairns night markets just a stone’s throw away from the hotel, or to any of the dining or shopping locations nearby. If you’re itching to get out among the natural wonders of North Queensland, speak to our front desk or reservations team to book in your day trips to the Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rainforest. Whatever you decide to do during your stay, find valuable, family friendly accommodations at BreakFree Royal Harbor.

503 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
9.3
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “The room was spacious and had an ocean view. Tv was small, but otherwise no complaints.”
  • “The location is very central to the centre of Cairns and the Esplanade. and walking distance to the Marina and lagoon. We were on the…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Three-Bedroom Ocean Apartment1/4

Three-Bedroom Ocean Apartment

1561 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Double or 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
One-Bedroom Ocean Suite1/4

One-Bedroom Ocean Suite

636 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
One-Bedroom Suite with Garden View1/4

One-Bedroom Suite with Garden View

636 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
One-Bedroom Superior Apartment with Ocean View1/4

One-Bedroom Superior Apartment with Ocean View

636 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
1 Bedroom Garden Min 1 Night1/4

1 Bedroom Garden Min 1 Night

636 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
1 Bedroom Ocean Suite1/4

1 Bedroom Ocean Suite

636 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 503 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • The room was spacious and had an ocean view. Tv was small, but otherwise no complaints.
    • Location
    • The location is very central to the centre of Cairns and the Esplanade. and walking distance to the Marina and lagoon. We were on the fourth floor so the business of the esplanade did not affect our stay. The one bedroom unit was the right size for us. The staff at the reception desk and the tour desk were friendly and helpful. We had hired a car so was using one of the designated parking bays. We did not book any tours as we were there for family resaons.

    Cons -

    • Shutters in the room where a bit hard to move. Otherwise excellent budget hotel
    • No WiFi. Repeatedly calls emails to fix. The ignored and returned calls or emails
    • We were glad of the grab rail to step in and out of the shower as if it had not been there we would have felt unsafe. The washing machine is looking a bit old now but I was able to use it once. The reception had to replace the kettle and a light bulb in the bedroom for us. The blankets for the bed were smelly rather musty and need a wash to freshen them up.
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    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-27-2017

    The room was spacious and had an ocean view. Tv was small, but otherwise no complaints.

    Shutters in the room where a bit hard to move. Otherwise excellent budget hotel

    6BrittPosted on: 12-24-2025

    Location

    No WiFi. Repeatedly calls emails to fix. The ignored and returned calls or emails

    9MonicaPosted on: 11-26-2025

    The location is very central to the centre of Cairns and the Esplanade. and walking distance to the Marina and lagoon. We were on the fourth floor so the business of the esplanade did not affect our stay. The one bedroom unit was the right size for us. The staff at the reception desk and the tour desk were friendly and helpful. We had hired a car so was using one of the designated parking bays. We did not book any tours as we were there for family resaons.

    We were glad of the grab rail to step in and out of the shower as if it had not been there we would have felt unsafe. The washing machine is looking a bit old now but I was able to use it once. The reception had to replace the kettle and a light bulb in the bedroom for us. The blankets for the bed were smelly rather musty and need a wash to freshen them up.

    7grahamPosted on: 11-24-2025

    location was very good across the road from promenade .great view.

    room was nice spacious and clean.

    8LouisaPosted on: 10-18-2025

    Love the location

    The decor is outdated, feels a kind of dirty, bit of grime in the bathroom, couch was very uncomfortable and needs an upgrade and needs more seating for the space! Tv was too small and needed to be hung on the wall.

    9KeithPosted on: 10-9-2025

    Great location, very friendly and helpful; staff, good unit and it was clean and the air conditioner worked very well. Beds were comfortable.

    These are all very MINOR points to make but a few comments There was no oven. The circular spa that made it uncomfortable to sit in. The coffee cups were quite small and couldn't hold much.

    4RanganathPosted on: 6-23-2025

    Location is excellent and apartment is big enough

    The tile floor was extremely dirty, sticky..looked like never cleaned in the past. Complained to reception in 30mins of getting in, but no response to clean it. There was no wifi, though a modem was given, never worked. This was highly inconvenient given I was working as well.

    10VivianPosted on: 6-12-2025

    Central location with great waterfront view. Very clean and comfortable. Valter was very helpful and friendly! Will definitely stay again.

    5RebeccaPosted on: 5-2-2025

    Central to necessities

    Beds were extremely uncomfortable, springs sticking out and hard mattress. 2 blankets given for 3 single beds. Ants in kitchen and no spray available to kill them. Not enough dish detergent to clean dishes.

    8CatherinePosted on: 5-2-2025

    Location was perfect, walk out the door to the full, vibrant Esplanade full of eateries, and directly across the park to the lagoon. Would definitely stay again, just for the location

    The hotel was dated, not gross, just dated.

    7RichardPosted on: 4-28-2025

    Location

    The bed, ceiling ransomed walls were dirty.

    6RanPosted on: 4-24-2025

    Good location, good value

    Noisy as right above the night market. Sound proof in the room is poor. Ventilation needs to be upgraded, mouldy bathroom

    8JuliePosted on: 4-24-2025

    Location was excellent.Size of apartment was good.Great viewsSome very helpful staff

    No wi-fi so no streaming services.Property is a little tired.

    5TimikahPosted on: 4-22-2025

    -The View was amazing - Bed was very comfortable - Lovely pool- Perfect Location- Great Spa Tub in the Bathroom

    - Balcony Light wasn't working- air-conditioning wasn't cool enough - The bed is next to the door | it's disturbing to hear someone waiting for the elevator - Be able to have the room refreshed at least once.- more cleaning items such as mop and a bucket along with something to clean the sofa and bed especially when you have kids and accidents happen such as stains, I should be able to clean it by myself and not be able to get charged for cleaning.

    10SvetlanaPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Perfect location, beautiful garden view and swimming pool on the same level, friendly and helpful staff

    Could be extra pillows

    9LesleyPosted on: 4-18-2025

    Large apartment style to accommodate our family worked well. The location was perfect. So close to restaurants and marina

    More blankets. Not enough blankets for all the beds

    8JenniferPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Fantastic location right in the centre of Cairns & loved the view from the large & private balcony. Apartment was spacious with well equipped kitchen for our three night stay. We thought it would be noisy being right above the night markets but we couldn’t hear any noise at all.

    10DavidPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Get Central location, walking distance to everything. Nice and clean. Friendly staff. Comfy beds. Great facilities. Would definitely recommend!!!

    Nothing everything was lovely. Would highly recommend.

    9DenisePosted on: 4-12-2025

    Location was excellent. Situated above the night markets, cafes and restaurants on the Esplanade. We had an ocean view apartment with balcony, apartment 501 on the 5th floor which was fabulous overlooking the ocean and the Cairns Lagoon. This apartment is only serviced once weekly, however if you need extra toilet paper or towels in the meantime they will provide them for you. No Breakfast at this property but has a nice kitchen with cooking facilities, fridge, kettle, washing machine, utensils, cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses etc. Woolworths supermarket and BWS is 180m walk away. Large bathroom with walk in shower. 2 min walk to Cairns Marina where tours leave from. 10 mins to Airport, an Uber costs less than $20. This property has a small pool onsite and only 1 min walk to the Lagoon. we couldn’t have picked a better location for our stay. There is also a Toyr desk onsite, this property is family friendly and well worth a stay!

    No complaints

    5TimPosted on: 4-11-2025

    Location was excellent. Apartment had great access to garden and pool deck.

    Room was not clean and so we asked for surfaces to be recleaned and this was still not done. In the end we used one of the white hand towels to dust and then took that down to reception to show how dirty the surfaces were.The kitchen utensils were tired and in one case damaged so it wasn't usable. While not a big issue in itself it made us feel like the cleaners didn't really care and couldn't be bothered to check and replace items.Too access the wifi you had to join the Accor club - which meant giving personal details and your email address. This shouldn't be necessary. It's just wifi.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Indoor pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Hygiene certification
    • Professional cleaning services

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that your payments will be processed by the Mantra Group/SAMARAD; this will appear on your bank statement as Peppers/Mantra/BFree Surfers Paradise. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that rooms are serviced once a week. Please note that this property requires a refundable AUD200 credit card pre-authorisation or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. When booking for 3 or more rooms, different policies and procedures apply. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. For guests arriving by car or taxi, please arrive at the rear entrance where the reception and car parking is located - Level 1, 60 Abbott Street. This is located above the Night Markets.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of AUD 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns

    60 Abbott Street, Cairns

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