Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Cairns

Kimkim team favorite · 5.0 (3 reviews) · Luxury
Modern marina-facing retreat offering tropical gardens, a pool, and coastal dining

Overview

You'll find Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, right on the waterfront, between the bustling Marlin Marina and the Coral Sea. The hotel is steps from the city's Reef Fleet Terminal and just across the water from World Heritage-listed rainforests, perfect for days when you're ready to explore the surroundings. A quick walk will take you to the city's famed Night Markets, Esplanade Lagoon, and waterfront promenade. 

At the hotel, you can enjoy one of 255 spacious and inviting guestrooms and suites, all with a bright and airy feel, wooden floors, seating areas, and neutral tones inspired by nature. Each room features a private outdoor area and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the sea, surrounding mountains, hotel gardens, or the city. The suites offer the best vistas, with two walls of windows and a bit more space to spread out.

For your dining needs, The Backyard by Shangri-La, the hotel's waterside restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you opt for a leisurely day by the outdoor pool, you can also order snacks and refreshing drinks from the pool bar. Enjoy the relaxed outdoor vibes while surrounded by palm trees, a wooden sun deck, and loungers. The hotel also has a Health Club with a well-equipped fitness center, a children's pool, table tennis, and on-site tropical gardens with tours available.  

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +61 7 4052 7500
Hotel address icon Pierpoint Road Cairns, Queensland
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Traveler Reviews

3 total ratings, 3 with reviews
5.0
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
5.0
Location
5.0
Staff
4.7
Cleanliness & Comfort
5.0
K
kathy h.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
The location of this hotel is perfect. There are shops and restaurants all around the hotel. There is a wonderful promenade to walk and see a lot of the shoreline. Our room had a beautiful view of the marina and it made it easy to get to our excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel had an amazing breakfast buffet included that we enjoyed every day. Read more

The location of this hotel is perfect. There are shops and restaurants all around the hotel. There is a wonderful promenade to walk and see a lot of the shoreline. Our room had a beautiful view of the marina and it made it easy to get to our excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel had an amazing breakfast buffet included that we enjoyed every day.

Authenticity & Character
It is beautiful and quiet
Location
Everything is nearby this hotel
Staff
Always polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was kept very clean
Stayed in March 2025
Sonya
Sonya B.
Gadsden, AL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2025
Very nice hotel with a beautiful view from our room. Read more

Very nice hotel with a beautiful view from our room.

Authenticity & Character
There was a beautiful view from the hotel.
Location
Able to walk around to the places we wanted to go.
Staff
All the staff were very friendly and very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was very comfortable with a beautiful view from our room.
Stayed in March 2025
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Nimish D.
Linton Hall, VA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Fantastic location right where all of the action is. Walking distance to multiple restaurant choices. Read more

Fantastic location right where all of the action is. Walking distance to multiple restaurant choices.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Some of the front desk staff could be a bit rude and not too friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in December 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +61 7 4052 7500
Hotel address icon Pierpoint Road Cairns, Queensland
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