Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns  

On Cairns' buzzing Marlin Marina, overlooking Trinity Bay and the marina. The 5-star marina hotel sits about 200 m from the Reef Fleet Terminal and a 4-minute walk from the Cairns Esplanade, making it an ideal base for Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest tours. Family-friendly location with easy access to water sports, beaches and city sights.

255 contemporary rooms and suites across four floors, each with a private balcony or terrace and city, garden or waterfront views. Rooms include Egyptian cotton sheets, refrigerators and minibars, tea/coffee facilities, TVs and free high-speed Wi‑Fi. Club-level accommodations add a private concierge and access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary light buffet breakfast, snacks and evening drinks — wake up to sea‑breeze mornings and waterside views.

A striking outdoor pool plus an integrated children's pool and poolside bar, a fitness center and a health club with sauna and jacuzzi. On-site tour desk and diving options link you straight to reef trips and rainforest excursions. Additional conveniences include a shopping arcade, concierge services and secure undercover parking.

Event and meeting facilities totalling about 4,456 sq ft, a 24-hour business center and multiple meeting rooms. Fast high-speed internet keeps business travelers connected.

Three on-site restaurants and bars including a waterside venue serving innovative Australian and Far North flavours. Enjoy tapas, boutique beers and cocktails alongside live entertainment on selected nights; there’s also a café, a poolside bar and limited room service. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee.