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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

4.0 of 5
53 - 57 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4141, Australia (Formerly Outrigger)
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Mantra Esplanade Cairns
Ranked #20 of 79 hotels in Cairns
4.0 of 5 stars 202 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Bedroom apartment(10)
  • Great location(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Night market(6)
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Portland, Oregon
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I'm a little torn on this one, and can't really say if it's worth staying at or not. I would really make a decision based on price. The things that were bad, were pretty bad: You have to prepay in full, pay extra for any maid service, pay for extra towels and the like. There were hundreds of small bugs... More

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Hillsborough, New Jersey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My husband & I stayed in the Mantra Esplanade in Cairns for 4 nights, The hotel is in a great location, and clean when we arrived however it was not serviced the whole time we stayed there. When we wanted fresh towels we were asked to pay for each clean towel. If we ran out of tea and coffee, soap or toilet... More

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Ontario, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We really enjoyed this place. We rented an apartment for four nights and it was just what we needed after travelling for five weeks in New Zealand ... a comfy, clean, very spacious, private "home" to unwind in. We had a one-bedroom apartment, with large living room, separate dining area, full kitchen, TV in bedroom and living room, balcony overlooking... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We stayed at the Mantra Esplanade for 4 nights in a 1 bedroom self contained apartment and it was great, the apartment was clean and tidy, the room was a good size and the living area was huge and had a dining table, the balcony was nice and it overlooked the lagoon. The staff were very helpful and friendly when... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear Rodis17, Many thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. We are very happy we were able to assist in providing you with a memorable holiday and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front Office Manager, Mantra Esplanade. More

Chicago
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a hotel that requires prepayment in full. When a hotel requires prepayment, it is hard to decide whether to take it especially if you have not been to the area. However, based on TripAdvisor we felt this was a good choice. We took a 6 am flight from Melbourne to arrive really early in Cairns. Of course our... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear R_n_R Travellers, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the competetive rates without the daily service. A Mantra refresh can be requested at reception. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front Office Manager, Mantra Esplanade More

NJ
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I stayed for about 4 nights and the staffs were really friendly. However, the hotel felt more like a dorm. It was just average and had the necessities. The only negative review is that there are no maids as part of the service. To be able to get maid service and replenish towels and etc, it was an extra cost.... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear crushvelvet83, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. I am sorry you were disappointed with some aspects of your stay. We do appreciate your positive comments on the property's location and staff. Competetive rates means the rate does not include a daily service. A Mantra refresh can be requested at reception. Regards, Chris... More

North Bay ON
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

4 of us shared a two bedroom apartment facing the ocean. It was perfect. We could walk to the reef wharf, the park and lagoon were right across the street, the esplanade with its night markets and numerous outdoor cafes was just steps away, we could walk to the Rainforest Dome, the railway station to take the trip to Karunda,... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear notgolfin. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are impressed with our proximity to everything you needed and the service provided by our staff. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front... More

Melbourne
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I found it to be a very nice hotel, the staff extremely nice unlike many places in Melbourne. Very central, which makes it easy for us tourists as we don't all rent a car. Rooms very well maintained. thank you Lena More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear Elena B, Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and that our location and staff added to your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Mantra Esplanade again soon. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front Office Manager, Mantra Esplanade. More

Hong Kong
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The hotel is centrally located in Cairns, and just less than 5 mins walk to the Esplanade, Night Market, Casino, Pier departing to the Great Barrier Reef, and other local attractions in the city. Restaurants and shopping malls are just a few steps away. I stayed in a hotel room, reasonably spacious for 2 of us and the furniture and... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear mrkennethlo, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front Office Manager, Mantra Esplanade More

Mission Beach, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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We booked a night at the Mantra on Cairns Esplanade to celebrate the end of 2011! What we didn't know at the time was that we were getting a free taste of India! From the moment that we exited the elevator and started making our way down the long hallway to our room, all we could smell was curry! Luckily... More

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mantraesp, Front Office Manager at Mantra Esplanade Cairns, responded to this review
14 April 2012

Dear Whitsundaze, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay but note your comments on the restaurant smells. This is certainly not a usual occurence, and will be investigated ongoing. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Chris Shaw, Front Office Manager,... More

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Address: 53 - 57 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4141, Australia (Formerly Outrigger)
Price range (per night):* RM424 - 782

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