Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

The Cairns Marlin Marina is where all your Great Barrier Reef adventures start, with tour boats coming and going throughout the day. Enjoy shopping, entertainment and dining along the waterfront promenade.

Unwind at the pier and enjoy the view of the many docked boats in the water. Dine alfresco at a restaurant or pick up some fresh seafood and sit on the dock looking out to the bay.

Located below the Shangri-La hotel and overlooking the marina is The Pier Shopping Centre. Shop for designer goods, local brands and arts and crafts. See tropical fish and sharks at the Undersea World Aquarium. If you want to unwind, pamper yourself with beauty services at a day spa. Browse through the art galleries and specialty stores and dine in one of the bars, pubs, restaurants or cafés that line the promenade.

From the marina you can parasail, Jet Ski, cruise around Trinity Inlet on a tube ride or tour around Admiralty Island and spot crocodiles. If you are heading to the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin Marina is where all excursions depart from.

The marina caters for a wide range of boats, from private cruising vessels and super yachts to commercial charters. If you are coming by private boat, call ahead before your arrival to confirm your booking. Broadband wireless Internet connection, vehicle parking by your vessel and refueling seven days a week are included in the price of a space.

The marina is located in the centre of Cairns on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula. It is a 10-minute drive from the Cairns International Airport and is in easy walking distance to the casino and the popular Cairns Esplanade. There is on-site parking for Marina patrons only, which is included in the price of a rental space. Alternatively, park in The Pier Shopping Centre car park, which is free for the first two hours.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Cairns Marlin Marina

Esplanade Lagoon

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Learn to play the didgeridoo, throw a boomerang and hunt like a warrior at this attraction set in a beautiful rain forest locaton.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Trinity Beach

A beautiful crescent-shaped beach lined with palm trees, towering cliffs, a glistening ocean… nature positively smiles at you when you visit Trinity Beach.

Hotels near Cairns Marlin Marina

Hilton Cairns

34 Esplanade

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Esplanade. Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Convention Centre and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cairns Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Convention Centre are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209-217 Abbott Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and St Monica's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Palm Royale Cairns

7-11 Chester Court

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manunda, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Anderson Street Conservation Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cairns Esplanade. Cazalys Cairns and DFO Cairns are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Mantra Esplanade

53-57 The Esplanade

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. Cairns Station is 12 minutes by foot.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Center of Contemporary Arts and Cairns Esplanade. Jute Theatre and Kick Contemporary Arts are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

122 Lake St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Night Markets. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Convention Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Blue Lagoon Resort

22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Trinity Beach, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach. Smithfield Conservation Park and Earl Hill Conservation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Cairns Queens Court

167-173 Sheridan St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns North, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, and Cairns Base Hospital. St Monica's Cathedral and Muddy's Playground are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Hides Hotel Cairns

87 Lake Street

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cultural Place and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Night Markets are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Mantra Trilogy

101 - 105 The Esplanade

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Cairns Esplanade, Kick Contemporary Arts, and Jute Theatre. Muddy's Playground and Center of Contemporary Arts are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Cairns City Sheridan

157 Sheridan Street

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and St Monica's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Corner Esplanade And Spence Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Marlin Marina, and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 14 minutes by foot.

ibis Styles Cairns

15 Florence Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Anderson Street Conservation Park, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Rondo Theatre. Cairns Esplanade is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel

209-217 The Esplanade

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Night Markets. Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cairns Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Amaroo at Trinity

92-94 Moore Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Nestled on the beach, this Trinity Beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach. Smithfield Conservation Park and Earl Hill Conservation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

35-41 Wharf Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps from Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome. ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre and Esplanade Lagoon are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

31-35 Vasey Esplanade

Rated 4.8 / 5 by Guests

Nestled on the beach, this Trinity Beach aparthotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjapukai Cultural Park, and Smithfield Shopping Centre. Reef Hotel Casino and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Aspect Central

209 Sheridan Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns North, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and Cairns Private Hospital are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Comfort Inn Cairns City

183-185 Lake St

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Cairns, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Base Hospital. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Night Markets are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Coral Tree Inn

166-172 Grafton Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and Esplanade Lagoon. Reef Fleet Terminal is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Cairns Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island via Cairns

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Nestled on the beach, this Fitzroy Island resort is in a national park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fitzroy Island National Park.