BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade
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1 Bedroom Ocean | Balcony view
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3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 30 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025

Room options

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1 Bedroom Garden

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Ceiling fan
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
  • 146 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 Bedroom Ocean

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Ceiling fan
  • 59 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
60 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 11 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 16 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour is just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness centre. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include washing machines and fridges. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Japanese, Portuguese

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Cots (infant beds): AUD 10.0 per night
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 35.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with cable service
  • Pay films
  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near the airport
  • Near a train station
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 rooms
  • 7 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1997

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

BreakFree Royal Harbour
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns
Breakfree Royal Harbour Hotel Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairn
Breakfree Royal Harbour Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel
BreakFree Royal Harbour Aparthotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does BreakFree Royal Harbour offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, BreakFree Royal Harbour does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at BreakFree Royal Harbour?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at BreakFree Royal Harbour?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at BreakFree Royal Harbour?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by BreakFree Royal Harbour?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 15 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BreakFree Royal Harbour?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at BreakFree Royal Harbour and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkelling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and a garden.
Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
Does BreakFree Royal Harbour have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around BreakFree Royal Harbour like?
BreakFree Royal Harbour is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 8 minutes' walk from Cairns Marlin Marina. Travellers give top marks for the aparthotel's prime location.

BreakFree Royal Harbour Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location above night markets
Selena, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location is incredible. Didnt need a car, just got bus to Palm Cove. So many attractions walking distance.
glenn, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We’d not fully realised just how close to the esplanade and the whole range of restaurants and shops immediately on our doorstep. We were there a week and hired a car dior a couple of days choosing Europcar because their vehicles were parked in the hotel carpark - so no parking fees - guaranteed parking after a day trip and drop off at the airport - so no transfers either. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The garden room we rented was perfect for us…with an adequate kitchen ann a bbq in the garden. Would fully recommend this place.
Paul, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

There was some construction noise adjacent that was very annoying but obviously that was just unfortunate timing
David, 5-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall a great property in a good location and our apartment 607 was perfectly located but please steam clean the floor tiles more often
Paul Franklin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Excellent facilities. The noise from extractor fans on the roof next door made it impossible to sit on our balcony. Will not be back.
Roy, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Was comfy and spa was great. Will definitly stay there again.
Nichol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The apartment was clean and comfortable. The views were amazing and the location was the best.
Wapke, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The BreakFree Cairns boasts some amazing staff, central location and an aging building with odd unit design. Our experience had us "jokingly" terming it the BreakDown Royal Harbour. In hindsight, we feel we ought to have been partially refunded for the inconveniences. On the positive side Central location *Comfy beds *Clean *Excellent staff, mostly. One man (Valter) was 5 star... hope you get him for service! He's incredible. *Spacious lounge area, although no powerpoints or lamps near sofa for reading at night. *Lovely gardens and pool. *Book share area. It may have been a one off, but unfortunately our 9 night stay wasn't smooth at all. The room was more suited to the younger person or a couple, not two more mature ladies. * Unfortunately, we had no cold water on our first day. This was rectified. * The spa with shower was difficult to get into and also very slippery so we were given a non slip mat. * The bathroom was not really suitable for twin share travellers and better for couples as it had only glass petitions and no privacy from the outside world. We were on the ground floor. * The washing machine broke down completely. * Bedroom was extremely small, had no natural light and lacked privacy and had no room for two suitcases. * Kitchen was pretty but impractical -no dishwasher, no pantry space, no oven, had to ask for basics like salad bowls etc Things were rectified by the staff, but our good experiences at the Breakfree were few. Location was great!
Melanie, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location within walking distance to wide variety of dining options. On the Esplanade with easy access to all facilities. The apartment was quite basic, windowless bedroom with a ceiling fan, cooking facilities minimal and basic, no dishwasher, old microwave. No dining table, only a very old table and chairs on the balcony, and stools at the kitchen bench. Uncomfortable sofa. Staff very helpful, informative and friendly. Parking available on site
Barry, 24-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to nearly everything.
Graham, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Just be aware of the fire alarm system - check with desk for explanation as it goes off for no reason and is very scary trying to switch off or evacuate ?!?!?
Christine, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SCOTT, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything, unit met all our expectations, everything we needed was is the unit.
Tom, 7-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staycations in Cairns frequently happen, and we like to share ourselves around the local hotels. We've stayed here multiple times now and are always happy with our stay.
Jacque, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything, walking distance. Close to good restaurants
Jodie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind receptionist. He gave us chocolate for Easter holiday. It is a very convenient place and location. Next door is the night market where you can buy different cuisines. Will come and stay here next time
YUE, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top location
Cant beat the location. Reception staff super helpful and friendly. Room 802 totally renovated to high quality. But no wifi available as yet which meant no smart tv . Only a minor problem though. This is the second stay at this property and will definitely book there again.
aurielle, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room was very tired and grubby
Kerry, 6-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good location with a nice view of the harbour. Good price especially for including a kitchen and balcony
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff very helpful and friendly.
Santina, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Property is in ideal area for scuba diving and snorkeling. Lots of dining options nearby… walking distance…swimming lagoon very close to property is amazing!!! The only negatives to staying here are it doesn’t have daily cleaning and towel replacement. Washing machine in kitchen with clothes line on balcony is a big plus!
PEERY DALE, 12-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay. The location was wonderful. Our room was on 6th floor and had terrific views. The room was spacious and comfortable. The shower is over the bath which isn’t ideal and the lighting in the bathroom is pretty ordinary however all in all we would stay again and would recommend to others.
Kerry, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionele
Very good,clean and close to everything. Will book again
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review