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BreakFree Royal Harbour

3.5 star property

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean) | View from room
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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60 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Ocean

  • Sleeps 3

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Room, 1 Bedroom (Garden)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

One Bedroom Garden Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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About this property

BreakFree Royal Harbour

Aparthotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness centre and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include WiFi and a furnished balcony. Weekly housekeeping is available.
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 30-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

BreakFree Royal Harbour's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. Built in 1997, this aparthotel has 30 apartments over 7 floors. A kitchenette and a furnished balcony are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a washing machine and a furnished balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Regional Gallery
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BreakFree Royal Harbour. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cot: AUD 10 per night
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

  • 1 building
  • 30 units
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
BreakFree Royal Harbour offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is 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

BreakFree Royal Harbour Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 759 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nobue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

Very disappointed. On the 6th level 04. The dryer was in the living room area. The air conditioner was very loud and affected me sleeping. The vanity was cracked. The plumbing of the vanity was held together with duct tape. The front door open into the bedroom. The noise from the foyer of the lifts open and closing could be easily herd in bedroom when you were trying to sleep. There was an ocean view but most of the view was the carparks and air condition plants and rear fire escapes and of adjust buildings. There is much better value in new properties for the money paid. I have stayed here on many occassions over the 15 years and have had be allocated much better rooms.The location is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Metta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, close to shops, restaurants, night market and esplanade.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is great, wifi not so great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffery

Travelled with partner
A bit dated but nicely presented. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Amenities
When we arrived we had to clean the room, floors were dirty and sticky, wash mould off the bathroom wall tiles and ceiling and the sofa was also broken. Once we cleaned and propped up the sofa our stay was great. Best views and position on the Esplanade. Stayed for 4 weeks and would stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property/unit smelled bad as soon as we entered. The Aircon smelled and did not work properly. The floors were dirty and blinds dirty. The spa bath didn't work. No fan as per listing. Will not stay again, which is a shame as good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyed my week in Cairns

Nice studio apartment. Great place to spend a week
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Great but no wifi

The wifi was awful, connection kept dropping out and more often than not i had to connect to the free Telstra. I had to wash all the cups and dishes as they were greasy. Otherwise it was great. The view was amazing! The Esplanade and night markets were right outside. Loads of bars and restaurants just seconds away. We watched loads of birds flying past our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has some wear and tear, but the location is perfect. It has plenty of space, the kitchen even includes a washing machine. The round tub is a nice plus. Cleanliness was the only point I think they could improve, but other than that, I really loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That the unit had a decent kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Room comfort
Excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean tidy unit with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to many dining options and attractions. Awesome location, very quiet on 7th floor despite hustle and budtle below. Comfy bed, incredible view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Amenities
Large apartment. Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location to shops , dining and tours
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think all the bad reviews must be about the same apartment ? Our apartment was very dated. We had to use a fork to get plug out of the bath. Black tape for fix of pipe work (visible) and floor filthy. Isn’t one bedroom. Front door opens straight into bedroom area and they have a screen you can pull across (but then can’t get around the bed if you do) more like a studio apartment. Definitely not one bedroom. Walked around barefoot and feet were very dirty quite soon. The main issue was the balcony. The chairs were extremely worn/split fabric. We did have a sea view if you looked directly in front but the main view was of the backs and side of restaurants inc McDonald’s. So bin areas/parking etc. so we also had noise from all their huge extractors and the food smells. apartments own air con extractor is located on the balcony which is noisy. Turning that off helps slightly ? All this meant we didn’t really use the balcony, which was disappointing as that’s a main reason we booked this. Photos very misleading.cant believe the cost tbh as we have had so much better for less. We expected to be able to enjoy breakfast /a glass of wine on the balcony. This was impossible. The location is really good, (very noisy from pub til late on a Saturday) staff friendly. Apparently we had a very good apartment when we asked at checking in?? I assume that was a standard reply as it honestly is very poor. Also WiFi is additional cost? Fab area but book somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024