181 The Esplanade

Was a comfortable apartment and had what I required. It was close to the beach, transportation and cafes

Some maintenance items re windows and doors. Nothing major. Construction noise next door.

Very comfortable. 2 bathrooms and laundry. Gorgeous Italian restaurant with great coffee next door.

Quite a walk to town

The security was very good and it was quiet.

The wooden slats of the bed in the main bedroom had not been screwed down and consequently everytime I turned over the bed creaked. The mattress was not supportive either. The shower in the main bathroom was over a round spa. This meant to have a shower, we had to 'climb' into the large round spa. Thankfully, although I am over 75 I am still fit. The shower splashed over the edges and we had to use two towels each time to mop up the excess water. A shower curtain would have helped.

The hotel has beach front views and plenty of space for a family.

The hotel is quite rundown. The room was dirty and in need of repair with cupboard doors hanging of. The ensuite has a round spa bath with the shower above it that leeks water everywhere regardless of the shower curtain. There was an infestation of small ants that we managed to keep at bay with fly spray, and that was on the 8th floor. The hotel is right next to the Cairns hospital so be prepared for sirens and helicopters at all hours.