Shangri-la Marina Hotel, Cairns

Bay view is good to oversee the sea side, the lagoon and pier. Don't forget to enjoy the lovely sunset. The free Lagoon is just walking distance, must try. Recommend the Oysters at Tha Fish and Crab at Preco's Rest. It is just next to pier and helicopter point so perfect for various outing activities. Staffs are nice and polite. It is also close to Casino and Esplanade area. My bay view room is in North tower so have to change lift every time when we go out and back.

One of the best hotels in Cairns and located very centrally in the town. Hotel has parking underneath which is complementary. Reception area, pool and bar/restaurant are all very modern and service is good. We booked a garden view room however which I would not recommend - very dark and dated and no view at all. Upgrade to the sea view if you can.

We had a pretty good room for 4 nights on the 3rd floor in the north tower with a balcony looking out to the bay and partly to the marina on the right. Very spacious and comfortable room. Good bed to sleep. You can watch the fruit bats flying past every evening and it is a wonderful sight. The restaurant on the ground level is ok but nor spectacular. However the hotel is so close to other eating places along the waterfront or the Esplanade so you don't have to worry about the choice of food. The hotel swimming pool is very nice. However, the water in the hot spa next to the pool is very dirty with brown bubbles once the air pump started and the management should clean it more regularly as my skin felt uncomfortable once I went in it and then I immediately came out. Nevertheless, I would still recommend the hotel to others as it is really in a good location and the staff are very friendly.