Mantra Esplanade, located in Cairns, is a hotel that has garnered a variety of responses from its visitors. Based on user reviews, it presents a mix of experiences that highlight both its strengths and areas for improvement. Guests have praised certain aspects of their stay while also pointing out several drawbacks.
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Safety index
93 out of 100
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Mantra Esplanade
8.0
(2,314 ratings)
Cairns, Australia -
Nearby Cairns Esplanade
210 m Cairns Night Markets
350 m Reef Fleet Terminal
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Fitness
Pool
- Location: Ideally situated close to restaurants, shops, and attractions.
- Views: Magnificent views of the ocean and surrounding area.
- Spacious Rooms: Guests appreciate the spaciousness and comfort of the rooms.
- Swimming Pool: A well-maintained swimming pool that is highly rated by guests.
- Friendly Staff: The staff is recognized for being friendly and helpful.
Area for improvement
Bathroom
Sleep
Wi-Fi
- Maintenance Issues: Some guests have reported maintenance issues within their rooms.
- Cleaning Standards: Concerns about the cleaning standards and room cleanliness.
- Outdated Decor: The decor is considered outdated by some visitors.
- Internet Connectivity: Issues with the quality and reliability of the internet service.
- Noise Levels: Some guests have mentioned that the noise levels can be high, affecting their stay.
Amenities
Pool
Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking included
Gym
24/7 front desk
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
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RateScore
Total 2,314 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
booking
1,331 Reviews
7.9 / 10
expedia
983 Reviews
8.2 / 10
Reviews
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My wife and I have been regulars over the New Year period at the Cairns Mantra Esplanade for over the last 6 years. For the first couple of years, we booked through an agency. After speaking to the front desk manager, we made our bookings direct and received a better deal. Our recent stay over the New Year was very disappointing to an extent that we will never be returning. May 2023, we booked direct to the Mantra Esplanade for our upcoming New Year stay, we received a quote, 1 bedroom apartment city view. Special Event Rates. $439 30th Dec to 1st Jan $465 1st Jan to 2nd Jan $395 2nd Jan to 5th Jan Total $2,528.00 We arrived on 30 December and checked in and paid the amount in full. Since dealing directly with the front desk manager, we always received a room upgrade to an ocean view apartment. I asked the young lady if we had been upgraded? She stated that her manager had allocated room 520, a one bedroom apartment city view, and then added that it was on a higher floor. Which we assume was the upgrade? Room 520 was a shoe box of a room directly next to the garbage chute. The room was more like a studio room than a 1 bedroom apartment. There were 2 louvre sliding doors between the bedroom and the living room. Upon checking the Mantra website, the definition of a 1 bedroom apartment is that there is a wall between the bedroom and living room. Also, due to the location of the tv and the louvre doors, the tv sound was more prevalent in the bedroom than the living room. 31 December Totally disappointed with the room. I called reception to speak to the manager, to be informed that there wasn't a manager at work until 2nd January. He would call me back. Still feeling totally disappointed, I checked the room rates on the Wotif website. 1 bedroom apartment city view 2nd Jan to 5th Jan $285/ night I had paid $395/ night. 2 January I called the reception to speak to the manager, not there. He would call me back. No call received, went to reception to find the manager was there. He knew us from previous stays. I told him our situation (as per above). He said he would get back to us. No communication. 4 January Saw the manager at reception and asked him for an update. He stated he would get back within 48 hours. Still no communication. I have submitted a similar review on Mantra's website and asked for a contact from Mantra or Accor. Still no communication.
We were unlucky enough to be in Cairns during the flooding caused by Cyclone Jasper. The wonderful staff were so accomodating. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. Location is great. Thank you. We will be back.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 121
Number of floors 7
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
25Download
78Upload
59Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
54 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
28 out of 100
Unsafe
Cairns safety index
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
93 out of 100
Women safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
84
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
100
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
79
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
93
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
61 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
69
Mugging or robbery 55/100
Car theft 62/100
Car break-ins 59/100
Home break-ins 62/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
56
Physical attacks 58/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 47/100
Other crime severity
High
66
Insult or harassment in public 64/100
Corruption or bribery 53/100
Drug problem 67/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $4.2
Coffee
$3 - $4.2
Beer 0.5L
$1.5 - $3.9
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$4.8 - $26.9
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.7 - $3
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$3
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$83.7 - $119.5
Bottle of mid-range wine
$9 - $17.9
McMeal at McDonalds
$9 - $9.6
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2.4 - $3
Public transport, monthly pass
$89.6
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$20.9 - $47.8
Fitness club, monthly fee
$12 - $35.9
Weather In Cairns
Precipitation In Cairns
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 10:00
Children welcome
No pets