Shangri La The Marina Cairns

The Shangri La The Marina Cairns has a prime location on Marina Marlin, just a stone’s throw from the Cairns Esplanade. Its setting makes it a brilliant springboard for the region’s main attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Trinity Inlet, and the Coral Sea. Despite its central postcode, the hotel has a world-away feel, thanks to tropical gardens that blanket its exteriors. When you’re not out exploring, the resort is well geared up for taking it easy. The gardens make way for a large pool and a couple of smaller whirlpools, which are positioned in sleek wooden decking, and surrounded by palms and loungers. At mealtimes, The Backyard by Shangri La specialises in ‘casual waterside dining’. Expect a laid-back atmosphere, attentive service and expertly presented local dishes. We’d highly recommend the Seafood Platter – a two-tier tower of fresh-from-the-net goodies. There’s also a couple of bars with impressive wine and cocktail lists.