The upgraded hotel offers airy, modern accommodation with elegant furniture and spectacular views of the Marina. It comprises a total of 255 spacious and inviting guest rooms and suites. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception service, a café, bar and a restaurant. Room and laundry services are also available. For an additional fee guest can make use of the WLAN Internet access. Large, minimalist style, very impressive lobby. Airconditioned with plenty of seating available.

Ideally located in the heart of Cairns, the hotel overlooks Marlin Marina, Trinity Bay and the green mountains that frame this jewel of a city, famous as a jumping-off point for the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Cairns Convention Centre, a 10-minute drive from Cairns International Airport and a short stroll to the Esplanade Lagoon, Pier Shopping Centre and the Great Barrier Reef departure terminal.

The hotel offers guests elegant waterfront dining at the "Tides BLD & Bar", which is located on Cairn's popular Marina Dining Promenade, a picturesque covered boardwalk offering a range of restaurants set against lush mountain and water views. "Tides BLD & Bar" offers expansive views of the Trinity Inlet and the famous Marlin Marina, and serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, a rich à la carte lunch menu and innovative Australasian cuisine.