Dock Street (right below is the departure point for the Great Barrier Reef cruise!)
Cairns Airport → 15-minute taxi ride (the driver will likely recommend a crocodile meat burger in true Aussie style 
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Hotel shortcut: Book a Tesla pick-up from the hotel (complete with chilled mango juice and refreshing hand towels, setting the vacation mood as soon as you step out of the car 
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To the Esplanade Night Market
→ 5 minutes walk (but why not just relax on the hotel terrace and watch the hustle and bustle from above?
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To Kuranda Rainforest
→ 30-minute drive (though the parrots by the hotel pool are quite the conversationalists 
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Hidden perk: VIP access to skip the line at the dock (other tourists will be envious 
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255 rooms in total, all offering a stunning ceiling view of the Coral Sea!
Ocean view rooms start from 36㎡ → A blue and white theme with wooden furniture, and a balcony perfect for lounging in “lazy hammock” mode
Bathroom with a “Finding Nemo” theme: Coral pattern tiles and a full set of L’Occitane amenities, making you feel like Nemo is swimming by while you soak in the tub 
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Saltwater Restaurant: Indulge in coconut-baked lobster with finger lime, so refreshing even seagulls might stop by for a peek 
Pool Bar: Sip on the “Sunscreen” special drink, a tropical fruit juice blend that feels like it has UV protection 
Secret menu: Say “G’day mate” to the waiter → unlocks a hidden kangaroo meat burger option 
(order with caution, but it’s a must-try!
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Rooftop infinity pool floating between sea and sky → Lounge around and watch cruise ships turn into toy boats 
5 AM fish feeding at the dock
(bread crumbs attract a colorful storm of rainbow fish 
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Free snorkeling gear (so pristine, it’s 10 times cleaner than what you’d rent on the cruise 
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Lobby bar transforms into an aquarium at night (enjoy mojitos with projected sharks swimming around )
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Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns
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This sounds like the perfect way to experience Cairns! The hotel’s proximity to both the airport and the reef cruise is so convenient. I love the idea of starting my day with a Tesla pick-up too—such a luxe touch. And walking to the Esplanade Night Market sounds like a must-do for food and vibes!
I’ve been eyeing Cairns for ages—this sounds like the perfect way to dive into the reef scene without too much hassle! That Tesla pickup service sounds over-the-top luxurious; I’d definitely go for it if I were staying there. And walking distance to the night market? Count me in for some fresh mango juice after a day on the water!