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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia, 4870
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We like to say that if you can dream it, we can do it. And if you can’t dream it, well, we’ll help you design an conference, function, meeting, gala dinner or special occasion that sets a new standard. We can create those completely-original events, one that's a true reflection of your client's personality. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns sits waterside at Marlin Marina with our location framing magical views to the mountains on the far side of Trinity Inlet. Executive Chef Aaron Habgood leads the kitchen team and is famous for creating thoughtful menus that celebrate Far North flavours and uses the very best of the region's freshest ingredients. And our experienced sales team and event organisers are dedicated to establishing a seamless timeline that ensures every event is perfect. From the first site inspection to the final function, we ensure every detail exceeds expectations.

Venue Details

ChainShangri-La Hotels
BrandShangri-La City Hotels
Built1987
Renovated2019
Total meeting space120,639 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms255
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Australian Good Food Guide Reader's Choice Award Winner for 2018 "Australian Culinary Federation North Queensland Best Restaurant Awards, Winner" - Australian Culinary Federation, 2017 "Australian Culinary Federation North Queensland Best Restaurant Awards, 2nd Place" - Australian Culinary Federation, 2016

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
120,639 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,293.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
28
Second largest room
2,658.7 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
400
Seating capacity
300

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Trinity Room
2,518.8 sq. ft.
25.3 x 100.7 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
300
70
170
300
240
110
70
136
70
Trinity Room 1
1,259.4 sq. ft.
25.3 x 49.9 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
150
35
80
150
120
55
35
64
35
Trinity Room 2
1,259.4 sq. ft.
25.3 x 50.2 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
150
35
80
150
120
55
35
64
35
Pre-Function (Trinity Rooms)
1,797.6 sq. ft.
-
11.2 ft.
200
--
200
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Lagoon Room
1,345.5 sq. ft.
25.3 x 53.1 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
100
30
100
100
100
60
30
48
30
Pre-Function (Lagoon Room)
1,969.8 sq. ft.
-
11.2 ft.
150
--
150
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Marlin Room
2,658.7 sq. ft.
30.5 x 87.3 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
300
62
200
300
300
115
62
160
62
Marlin Room 1
1,194.8 sq. ft.
30.5 x 39.4 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
100
30
80
100
110
30
30
64
30
Marlin Room 2
581.3 sq. ft.
30.5 x 19.0 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
60
15
40
60
50
25
15
32
15

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
255
Suites
21
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.35 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( A$20.00/day )
Valet parking
( A$25.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Lagoon Pool on Esplanade
Lagoon Pool on Esplanade
Recreation
2 mins
Only a 2 minute walk from the hotel to enjoy a swim and relax by the lagoon on the esplanade. Entry to the Lagoon is free. Toilet and shower facilities are located in the amenities block alongside the Lagoon. Lifeguards are on duty while the Lagoon is open. Wheelchair access to the Lagoon is available. For assistance please ask the Lifeguards. The Lagoon is a 4800sq m salt water swimming facility that offers an all-year round, safe, swimming location without stingers and crocodiles. The Lagoon is filled with salt water from the Trinity Inlet which is filtered through a state-of-the-art filtration system.
Esplanade Cairns
Cairns, AU 4870
Cairns International Airport
Airport
10 mins
Cairns Airport is an international airport in Cairns and it is the seventh busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located 7km north of the Cairns CBD. The airport has direct flights to 18 international and 30 domestic destinations and many general aviation flights including a number of helicopter operators. Flights are operated to all major Australian cities and tourist destinations, regional communities in Far North Queensland, and a number of international destinations in the Asia-Pacific region with connections to the rest of the world.
Airport Avenue
Cairns, AU 4870
Cairns Convention Centre
Cairns Convention Centre
Convention center
1 km
The award winning Cairns Convention Centre is only ten minutes from the Cairns International Airport which is Australia’s gateway to the Asia Pacific. The Centre is renowned for its unique environmental design and is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and ancient tropical rainforests. Whether your meeting is for 300 or 3500 delegates, the world acclaimed Cairns Convention Centre is everything you would expect from an international standard purpose built venue located amidst an atmosphere and environment the world envies.
Sheridan Street & Wharf Street
Cairns, AU 4870
Reef Fleet Terminal
Recreation
2 mins
Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. In less than one hour, high-speed cruise vessels can reach pristine coral cays, stunning reef formations and tropical islands. Expert guides can teach scuba diving, explain reef ecology, and above all, ensure you have a wonderful day. Every morning, reef tour operators depart from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to dozens of coral reefs near Cairns, taking hundreds of excited visitors on tropical adventures.
LOT 996 Pier Point Rd
Cairns City, AU 4870
Rusty's Markets
Rusty's Markets
Shopping
1 km
A walk to Rusty's Markets to sample the best in local tropical fruit and vegetable produce. Open Friday - Saturday.
57-89 Grafton Street
Cairns, AU 4870
Crystal Cascades
Crystal Cascades
Recreation
20 mins
A short 20 minute drive; enjoy a refreshing swim in one of the many swimming holes at the foot of the mountains.
The Rocks Road
Redlynch, AU 4870
Kuranda
Kuranda
Recreation
25 kms
Kuranda truly is the Village in the Rainforest, situated 380m above sea-level on top of the McAlister Range, in the heart of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforests. Lush tree ferns line the roadside on the way into the village and numerous walking tracks and trails take you into the green surrounds, offering running streams, wide rivers and views over waterfalls and gorges. Boasting spectacular scenery and natural beauty, just getting here is an experience in itself.
Kuranda
Kuranda, AU 4881
Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Recreation
25 kms
Palm Cove, a unique, quiet and relaxing village by the sea where centuries old “paperbark” Melaleuca trees line the casual esplanade.
Veivers Road
Palm Cove, AU 4879

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
http://www.shangri-la.com/uploadedFiles/Shangri-la_Hotels/Shangri-La_Hotel,_Cairns/meetings-events/SLMC_CSR.pdf
Does Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, http://www.shangri-la.com/uploadedFiles/Shangri-la_Hotels/Shangri-La_Hotel,_Cairns/meetings-events/SLMC_CSR.pdf

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts & QLD Healthy Department recommendation.
Does Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, every 2 hours public area cleaners will sanitize and clean in public area
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