Cairns and Barrier Reef, Queensland hotel rooms at the Independent

"Shangri-La Marina Cairns 9/10 1. Desk/usable table (close to power points) ✔️ 2. Free Wifi ✔️ 3. Occasional Chair or couch ✔️ 4. Coffee Facilities (pod machine) ✔️ 5. Luggage Stand (for suitcase) ✔️ 6. Iron and Ironing Board ✔️ 7. Walk-in shower (not a shower in a tub or disabled bathroom) ✔️ 8. Mini bar ✖️ 9. Room Service (not Uber Eats) ✔️ 10. Good lighting ✔️ 11. Queen Bed (not 2 singles pushed together as a King) ✔️ 12. Soap (bar of soap) ✔️ 13. Full-length mirror ✔️ Pool and fitness centre. "

"Nice poolside staff helpful handy location "

"Brilliant stay, lovely hotel and really big rooms. Lovely view, and was a pleasure to stay there. The staff were brilliant and we had a lovely stay. Would recommend it to anyone"

"Get the breakfast . It is excellent . Nice hotel in a great spot to get to laces like the marina , aquarium and night market "

"The hotel was very good and the location cannot be beaten. Covered parking and lots of restaurants nearby were very convenient. "

"Didn't order breakfast, room clean but needs to be refurbished. Ironing board had no padding hence needed to put towel under to allow clothes to iron properly. Cost $22 to park the car. Much better places in Cairns, probably won't stay again same price or below. Bed and pillows comfortable. "

"Staff were great and location was good. "

"The were two curtain tracks in the first room we stayed at, but only one fabric curtain. This was not a problem on the first night (although it is nice when curtain tracks overlap so there is not a gap where the curtains meet). On the second night, it was a problem as several very bright bursts of light came through the curtains throughout the night - bright enough to wake me up when I had dozed off. In our second room, there were two curtains - one made of blockout fabric and one sheer. A much better arrangement."

"Very clean room and comfortable beds."