Complete in mid-2005, the hotel’s $35 million refurbishment, offers 255 freshly refurbished guest rooms, a new lobby, new Horizon Club rooms and Horizon Club lounge, and a new waterfront dining experience and bar.
Adding to this in 2006 all guest rooms were connected to broadband internet, wireless access was implemented into public areas and the Business Centre, the hotel’s existing event facilities were refurbished and a new Events Centre was launched.
The hotel lobby is based on a minimalist and contemporary design with state-of-the-art pendant lighting, calming water features and sleek contemporary lounge furnishings, creating a grand sense of welcome.
Existing guest rooms and suites are refurbished and offer new levels of luxury and comfort with clean lines, cool colours, flat screen televisions, broadband connectivity, large cosy lounge spaces and stylish décor for a stronger sense of place and space.
In keeping with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Horizon Club facilities worldwide, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns introduced the ‘hotel within a hotel’ concept to Tropical North Queensland. The mezzanine floor encompasses a total of 36 lavishly appointedHorizon Club rooms, offering stunning marina views. Each room features 3.3 metre high ceilings, wooden floors, luxurious furnishings, ocean view bathrooms and large terraces overlooking the yachts and mountains.
Each room offers high-speed broadband access and in-room safes, large enough to hold a laptop. Guests also have the choice of soft and firm feather pillows and all bed linen and duvets are 100% cotton, perfect for Cairns’ tropical climate. This executive floor also offers an exclusive Horizon Club lounge where the following privileges can be enjoyed.
• Club floor check-in/check-out
• Complimentary buffet breakfast
• Complimentary newspaper
• Purser services
• Business Centre
• Complimentary all day drinks and evening beverages and canapés
• Complimentary broadband internet access in the Business Centre
Superior Rooms:
Superior rooms feature a private balcony or courtyard area with views over the city and mountain ranges,tropical gardens or hotel pool. Each room has individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, a playstation games system, three telephones with direct STD and ISD dialing, flat screen televisions with CNN, NHK, inhouse videos, safe deposit boxes, broadband connectivity, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. The spacious bathroom, with separate shower and over sized bath is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.
Superior Bay View Room:
Superior Bay View Rooms feature a private balcony looking across Trinity Bay and the city of Cairns and surrounding mountain ranges. Each room is spacious with individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, a playstation games system, three telephones with direct STD and ISD dialing, flat screen televisions with CNN, NHK and in-house videos, safe deposit boxes, broadband connectivity, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. The spacious bathroom, with separate shower and over sized bath is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.
Deluxe Marina View Room:
Deluxe Marina View Rooms feature a private balcony overlooking Marlin Marina and the Trinity Inlet. Each room is spacious with individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, a playstation games system, three telephones with direct STD and ISD dialling, flat screen TV with CNN, NHK and in-house videos, safe deposit boxes, broadband connectivity, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. The spacious bathroom, with separate shower and over sized bath is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.
Executive Suite:
Executive Suites feature a large private balcony overlooking either the Marlin Marina, or across Trinity Bay and the city of Cairns with a bold mountain backdrop. All suites are spacious with individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, three telephones with direct STD and ISD dialing, colour TV with CNN, NHK and in-house videos, safe deposit boxes, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. The bathroom, with separate shower and over sized bath is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.
One Bedroom Suite:
Our Suites feature a large private balcony overlooking Marlin Marina or across Trinity Bay and the city of Cairns. All one bedroom suites are spacious with individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, three telephones with direct STD and ISD dialing, LCD TV in the lounge and TV in the bedroom with CNN, NHK and in-house videos, safe deposit boxes, luxurious furnishings, broadband connectivity, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. The two way bathroom, with separate shower and over sized bath is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.
Horizon Club Rooms:
Overlooking the marina, the hotel’s Horizon Club offers 36 spacious and contemporary marina view rooms, featuring 3.3 metre-high ceilings, wooden floors, luxurious furnishings, ocean view bathrooms, broadband connectivity, and terraces overlooking the marina and mountain ranges.
Horizon Club Suite:
The hotel’s 4 spaciously appointed Horizon Club Suites enjoy 3.3 metre-high ceilings, wooden floors, luxurious furnishings, ocean view bathrooms, broadband connectivity, separate lounge, outdoor and bedroom spaces, all taking advantage of their location and natural lighting by overlooking the Marlin Marina, or Trinity Bay and surrounding mountain ranges.
Presidential Suite:
Our exclusive Presidential Suite features a huge ‘wrap around’ private balcony overlooking Marlin Marina, Trinity Inlet and the city of Cairns with an expansive mountain backdrop. This luxurious and spacious suite features separate bedroom, large living area, separate dining area, fully equipped kitchen and additional separate toilet. In room features include individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, direct STD and ISD stereo with CD player, clock radio, iron and full sized ironing board and mini bar. Furniture is made of Queensland maple and the bathroom, with separate shower and over sized spa bath, is finished with inlaid timber and Italian marble.