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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cairns City, Australia, hosting 200 at dinner and 400 at the ceremony. Best months: June, August, September, October.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns CityQueensland, Australia

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns sits on the waterfront in Cairns City with marina, sea and mountain views, a pool, gardens and an on-site bar.

Guests
200 at dinner400 at the ceremony
Rooms
255 rooms
Cost
From A$95a head
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Aug–OctAisle estimate
Getting there
CNSabout 15 min by car

About the venue

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns sits on the waterfront in Cairns City with marina, sea and mountain views, a pool, gardens and an on-site bar.

The hotel holds a ballroom plus meeting and banquet spaces, seating up to 400 for a ceremony, 200 for a seated dinner and 500 standing, with room for a dance floor.

Ceremonies and receptions can be held indoors or outdoors, catering is handled in house, and an on-site coordinator works with you on the planning.

With 255 rooms across 20 room types, from Deluxe Doubles to Horizon Club suites with lounge access, guests can stay where they celebrate, just 15 minutes from Cairns Airport (CNS).

  • Capacity for 400 seated ceremony guests, 200 seated for dining and 500 standing
  • Ballroom plus meeting and banquet spaces, with room for a dance floor
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options, plus gardens and a pool
  • 255 guest rooms, including Horizon Club rooms with Club Lounge access and one-bedroom suites

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns cost?
The venue quotes from A$95 a head.
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How many guests does Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns hold?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns holds 200 at dinner and 400 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns?
Yes. 255 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns?
Best weather: August – October.
Aisle estimate
How do guests get to Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns?
Fly into CNS, about 15 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
200 guests
Standing reception
500 guests
Ceremony, seated
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
255 rooms
Room types
20 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
CNS, 15 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(07) 4052 7500
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Reviews of Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

“Had a great stay at the Shangri-La. We booked a city view room and were lucky enough to get upgraded to a marina view, which was an awesome surprise. The view was unreal and the location is spot on, with everything within walking distance.”

reyad raisulRead the whole review on Google

4.3out of 5, from 3,068 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How much do weddings at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns cost?
Pricing starts from AUD 95 per head. Full details are set out in the hotel's wedding packages at https://www.shangri-la.com/cairns/shangrila/offer-detail/weddings-celebrations/weddings-package-cairns/.
How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 400 guests seated for a ceremony, 200 seated for a dinner reception, and 500 standing.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors. The property also has gardens, a pool and sea, marina and mountain views.
Is there a coordinator and catering on site?
Yes. The hotel has an on-site coordinator and provides in-house catering, along with a bar and parking.
Where do guests stay and how far is the airport?
The hotel has 255 rooms, from Deluxe Doubles and Twins to Executive Marina View Suites and Horizon Club rooms with Club Lounge access. Cairns Airport (CNS) is a 15-minute transfer away.

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