Hilton Cairns

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Reef Hotel Casino

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Hilton Cairns offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cafe Sunrise, which serves breakfast. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour fitness centre. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is S$235
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Why we love this property

Work hard, play harder
Located in the city centre on the waterfront, this hotel offers meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy spa services, massages, and a 24-hour gym.
Veggie-friendly eats
Indulge at the restaurant with garden views. Vegans and vegetarians are pampered with dedicated menus, including breakfast buffet options.
Wellness by the water
A full-service spa offers deep-tissue, hot stone, and Thai massages in couples' treatment rooms. A 24-hour health club and garden enhance the experience.

Room options

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of boats on water, and mountains in the background.

Hilton Premier Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Hilton King Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Hilton Two Double Guest Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a mountain through a sliding door.

Hilton Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a glass desk, leather chairs, a large window with a view of the sea and mountains, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

Double Room, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a glass desk, leather chairs, a large window with a view of the sea and mountains, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and a clock, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (City)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Water View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a calm body of water, a dock, and distant mountains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a calm body of water, a dock, and distant mountains.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 16 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 18 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horizon Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dundees on the Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway’s Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar 36 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Cairns

  • Hilton Cairns offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cafe Sunrise, which serves breakfast. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour fitness centre. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 263 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) in rooms*

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (AUD 30 per day)
    • Secured covered on-site valet parking (AUD 40 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited self- and valet parking on-site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (33594 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 110
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 75
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Cafe Sunrise – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this buffet restaurant only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Pool Bar – This bar serves brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Gin Social – This cocktail bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GSTC. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs AUD 30 per day
  • Covered valet parking costs AUD 40 per day

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Cairns Hilton
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Hilton International
Hilton Cairns Hotel Cairns
Hilton International Cairns
Hilton Cairns Hotel
Hilton Cairns Hotel
Hilton Cairns Cairns
Hilton Cairns Hotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Cairns?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Cairns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Cairns?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 30 per day. Valet parking costs AUD 40 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Cairns?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hilton Cairns?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (3-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hilton Cairns and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour health club and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Cairns?

Yes, Cafe Sunrise offers garden views.

Does Hilton Cairns have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hilton Cairns like?

Hilton Cairns is located on the waterfront in Cairns Central Business District, a short 5-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 3 minutes' walk from Reef Fleet Terminal. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hilton Cairns Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great selection, including a buffet and made-to-order options. (103 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered an excellent breakfast buffet with a good selection of food, including fresh juice and made-to-order omelets. (52 reviews)
  • The pool area was great for kids, clean, and user-friendly, with some guests even enjoying a heated jacuzzi. (39 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean, staff helpful. Parking good and reasonably priced.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Landon checked us in and out. He was delightful. The breakfast was fantastic with a wonderful view. Loved our harbor view and how centrally it was located. Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable clean large room
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at the Hilton Cairns was absolutely the best ever. Amenities, staff and food was second to none. Totally recommend as I have stayed at all the hotels. This Hotel is the place to stay whilst in Cairns. Do try and enjoy my experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

High recommend the Hilton Cairns, Pool was the best area - the kids loved it and the movies each night kept them entertained too. Location was perfect walking to everything, the cafes, shops and Lagoon Onsite parking was great & safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff was amazing!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the check-in in and out process easy
Bedroom with view of the casino
Pool
The walk way to the hotel rooms
The river walk
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast was nice, the staff was friendly, the location was nice with nice views of Chinaman Creek. The property was a bit dated. For the price and value- was good
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, on the waterfront. Good breakfast, easy to walk to the marina.
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast menu was good with a good selection of food
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Super clean. And well organized and decorated. Very impressive our stay in Cairns. Highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay - awesome breakfasts. Walking distance to many places. We had minimal issues (eg: the TV was playing up) but the staff were eager to help out.
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10/10 Exceptional

The water view was amazing and the breakfast every morning was fantastic. Room service was quick and delicious.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay , great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Ocean harbor views were fantastic
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8/10 Very good

Mountain view was impressive we were fortune to watch a cruise ship dock a few meters from our hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, clean spacious room, great location on the water.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful and extremely accommodating. Great facilities and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff and excellent amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staffs, excellent breakfasts, room is very clean.