Hilton Cairns - Cairns

34 The Esplanade, Cairns, QL, 4870 Australia
Hotel Info: 866-539-8430
Guest rating 4.7 / 5
100% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.9)
Situated in the downtown area, the seven-storey Hilton Cairns is a modern waterfront hotel set overlooking the Coral Sea at the Trinity Inlet. The 263 guestrooms feature contemporary decor with tropical influences, and extend to balconies with sea or mountain views. All are equipped with Sony PlayStations, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities and satellite television with pay movies and Internet connections. Guests can stroll in the hotel's tropical gardens, which feature a 50-metre outdoor...
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  • 4.7 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 100% Recommended
  • 15 Reviews
  • 4.7  Hotel Service
  • 4.7  Room Comfort
  • 4.6  Hotel Condition
  • 4.7  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (15) 4.7
Business (0) 0
Romance (3) 4.7
Family (3) 4.7
With Friends (2) 5.0
All Others (7) 4.6

Overview

Situated in the downtown area, the seven-storey Hilton Cairns is a modern waterfront hotel set overlooking the Coral Sea at the Trinity Inlet. The 263 guestrooms feature contemporary decor with tropical influences, and extend to balconies with sea or mountain views. All are equipped with Sony PlayStations, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities and satellite television with pay movies and Internet connections.
Guests can stroll in the hotel's tropical gardens, which feature a 50-metre outdoor heated pool complete with spa tub, sun loungers and complimentary towels. Health- conscious guests can work out on cardiovascular and weight machines in the fitness room and then unwind with a sauna and massage, or brave the plunge pool. The informal restaurant offers views of the mountains and serves healthy breakfasts, seafood buffets and a constantly changing regional table d'hote menu, accompanied by a selection of Australian wines. A grassed playground is available for children aged 12 and under. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the clock room service, store valuables in the safe-deposit box and book tickets for shows, trips and sightseeing excursions in the area. Motorists will find 128 parking spaces located under the hotel (surcharge). Five kilometres from the hotel, guests can board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which travels through 34 kilometres of lush rainforest, passing deep gorges and thundering waterfalls along the way. Adventurous guests can don scuba gear and explore the Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world, 20 kilometres from the hotel. Cairns International Airport is 12 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 10 minutes.

Hotel Rating
This property does not have an official STAR Rating from AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Rollaway bed: AU$ 50 per night
  • Self parking: AU$ 9 per day
  • Valet parking: AU$ 15 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Amenities

Services

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa tub
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Computer rental
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Patio
  • Pay movies
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Satellite television service
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Television Internet access
  • Trouser press
  • Video-game console
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 9;
  • Number of rooms: 263;
  • Patio;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Hanuman Restaurant - Serves authentic Thai, Indian and Chinese/Malay flavours for lunch or dinner. Decorated with tabletops crafted from coconut husks, bamboo bird cages suspended from the ceiling and hand-painted opium pipes that line the walls.

Mondo Café, Bar & Grill - Spilling out underneath the expansive canopy of an iconic Poinciana tree, this relaxed waterfront location offers al fresco dining in a picturesque waterfront setting, with friendly service and value-for-money meals. Lunch and dinner are served Monday-Saturday, and on Sundays, guests can enjoy all-day dining. Coffee and snacks are available throughout the day. Regular theme nights include: Tuesday family nights with $10 kids’ meals and fun activities; Thursday singer-song-writer evenings; and Friday night live entertainment.

6 Degrees Bar & Lounge - This high-gloss, white, chic lobby bar features a menu of coffees, teas, snacks, a wide range of alcoholic beverages including signature vodka-based cocktails, and a supper menu with highlights such as chocolate fondue with seasonal fruits. Open mid-morning until late.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Double Hilton Deluxe

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

Two double beds. Contemporary decor with tropical influences. Balcony with ocean or mountain views. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies and Internet connection, Sony PlayStation, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Patio
  • Pay movies
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Satellite television service
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Television Internet access
  • Trouser press
  • Video-game console
  • Wake-up calls
Accessibility features

Double Hilton Guest Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

One king bed or two double beds. Thirty square metres. Located on level 9 of the hotel. City/mountain or Trinity Inlet/mountain views. Most offer separate timber work desk (a small number offer work spaces incorporated into a long timber bench with television and baggage bay). Other features include: high-speed Internet access, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source toiletries, and combined shower/bath with handheld shower and marble vanity top.

Guests also have access to the executive lounge, located on level 9, with excellent views over Cairns city, the surrounding mountains, and Trinity Inlet. Here, complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast and evening drinks with canapés are served. Lounge administration support includes secretarial assistance, facsimile services, high-speed and wireless Internet access, and complimentary use of the executive boardroom for one hour. The Executive Lounge is open 6.30-10.30 am and 5-8 pm (but can be opened outside these hours upon request).

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Double Hilton Guest Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

Two double beds. Contemporary decor with tropical influences. Balcony with ocean or mountain views. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies and Internet connection, Sony PlayStation, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Double Hilton Spa Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

Two double beds. Contemporary decor with tropical influences. Balcony with ocean or mountain views. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies and Internet connection, Sony PlayStation, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Jetted tub, aromatherapy oils and relaxation CDs. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Everest Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

All rooms include
Accessibility features

King Hilton Deluxe

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

One king bed or two double beds. Thirty square metres. Located on floors 3-7 of the hotel. Guaranteed water views. Ensuite bathroom with combined bath/shower and marble-topped vanity. La Source Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Additional features include: high-speed Internet access, step-out balcony with outdoor furniture, workspace incorporated into long bench top with television and baggage bay, foyer wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, electronic safe (complimentary), and extensive pillow menu.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

King Hilton Guest Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

One king bed or two double beds. Thirty square metres. Located on floors 3-7 of the hotel. City/mountain views. Ensuite bathroom with combined bath/shower, handheld showerhead, and marble-topped vanity. La Source Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Additional features include: high-speed Internet access (surcharge), step-out balcony with outdoor furniture, workspace incorporated into long bench top with television and baggage bay, foyer wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, electronic safe (complimentary), and extensive pillow menu.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

King Hilton Spa Room

Hotel Info: 866-608-5966

One king bed or two double beds. Thirty square metres. Located on level 8 of the hotel. City/mountain or Trinity Inlet/mountain views. Four-point bathroom consisting of: plunge spa bath positioned against a 1.5-metre glass panel looking onto the sleeping quarters and out to water/mountain/city views; large separate shower with frosted glass creating a light-box effect; marble-topped vanity with make-up mirror; and Crabtree & Evelyn La Source toiletries. Additional features include: high-speed Internet access, step-out balcony with outdoor furniture, work desk, foyer wardrobe with plenty of hanging space and electronic safe (complimentary), and extensive pillow menu.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Rollaway bed: AU$ 50 per night
  • Self parking: AU$ 9 per day
  • Valet parking: AU$ 15 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

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Hilton Cairns Cairns

A short guide to Cairns

Tropical North Queensland’s gateway, Cairns is 1 hour by boat from the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, and 100 km from the World Heritage Listed rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Cairns, itself, offers plenty of dining options, Flecker Botanic Gardens, and stunning beaches – but swim within the anti-stinger enclosures. Nearby, world-class golf, white water rafting, diving, and snorkelling await.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Reef Teach - 200 yards
  • Cairns Regional Gallery - 300 yards
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome - 300 yards
  • City Centre Cairns - 400 yards
  • Cairns Museum - 500 yards
  • Cairns Esplanade - 700 yards
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 700 yards
  • Cairns Chamber of Commerce - 700 yards

0.5 - 1.0 mi

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 900 yards
  • Cairns Civic Theatre - 1000 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 3.6 miles
  • Mareeba Airport (MRG) - 25 miles
  • Port Douglas Heliport (PTI) - 36 miles
  • Innisfail Airport (IFL) - 47 miles

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Hilton Cairns 2009.11.01
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great hotel, great location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 1, 2009

Great location, real close to the harbor and convenient if you plan to take a boat to snorkel. Originally stayed at a hotel a bit far and canceled the reservation. This place was well worth the extra cash. Very clean and have their act together.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.10.21
Recommended Trip type: Family ""Service, over and above!""

Reviewed by Candace of Houston on Oct 21, 2009

We were travelling with an infant and arrived at 5AM. The staff helped us to scure a place to let the baby sleep. Arranged for outings that she would be able to handle. Allowed us a longer check out time (for a small fee.) Our best staffer was Victor in the Hunaman. He enriched our eexperience by eplaining our food as it arrived and taking a personal interest in all the guests as they dined. We would definately return for another visit!

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  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.08.05
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Excellent location."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 5, 2009

Great value, very comfortable, location can't be beat.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.07.16
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 16, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.05.22
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great location"

Reviewed by ElaineBrian of Pacifica on May 22, 2009

The hotel is in a great location to the harbor and neighboring shops and cafes. Originally off the strip and was too far from all the shops.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.04.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others "beautiful location"

Reviewed by D of Gateshead on Apr 9, 2009

hotel was lovely had a really nice view of harbour where the boats are to take people to and from the barrier reef. hotel is clean and very friendlu would reccomend this hotel for that purpose

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.04.05
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 5, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.03.07
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 7, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.03.02
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 2, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2009.02.06
Recommended Trip type: All Others "definately worth a stay"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 6, 2009

Pleasntly surprised, great location, clean room with balcony, great view and good rate

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5.0 out of value="5"
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  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2008.09.02
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Value fo the Price"

Reviewed by anne of SAn Francisco on Sep 2, 2008

Supurb location and excellent services -- booked a fabulous snorkeling trip through hotel.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2008.04.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 23, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2007.10.06
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 6, 2007

This hotel is in a great location with a great view if you get a room overlooking the water.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hilton Cairns 2007.08.02
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 2, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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Hilton Cairns 2008.10.07
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Ideales Hotel für den Great Barrier Reef Ausflug"

Reviewed by E of Reutlingen on Oct 7, 2008

Vom Hotel sind es nur wenige Gehminuten zum Hafen mit der Fähre nach Green Island. Wunderschöner Hotelgarten.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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