Hilton Cairns

Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Reef Fleet Terminal

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Located in the heart of Cairns, Hilton Cairns offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar and garden. Take advantage of the on-site spa for a rejuvenating massage or enjoy dinner at Signature Restaurant with scenic views. With bike rentals, an outdoor pool, free WiFi and helpful staff always ready to assist.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Connecting rooms available
Parking available

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden

$168 nightly

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

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.

Waterfront luxury design

Dine in the garden-view restaurant of this luxury hotel showcasing local artists. Curated furnishings and waterfront views create a stylish city center escape.

Veggie-friendly eats

Indulge at the restaurant with garden views. Vegans and vegetarians are pampered with dedicated menus, including breakfast buffet options.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Tomorrow

Oct 8 - Oct 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 30 of 30 rooms

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

King Hilton, Executive Room, Club Lounge Access

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Hilton Executive Room

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Hilton Premier Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

1292 sq ft
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Hilton King Guest Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2

Hilton Two Double Guest Room

Sleeps 4

Hilton Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2

Hilton Deluxe Two Double Room

Sleeps 3

Hilton King Spa Room

Sleeps 2

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Hilton Two Double Spa Room

Sleeps 3

Hilton Executive Two Double Room

Sleeps 3

Hilton Executive King Room

Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

646 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

344 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

344 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, Corner

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

Water view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 2

Executive Spa Double Room

Sleeps 2

King Corner Room

Sleeps 2

Double Corner Room

Sleeps 3

KING ACCESSIBLE ROOM WITH ROLL IN SHOWER

Sleeps 2

DOUBLE ACCESSIBLE DELUXE WITH ROLL IN SHOWER

Sleeps 2

King Hilton Guest Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Hilton Premier Suite

Sleeps 2

Hilton Guest Room

Sleeps 4

Double Hilton Guest Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

King Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Premium bedding

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$157 nightly

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 14 min drive
Cairns Station - 18 min walk
Freshwater Station - 18 min drive
Redlynch Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dundees on the Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
‪Hemingway’s Brewery - ‬5 min walk
‪Horizon Club - ‬5 min walk
‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪The Chambers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hilton Cairns

When you stay at Hilton Cairns, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-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 Signature Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

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 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 available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
- WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) in rooms*

Parking

- Secured covered onsite self parking (AUD 25.00 per day)
- Secured covered onsite valet parking (AUD 30.00 per day)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Onsite parking limited
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Designated smoking areas
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children's menu

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Skydiving nearby

Working away

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

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
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 & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 43
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 30
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

55-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

Balcony
Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Signature Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Pool Bar - This bar serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Grab and Go - Onsite coffee shop. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Gin Social - This cocktail bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guestrooms for AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 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)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.00 percent

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night

Parking

Covered self parking costs AUD 25.00 per day
Covered valet parking costs AUD 30.00 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Parties and events are allowed on site.

Guests can rest easy knowing 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, Eurocard

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

National rating

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

Also known as

Cairns Hilton

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Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Hilton International

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Hilton International Cairns

Hilton Cairns Hotel

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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 to 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 25.00 per day. Valet parking costs AUD 30.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hilton Cairns?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (4-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hilton Cairns and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice 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, Signature Restaurant 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 3-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 3 minutes' walk from Reef Fleet Terminal. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.