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Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King Plus Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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King Room

King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Room Plus

King Room Plus

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cairns

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon. Reef Teach and Cairns Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Candy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Roti Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Hides Hotel Cairns, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hides Hotel Cairns also features laundry facilities and an elevator.

This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room
Hides Hotel Cairns offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to the airport?

Hides Hotel Cairns is 4.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hides Hotel Cairns?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hides Hotel Cairns on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hides Hotel Cairns.

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (27-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.6 mi (16-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hides Hotel Cairns offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hides Hotel Cairns, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hides Hotel Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hides Hotel Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hides Hotel Cairns?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have a pool?

Hides Hotel Cairns does not have a pool.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to downtown Cairns?

Hides Hotel Cairns is 0.2 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.

Hides Hotel Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was basic but very clean, bed was good. The only negative was there was no milk or coffee, there was 2 tea bags and lots of sugar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner. Very quiet place which was very good. Walking distance to everything. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Harold Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
close to everything staff was very friendly would stay there again good price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price great room no blankets on bed only sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Makoto

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teliyah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay felt like home .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was phenomenal but, the internet was terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, towels, soap etc and coffee and tea provided. Reception very helpful.Bed was comfortable and price was excellent. Location good for esplanade walk and other attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. The linen was clean as was the bathroom. It's definitely a run down hotel but to just go to sleep for one night, it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location Lots of restaurants and cafes around Very friendly and helpful staff Very clean rooms Lift to all levels
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Disliked: Amenities
for the price it was good value / clean rooms / basic breakfast / great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Disliked: Amenities
The type of place I would expect to find bed bugs and hidden cameras. Bedding and towels were clean but the rooms are extremely outdated. No outlets near the bed. Felt like I had to shower with flip flops because of all the mildew and stains in the shower. I saw the breakfast buffet (around $12pp), but chose to get breakfast elsewhere. You get what you pay for and next time I would spend a bit more to stay somewhere cleaner and more modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, staff always reliable and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the charm of the building's exterior as well as the breakfast dinning area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spaciest checkin was plesent and the use of the suitcase locker was great. Downside was the wi fi couldn’t watch any movies had to use personal hotspot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
CBD location, easy access to food transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Travon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emi

Liked: Staff & service
It's in a very convenient location, and I felt that there was no problem if it was just an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An old favourite where I and lots of Cooktown locals have been coming for years but that was mainly because of the price and for the free breakfast with boiled eggs. Not a great continental breakfast now but was quite cheap. The really good thing is the reception is open until about 2100 hrs. Other similar priced Cairns hotels close well before. But really clean and had a comfy bed which is the main thing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025