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Hilton Cairns

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Reef Fleet Terminal

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony
Lobby
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Hilton Premier Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

King Hilton Guest Room

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

View all photos for King Hilton, Executive Room, Club Lounge Access

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

King Hilton, Executive Room, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Spa)

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hilton Premier Suite

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

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

Double Hilton Guest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Hilton Executive Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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King Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

King Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Corner

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Double Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Cairns

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Reef Hotel Casino and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hilton Cairns

5-star luxury hotel near Reef Fleet Terminal
Hilton Cairns offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 33594 square feet (3121 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Hilton Cairns. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cairns hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 263 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 33594 sq ft of conference space
  • 3121 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hilton Cairns offers 263 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 25 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (30 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 25.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 30.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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

Hilton Cairns Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff and fantastic food,
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice location, nice room and good service. Overall hotel is a little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tied and needed maintenance and or a refresh. Probably ok for a 3 star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress needs replacing, small coffee cups inconvenienced, didn’t like coffee machine, room dated needs upgrading
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it was to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, right on the water with a great view. 5 minute walk to our reef tour and a short walk to fun busy shopping dining area. Also the rooms were modern and clean and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Prashant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. Convenient location for tours & travel to/from airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezo

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

evate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to every thing I will recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Narendra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Dated rooms. Very commercial approach to every service or provision.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, hotel is closer to Mariner, enjoyed our stay. Rooms are a bit outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asifa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is as per our expecting, the room we stayed in is very very nice, the hotel itself is quite a walking distance from Cairns city and esplanade. Really enjoyed staying in this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I add a very good experience. fully recommend the Hilton Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025