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Alivio Hotel Cairns

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior + balcony (pool)

Superior + balcony (pool)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Studio (ocean view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior + balcony (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior + balcony (mountain view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio Queen

Standard Studio Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio (pool side)

Superior Studio (pool side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Split + balcony (Pool view)

King Split + balcony (Pool view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Studio (mountain view)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cairns

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Private Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Alivio Hotel Cairns

3.5-star spa hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Alivio Hotel Cairns offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Alivio Hotel Cairns. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1991
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Alivio Hotel Cairns offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Beautilashious. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 1.3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 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.

  • 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 30.0 per night
  • 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Alivio Hotel Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 586 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service at reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel for the price. Spacious and modern rooms with comfortable bed. Hotel also has convenient amenities like laundry machines. The only slight downside is the street it's on is quite busy and noisy, without much in the way of places to eat etc., but this isn't a big issue if you have a car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super informed staff helping not only with hotel related services but also providing easy pointers and access to local activities and attractions. Pretty easy access to major hubs both by transport and on foot as everything is relatively closeby.Would have planned to stay longer knowing how confortable everything was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely service, convenient walking distance to Cairns Central one way, to the hospital the other way. Plenty of places to stop and shop in between.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

6/10 Okay

Donggeun

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike. It was an excellent visitation and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival to our room there was no extra bed as paid for, we were not advised that there was no buffet breakfast. Instead given a voucher for a cafe for $20 each. There were only 3 things on the menu for $20 so had to pay extra. Also the room was not clean and full of mould, just yuck!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From when I arrived, the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff was apparent, they could not do more for me, it was just fantastic, then when I went up to the room, the room was also so beautiful presented. Bathroom is modern, rainwater showerhead was great, the balcony was well used and appreciated, and the king size bed was luxurious. Thank you for making my stay so wonderful, I had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Xalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE BREAKFAST WAS AMAZING!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not worth it

Receptionist super nice however The room was not cleaned properly. There was rubbish in my room. We bought breakfast buffet however is not included any coffee! The the buffet is super small not choices. Swimming pool was also dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frazer

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and quiet area only 10 minutes away walking from the hustle and bustle of all the big hotels and busy places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

6/10 Okay

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff that checked us in were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suresh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel to stay near Cairn
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean reasonably priced room. We stayed before and after a reef diving trip. Was great to leave our bags in a safe place. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024