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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
30 reviews
good location and price

Though probably best for backpackers, this hotel is a good location at a good price. See full review

  • ldog
  • Mar 6, 2012
Hides Hotel is an older hotel,

Hides Hotel is an older hotel, very centrally located in Cairns C.B.D. my room with toilet and... See full review

  • peter
  • Jun 13, 2011
Budget-friendly hotel in prime downtown location

Downtown location makes it easy for guests to explore Cairns. The Cairns Esplanade, popular walking spot for residents and visitors, is just two blocks from the front door. Budget-friendly but far from generic, the Hides offers old-world charm, with complimentary continental breakfast served daily on the wide colonial-style veranda. The porch also provides a good spot for people-watching during evening hours. Rooms are spacious.

Highlights
  • Centrally located
  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Relaxing veranda overlooking city streets
  • 24-hour Internet café and wireless Internet access in guest rooms
Rooms

Spacious rooms offer basic comforts with straightforward décor. Some rooms have small sitting areas with a table and chairs. Smaller rooms may have bunk beds. Well-priced Heritage rooms, with one double or two twin beds, are serviced bi-weekly.

Features

Location is close to many popular activities, with the departure point for Great Barrier Reef day trips just a short walk away. The Cairns Esplanade -- a two-block walk from the hotel -- is the start of a recommended walking and jogging route and also home to some of Cairns' best restaurants and bars. Public transportation is right outside the doors, and the Hides is also a pickup spot for tours that go to all of the top tourist attractions in tropical North Queensland. The Kuranda Railway is also a few blocks' walk from the hotel. The railway day trip takes guests through rain forests and past waterfalls on the way to the village of Kuranda.

 

Other amenities at the Hides Hotel include a 24-hour staffed reception desk, tour booking service, and guest laundry. The hotel has a 24-hour Internet café and wireless Internet access in the rooms.

Transportation
  • Cairns Airport (3.7 mi/5.9 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Ellis Beach (18 mi/29 km)
  • Fitzroy Island (18.6 mi/30 km)
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (8.3 mi/13.4 km)
  • Kuranda (19.3 mi/31 km)
  • Barron Falls (21.7 mi/35 km)
  • Lake Barrine (37.9 mi/61 km)
  • Daintree Discovery Centre (71.6 mi/115 km)
Business
  • 24-hour Internet café
  • Wireless Internet access in rooms

Hides Hotel Cairns Rooms

Heritage Bunks
This room offers one Double or two twin beds along with basic amenities. Please note that the room does not have a private bathroom.
Family Room
Room features Queen bed and two single beds. These rooms are air-conditioned and have a private ensuite.
Superior Room
This room offers one Queen or one Queen and one Double along with basic amenities
Heritage Double
This room offers one Double or two twin beds along with basic amenities. Please note that the room does not have a private bathroom. To allow us to offer you this exceptional price, Heritage rooms are serviced bi-weekly
Heritage Twin
This room offers two twin beds along with basic amenities. Please note that the room does not have a private bathroom. To allow us to offer you this exceptional price, Heritage rooms are serviced bi-weekly
Heritage Ensuite
To allow us to offer you this exceptional price, Heritage rooms are serviced bi-weekly

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Hotel Map

Area served
Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
Nearby airports
Cairns Domestic / International Airport.
Area description
Located in the Heart of Cairns only 15 minute taxi ride from the Airport

Amenities

  • Airport Shuttle
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Free parking
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Room Service
  • Tour Desk
  • Wireless Internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (30)

Ratings and reviews for Hides Hotel Cairns

Overall score

4 / 5
30 out of 30
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.1

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
ldog
Cleveland, OH, USA
Mar 6, 2012

good location and price

Though probably best for backpackers, this hotel is a good location at a good price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

2
scottsch
San Diego, CA, USA
Nov 7, 2011

Don't expect much

Dried blood on the mattress and loud drunks in the street outside until 4am (at least). I expected the latter, anyway.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
peter
Not Provided
Jun 13, 2011

Hides Hotel is an older hotel,

Hides Hotel is an older hotel, very centrally located in Cairns C.B.D. my room with toilet and shower was average with the option of A.Con. or open windows but no view. The inclusive continental breakfast on the upstairs veranda was adequate in a pleasant setting. the price offered value for money.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Apr 5, 2011

i thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

i thoroughly enjoyed my stay. the breakfast had a good selection, raisin toast a big plus! Sitting on the verandah - very pleasant. the view from my window was a brick wall of the building next door, but the location was excellent, right in the cbd heart. only con was that there was no luggage storage unless you wanted to pay $6 for a locker, i thought they could just look after my bag for a couple hrs before my flight.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Alan
Not Provided
Apr 5, 2011

Stayed here before & will stay

Stayed here before & will stay here again All reception staff are very friendly & helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

3
jane
US
Nov 12, 2010

Charming yet mismatched

I only stayed for a few nights since my reef tour was leaving from Cairns. The lady at the front desk was very nice and welcoming, the veranda was a great place to relax and have breakfast, but the noise at night didn't end till the wee hours of the morning. The rooms were also a little mismatched...the door knobs were extra high and seat infront of desk was extra low, not a deal breaker, but a little strange. Also, I had problems with the the lock on my door at times, and when I asked someone else at the front desk about it, he was a little rude, stating he wasn't a maintenance man and couldn't help me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Oct 16, 2010

Location is great, facilitis are

Location is great, facilitis are quite basic, breakfast is very simple but price is good. so cann't not complain

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Phil
Not Provided
Oct 7, 2010

Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Staff were very helpful and friendly. However services were a little "slipshod" at times.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 25, 2010

Good hotel & great location.

Good hotel & great location. Decent room. Basic breakfast. Free car park which was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hides Hotel Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Molly
Eastern Connecticut
Aug 19, 2010

Great inexpensive hotel in Cairns

Fabulous location in center of Cairns 2 blocks from Reef Marina. Simple, clean, no frills rooms. Shared bathroom. Excellent price. Lovely continental breakfast buffet on 2nd floor open air veranda overlooking walkway through center of Cairns. They even lend you a free towel to use on the dive boats on the Great Barrier Reef!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Marina with dive boats to Great Barrier Reef.

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