Nightly rates from $128
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 23, 2012 Check-out: Feb 26, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
36 reviews
Overall good hotel

This hotel has been recently renovated. The rooms are nice. Wifi and wired Internet are not free... See full review

  • JonTD
  • Sep 19, 2011
Great value for money. Excellent

Great value for money. Excellent service of staff and great amenities of hotel and room which made... See full review

  • brandon
  • Aug 15, 2011
Hotel overlooking Trinity Inlet and Cairns Marina

The only way to get closer to Trinity Inlet than the Hilton Cairns Hotel is to go for a swim. Guests enjoy views of the Inlet, Cairns Marina, and the rainforest-covered mountains in the distance. Attention to the specific needs of different travelers is a hallmark of the Hilton Cairns Hotel. Children enjoy activities designed just for them -- and their parents can slip away for alone time knowing the kids are in capable hands. A range of services and meeting room options provides business travelers with a tropical office they will not want to leave.

Highlights
  • Lagoon-style pool
  • Activities for children and child-friendly menus
  • 24-hour business center
Rooms

Many of the rooms at Hilton Cairns provide unbeatable views of the water and the mountains. The spacious accommodations feature contemporary décor and amenities such as balconies, 37-inch LCD high definition televisions, high-speed wired or wireless Internet, and on-demand video games and movies.

Features

Though the hotel is just one block from the departure point for the Great Barrier Reef, it offers plenty of reasons to stay on property. Workouts are not a chore in the health club, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Other leisure amenities include a lagoon-style pool, Jacuzzi, and on-site massage therapists and personal trainers.

 

The hotel features two on-site restaurants. Mondo Café Bar and Grill -- with outdoor seating overlooking Trinity Bay -- specializes in seafood platters and curries for lunch and dinner. Celebrity chef Jimmy Shu's Hanuman restaurant -- open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- takes diners on a journey through the flavors of Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Malay cuisines.

Transportation
  • Cairns Airport (5 mi/8 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Cairns Convention Centre (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Cairns shopping area (1 block)
  • Great Barrier Reef departure point (1 block)
  • City Center (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Cairns Civic Theatre (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (6 mi/9.7 km)
  • Cairns Golf Course (10 mi/16.1 km)
  • Northern Beaches (12 mi/19.3 km)
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • High-speed wired and wireless Internet
  • Adjacent to the Cairns Convention Centre
  • Audio and visual equipment available for rent
  • Complimentary printing
  • Seven meeting rooms, including one of the largest spaces in the region: the Grand Ballroom

Hotel Map

34 Esplanade Cairns Queensland, Cairns, QL 4870

Nearby airports
Cairns Intl, (CNS), 8.00, S, Km

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Jacuzzi
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

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 (36)

Ratings and reviews for Hilton Cairns hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
36 out of 36
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hilton Cairns hotel

Reviewer score

4
JonTD
Greenville, SC, USA
Sep 19, 2011

Overall good hotel

This hotel has been recently renovated. The rooms are nice. Wifi and wired Internet are not free and it is charged $29 per day per device. That seemed high and a frivolous charge to me. The interior courtyard has planter boxes full of half dead vegetation, which they should either maintain or get rid of. Other than that everything is great and an upgrade to the Executive Lounge for free breakfast is worth it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Everything for shopping closes rather early in Cairns. Don't expect to shop much after 5:30 or 6:00.

Review of Hilton Cairns hotel

Reviewer score

5
brandon
Not Provided
Aug 15, 2011

Great value for money. Excellent

Great value for money. Excellent service of staff and great amenities of hotel and room which made our (my family of 3) stay very enjoyable. It will be my first choice if we visit Cairns again.

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

Reviewer score

5
Greg
Not Provided
Jul 21, 2011

The room was great, with a nice

The room was great, with a nice view of Cairns. The front of house staff were very friendly and helpful.

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

Reviewer score

5
Vicki
Not Provided
May 31, 2011

We upgraded to waterview spa room

We upgraded to waterview spa room which was well worth it as had great views. Close to many restaurants and casino is just accross the road. We hired a car for our stay but didn't really need it as only used to drive to Mosman Gorge/Port Douglas on the first day and Palm Cove on last. Can walk to most things. All boat tours leave 300m from door and Skyrail/Kuranda Train has a service that picks you up so really didn't need the car. Comfy rooms with typical Hilton comfort. Fantastic house keeping so that we always came back to fresh sheets, clean fluffy towels and spotless room. Very friendly service from all staff. Would highly recommend.

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

Reviewer score

5
Kerry
Not Provided
May 9, 2011

We arrived late at night. There

We arrived late at night. There was no concierge to assist with luggage but that didn't really concern us. On arrival we were upgraded to a corner room with extraordinary views of the Cairns inlet. Also asked and received late checkout. Easy walk to lots of activities, the shopping area, and many great restaurants. Loved it.

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

Reviewer score

3
Trip Planner
Torrance, CA
Mar 20, 2011

Fantastic family getaway

[...] noisy construction on two floor levels beneath ours was in full swing. My wife heard jack hammers at about 7AM and was not happy. The morning manager at the front desk was sorry an upgraded us to a different floor. I didn't have the time to move to a different hotel or deal with trying to contact or deal with [...]about our pre-paid reservations from Australia. We had plans and reservations for our vacation that would have been lost or missed if we tried to deal with this situation. We were able to take advantage of the Hilton hotels location but could have stayed somewhere where there wasn't two floors of construction.But again the morning manager and I wished I remembered her name was very nice and very helpful and we were able to have a great time in Cairns. River rafting with R&R and diving at the Great Barrier Reef etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

Go river rafting with R&R and snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Spirits.

Review of Hilton Cairns hotel

Reviewer score

4
cecily
San Antonio, Tx
Oct 11, 2010

Great location

Unbelievable location. Two dining options on site. Right on the water, walking distance to town, shopping, the piers...great value for the price. Bathrooms weren't very clean, rooms dated, but overall, great hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out the night market just a few minutes walk from the hotel. Great shopping options. Opens around 5pm.

Review of Hilton Cairns hotel

Reviewer score

5
Mingling
Not Provided
Oct 11, 2010

Very good location and have a

Very good location and have a big swimming pool and health room.

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

Reviewer score

5
Alan
Business
kernersville, NC
Sep 20, 2010

Great Hotel

Hotel was in a great location for a quick visit to Cairns

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hilton Cairns hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rambo
New York
Sep 8, 2010

A nice hotel in a beautiful setting

The Hilton Cairns features nice clean rooms, a fantastic pool and the friendly knowledgeable staff you would expect from a Hilton. Although some aspects of the hotel still appear in need of renovations/redesigning, such as the corridors outside the rooms having a distinct outdoor motel feel and look, and the aggravating need to take the stairwell down 2 flights to get to the health center and pool, all in all this is a top notch hotel in a fantastic city. The hotel is located just a couple of short, easily walked, blocks from the main strips of Cairns giving vacationers and business travelors both easy access and a nice buffer from downtown happenings. It is also just a block away from one of the areas main marinas so getting to your tour boats for days of scuba and snorkeling couldnt be easier. The only drawback regarding the Hiltons location is that it is right across the street from Cairn's main casino (thus there can be some noise issues from Thurs through the weekend), but if your looking to enjoy a little gambling during your stay, that location may actually be a nice bonus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

If staying at the Hilton, or just staying in Cairns, one of the real hidden gems of the city is the Hanuman restaurant, found within the Hilton. This restaurant, featuring a menu filled with Thai/Indian offerings, featured some of the tastiest food I had during my 2 week vacation (the Vindaloo beef, hot enough to bring a tear to the eye, was especially good).

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