Hilton Cairns

5.0 star property

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A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
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A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.
A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.
A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Reef Hotel Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Hilton Premier Suite

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

Hilton King Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hilton Two Double Guest Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hilton Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Double Room, Corner

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hilton Cairns

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hilton Cairns's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafe Sunrise, a buffet restaurant with ocean views
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Reef Hotel Casino and 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cafe Sunrise - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Pool Bar - This bar serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Gin Social - This cocktail bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 40 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 45 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Sunrise
  • Gin Social
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (33,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (75 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 3 2026 to August 5 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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)!

Payment types at the property

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 45 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 40 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property class

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. 647 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the esplanade
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, on the waterfront. Good breakfast, easy to walk to the marina.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was good with a good selection of food
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room serviced everyday food breakfast great recived discount up graded room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Minakshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good . Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great service and awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Gosta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great location and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water view was amazing and the breakfast every morning was fantastic. Room service was quick and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff! Amy and Alexandra were very attentive and addressed all our questions! The hotel room was clean, comfortable, and had great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly Ann

The breakfast was amazing . The gals at the front were friendly and very attentive . Always a smile and a good morning .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Remi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at most of the 4-star and 5-star hotels in Cairns CBD are
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mountain view was impressive we were fortune to watch a cruise ship dock a few meters from our hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean harbor views were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ABEYSINGHE ARACHCHIGE NISHEDHA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, location, view, breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities are close by, room was clean & spacious, the only small issue was the shower over the bath, a bit tricky but set managed ok. Bathroom amenities was otherwise great, would stay again, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem. Buffet breakfast was very fresh and selection was great. They even have a gluten free station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taymour

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay , great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is beautiful, unfortuanely it was a bit windy, but you cannot control the weather. Great facilities, including a pool bar, plenty of lounges around the pool. The hotel is in a terrific location and I highly recommend booking a room with a water and mountainview. A beautiful location for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Modupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful and extremely accommodating. Great facilities and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing!! You can't beat that waterfront view. Rooms were beautiful and the staff were great!! Absolutely one of the best hotel's we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayonava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025