Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an absolute waterfront location, this property is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Reef Departure Terminal and a 5-minute walk to the CBD and Cairns Convention Center. Hilton Cairns offers spacious rooms, all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains and rainforests, Trinity Inlet or the vibrant city skyline. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar, or make use of ample soft seating, deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sight-seeing, relax in the hotel's lobby bar & restaurant - Gin Social which overlooks the water and offers diners a varied menu, with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the flexibility of dining in room, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu, as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential mini-bar items! Cairns Airport is a 15-minute drive away. The pool will be closed for maintenance from Monday 3rd August and will re-open on Thursday 6th August 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Cairns, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 4 third-party sustainability certifications.
GSTC Hotel Standard
GSTC Hotel Standard
Certified by: Control Union
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Guest reviews

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Con
Australia Australia
location of the room was great. Breakfast was very good also.
Matt
Australia Australia
Excellent staff and facilities, we were in an executive room and the executive lounge was very accommodating. It was quiet, in a great location and this is the second time I stayed there because of this. Highly recommend it.
Can
Australia Australia
Excellent breakfast, perfectly clean, comfortable bed, the balcony and the views.
Elisabet
Australia Australia
We got the rooms facing the water. View is really good. The location of the hotel is perfect. Close to everything. You need to pay for parking, $30 per day.
Matt
Australia Australia
Excellent location, clean facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Not overly busy when I visited, good restaurants nearby. Virtually across the road from the Casino if that's your thing.
Alexandra
Australia Australia
Great view. Attention to detail from staff was excellent
Nadine
Australia Australia
The room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, the view of the harbour and mountains in the distance was stunning. The Breakfast was second to none, so many healthy and indulgent options to set you up for the day. The proximity to the...
Tatsuo
Japan Japan
The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and cheerful, making us feel truly welcome. Our room had a stunning ocean view and a great sense of openness. I found myself taking photos over and over again. The location was also excellent! There are...
Aspi
Australia Australia
Loved the hotel. The staff made it exceptional. We had a couple of niggles but they sorted them our promptly and with a smile. I'd easily stay again.
Amy
United States United States
The location was excellent. Waterfront view. Walk to downtown. Accommodating staff offered to make us a boxed breakfast for our very early flight. Great bar. Good food. Was perfect. Walk to waterfront bars and tours.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Café Sunrise
  • Cuisine
    Australian • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast
Gin Social
  • Cuisine
    Australian • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of Hilton Cairns

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Hilton Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
AUD 100 per child, per night
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCB Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for extra guests.

Please note that there is a 1.7% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Parking that is not pre-booked will incur an additional charge starting from $30 per day/stay.

Car park height limit is 1.85m

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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