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Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5-star hotel8.3ExcellentOpened 1987Renovated 2011
34 Esplanade, Cairns City, Queensland 4870, Australia
Absolute waterfront hotel adjacent to the Reef Fleet Terminal featuring a lagoon pool and executive lounge.
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Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Relaxed tropical oasis blending business efficiency with holiday leisure
Curated For
- Couples
- Business Travelers
- Families
The Shot List
- 01Lagoon Pool with 'Popsicle Hotline' sign
- 02The Edge Terrace at golden hour overlooking Trinity Inlet
- 03Gin Social bar with the Gin Spin Wheel
What We Love
- Unbeatable access to Great Barrier Reef tours (400m walk)
- Executive Lounge with panoramic inlet views and evening drinks
- Secluded resort-style lagoon pool with lush gardens
Worth knowing
- Guest rooms and bathrooms feel dated compared to newer competitors
- Maintenance issues reported with spa/jacuzzi and AC
- Perceived low value for money due to aging hardware
Facilities
- Pool
- 50m lagoon-style outdoor pool with unique 'Popsicle Hotline'
- Gym
- Life Fitness
- Spa
- Internal Service
- Metro
- N/A (No metro in Cairns)
In the room
- Mattress
- Serta Serenity Bed
- Hair dryer
- Standard (Conair or similar)
- Toiletries
- Crabtree & Evelyn
- Coffee machine
- Nescafe Instant (Base) / Nespresso (Executive)
Dining & Social
Mondo on the Waterfront
Award-winning casual diningInternational Fusion / Modern Australian
Signature: Hanging Mondo Barbecue
Gin Social
Gin Bar & Light Bites
Signature: Signature Gin Cocktails
Location
- N/A (No metro in Cairns)
- Cairns Airport7.2 km
- NightOwl ConvenienceConvenience Store180 m
- The Pier Shopping CentreShopping Mall350 m
- Reef Fleet TerminalTransport Hub400 m
- Cairns Railway Station (Cairns Central)Train Station1.0 km
Good to know
- Children
- Free cots provided; no specific kids club but family friendly pool
- Hotel loyalty programme
- Diamond: Executive Lounge access, breakfast, upgrades to suites. Gold: Breakfast, potential upgrade.
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