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Cairns
Pullman Cairns International
5-star hotel8.2ExcellentOpened 1988Renovated 2022
17 Abbott Street, Cairns City, QLD 4870, Australia
A grand colonial-style 5-star hotel in the heart of Cairns offering the city's largest rooms and conference facilities.
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Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Grand colonial elegance meets tropical resort relaxation.
Curated For
- Couples
- Families
- MICE Delegates
The Shot List
- 01The Grand Staircase in the Lobby
- 02Private balcony with Harbour Views
What We Love
- Spacious accommodation (largest standard rooms in Cairns).
- Prime location near Reef Fleet Terminal and Casino.
- Renowned seafood buffet at Coco's Kitchen.
Worth knowing
- Facilities like bathrooms and elevators feel dated despite partial renovation.
- Check-in delays and slow restaurant service reported.
- Strict limit on complimentary bottled water.
Facilities
- Pool
- Large outdoor heated pool with shallow end and Jacuzzi.
- Gym
- Peloton
- Spa
- Vie Spa (Pevonia Botanica)
- Metro
- N/A (Cairns City Bus Station: 350m)
In the room
- Mattress
- King Koil
- Hair dryer
- Generic
- Toiletries
- C.O. Bigelow
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso (Superior+ only)
Dining & Social
Coco's Kitchen + Bar
Best Seafood Buffet in CairnsModern Australian / Seafood
Signature: Saturday Night Seafood Buffet, Kingsford High Tea
Pool Bar
Light Snacks & Cocktails
Signature: Poolside light bites
Location
- N/A (Cairns City Bus Station: 350m)
- Reef Hotel CasinoEntertainment / Casino50 m
- Reef Fleet TerminalTransport / Tourist Hub400 m
- Cairns Esplanade LagoonPublic Pool / Leisure800 m
- Cairns Central Shopping CentreShopping / Cinema850 m
Good to know
- Children
- 50% off second room for families. Kids menu available.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- Accor ALL Platinum/Diamond: Free breakfast, upgrade, early check-in.
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