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Cairns
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5-star hotel8.9ExcellentOpened 1996Renovated 2017
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns City, QLD 4870, Australia
The only hotel in Cairns with a casino, featuring spa baths in every room and a prime location near the Reef Fleet Terminal.
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Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Tropical colonial grandeur meets high-energy casino glamour.
Curated For
- Couples
- VIP Gamblers
- Business Travelers
The Shot List
- 01BAR36 Interactive LED Floor
- 02Rooftop Pool Deck with palm trees and city skyline
- 03Private Balcony with timber shutters
What We Love
- Unbeatable location next to the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
- Luxury room hardware including private balconies and spa baths in base tiers.
- Highly rated concierge and staff service.
Worth knowing
- Breakfast is à la carte only (no buffet), often critiqued for speed and variety.
- Interior furnishings and carpets are dated compared to newer competitors.
- Closure of the rooftop Wildlife Dome has reduced family appeal.
Facilities
- Pool
- Rooftop lap pool with heated spa pool.
- Gym
- State-of-the-art
- Spa
- None (In-house sauna only)
- Metro
- None (Use Sunbus)
In the room
- Mattress
- Pullman Signature
- Hair dryer
- Standard Hotel Grade
- Toiletries
- C.O. Bigelow
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso
Dining & Social
Tamarind Restaurant
2 Chef Hats (AGFG 2025)Contemporary Australian / Asian Fusion
Signature: Daintree whole baby barramundi with tamarind chilli sauce
Soy Kitchen Street Food
Local Favorite for Happy HourAsian Street Food
Signature: Wok-tossed noodles
BAR36
Premier Live Music VenueCocktail Bar / Lounge
Signature: Lychee Lover Cocktail
Location
- None (Use Sunbus)
- Reef Fleet TerminalTransport / Tourism100 m
- Salt HouseDining / Bar250 m
- Hemingway's BreweryDining / Brewery300 m
- Cairns Esplanade LagoonLeisure / Landmark500 m
- Cairns Central Shopping CentreShopping / Rail Station1.3 km
Good to know
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 14:00 · Check-out by 11:00
- Children
- Free cots for ages 0-2. Kids menu available at select restaurants. Gaming areas 18+.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- ALL Platinum/Diamond: Free breakfast & Suite upgrades. Members Rate: 5-10% off.
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800 mNovotel Cairns Oasis Resort
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