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About the Hotel

34 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Waterfront Accommodation Options

Hilton Cairns offers 263 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, iPod docking stations, and safes. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Trinity Inlet, the Cairns Esplanade, or the city skyline. Executive Spa Rooms include jetted spa baths and walk-in rain showers. The Executive Lounge on the top floor serves continental breakfast, all-day refreshments, and evening drinks with canapes for guests in Executive Rooms.

On-Site Dining Venues

Café Sunrise provides buffet and à la carte breakfasts with views of tropical gardens. Mondo on the Waterfront offers al fresco dining with hanging barbecue and sizzling fajitas. Signature restaurant serves meat, seafood, and plant-based dishes with optional wine pairings. Gin Social has an extensive gin and craft beer collection. Edge Terrace features a live DJ and water views. Pool Bar serves cold drinks, beers, wines, and cocktails.

Recreation Facilities Available

The property includes an outdoor lagoon-style pool and a separate spa pool. A fitness center with gym equipment is available. The on-site tour desk arranges bookings for the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation. Poolside service delivers food and drinks to deck chairs, including complimentary fruit ice blocks via the 'Popsicle Hotline'.

Central Cairns Location

Set amid tropical greenery on the Cairns waterfront, the hotel is 400 meters from the Reef Terminal departure point. It's a 2-minute walk to the terminal, 5-minute walk to the CBD and Cairns Convention Centre, and 1.5 km from Cairns Central. Nearby landmarks include Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (0.5 km), Cairns Aquarium (1 km), and Rusty's Markets (1 km).

Hotel Services Overview

Services include 24-hour reception, wireless internet in public areas, elevator access, and room service. Business facilities include a business center, meeting rooms with natural light and digital technology, and conference rooms. The hotel offers connecting rooms, EV charging stations, and self-parking for AU$25 per day. Cash is not accepted; major credit cards are taken. Children under 18 stay free when sharing with adults.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Corner King Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Hilton Double Room
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
King Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
Deluxe King Room Water View
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Cairns 1.1 km
Airports
Cairns (CNS) 7.6 km
Train
Cairns Central Station900 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

34 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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34 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
Green Island
Green Island
490 m
Zoo
Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome
330 m
The Esplanade
1876 Landing Party
40 m
52-54 The Esplanade
Cairns Cenotaph
180 m
Gallery
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns
210 m
Shop 4
Underart Gallery
260 m
Gallery
Samurai Gallery Australia
440 m
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
520 m
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
530 m
58 Lake St Suite 3-4
Foot and Body Massage
310 m
Shopping Area
T Galleria by DFS
200 m
Park
Anzac Park
700 m
Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
310 m
Zoo
ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre
700 m
Reef Fleet Terminal
Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom
110 m
Island
Upolu Cay
490 m
Restaurants
Dundee's Restaurant on the Waterfront
250 m
Harbour Lights 1 Marlin Pde
Mondo on the Waterfront
180 m
Marlin Pde 34 Esplanade
MADO Turkish Restaurants & Hotels cafes and Bar
60 m
Adjacent to the Night Market entrance
Bushfire Flame Grill
460 m
Corner of Esplanade & Spence Street Pacific Hotel Cairns
Tamarind
270 m
35/41 Wharf Street
The Canopy Grill
490 m
Green Island
Boatshed
300 m
1 Marlin Pde Shops 7 & 8
Coco's Restaurant
320 m
17 Abbott St Pullman Cairns International
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