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Hides Hotel Cairns

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A restaurant with tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A pool with clear water, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.
A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium King Plus Room

In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium King Plus Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

King Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

King Room Plus

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Reef Teach and Cairns Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Candy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mango Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Hides Hotel Cairns, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hides Hotel Cairns also features laundry facilities and an elevator.

This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room
Hides Hotel Cairns offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to the airport?

Hides Hotel Cairns is 4.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hides Hotel Cairns?

As of Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hides Hotel Cairns on Sep 6, 2026 start from $105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hides Hotel Cairns.

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (27-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.6 mi (16-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hides Hotel Cairns offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hides Hotel Cairns, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hides Hotel Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hides Hotel Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hides Hotel Cairns?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have a pool?

Hides Hotel Cairns does not have a pool.

Does Hides Hotel Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hides Hotel Cairns to downtown Cairns?

Hides Hotel Cairns is 0.2 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.

Hides Hotel Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1007 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and breakfast was nice n fresh
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check in with no hassles. Close to all facilities and eating spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Subramanian

Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for...hotel is in the center of the city with esplanade, eateries and ferry station close by ...but lacks in other areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dipika

Not family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Engina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget hotel, location is not bad, stuff at the front desk not friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a great location—the beachfront promenade is within walking distance, as is everything else you might need. For an additional fee, you can rent a parking space in the garage, but there are also parking spots available right outside. The hotel itself could use a bit of a makeover, but it was clean and the air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located centrally in Cairns means walking everywhere is easy. Great hot shower, reasonably comfy bed, ceiling fan to reduce humidity and air con. Television didnt work, even after technician visit. Basic breakfast but seating on balcony was great start to another day in the tropics
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Often stay at Hides because it is so central. I’ve been staying there for at least 30 years. It’s a bit jaded but ok. I do object to paying about $170 a night and only have the room serviced once in 4 days. No butter at breakfast the last day. But I am fond of the old thing and will continue to patronise her!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This motel is an average place to stay overall. It’s clearly old and outdated, but it’s generally clean and acceptable for a short visit. The staff are friendly and welcoming, which helps make the stay more pleasant. One of the biggest advantages is the location—it’s within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and other nearby spots. While it could use some updates, it’s a decent option if you’re looking for convenience and friendly service without expecting anything fancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. The front staff very helpful. Had issue manager was useless basically said couldn't help. Lady on desk quickly moved us to another room. Solving everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Logan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C didn’t work on the first night, Beds aren’t comfy, fire alarm went off.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harold Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
close to everything staff was very friendly would stay there again good price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was basic but very clean, bed was good. The only negative was there was no milk or coffee, there was 2 tea bags and lots of sugar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Revathi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was average. Air conditioning not working, didn’t cool enough. Carpets in the hallway were dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Makoto

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teliyah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay felt like home .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner. Very quiet place which was very good. Walking distance to everything. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location Lots of restaurants and cafes around Very friendly and helpful staff Very clean rooms Lift to all levels
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Disliked: Amenities
for the price it was good value / clean rooms / basic breakfast / great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, staff always reliable and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price great room no blankets on bed only sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025