DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns vs Lake Central Cairns
Both are in Cairns, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Cairns City
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★½Cairns City
Lake Central Cairns
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Lake Central Cairns
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 300 m apart.
Choose DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.8)
Choose Lake Central Cairns if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 77)
Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns better than Lake Central Cairns?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.8)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (1,616 vs 410), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
Why is Lake Central Cairns better than DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 373 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+73
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns vs Lake Central Cairns: which hotel is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns | Lake Central Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.5 | 8.1 +0.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 7.9 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,616 +1,206 | 410 |
| Google rating | – | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 238 |
| Rank in Cairns | top 40% +46% | bottom 14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 | 8.1 +0.6 |
| Distance to Cairns City centre | 670 m | 370 m −290 m |
| To public transport | 760 m | 530 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77 | 150 +73 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 | 12 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 29 |
| Floors | 7 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
DoubleTree by Hilton CairnsLake Central Cairns
- Lake Central Cairns is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns: €160 a night on average · Lake Central Cairns: €97 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Cairns by month
All months
| Month | DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns | Lake Central Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| December | €106 | €82 |
| January | €120 | €99 |
| February | €169 | – |
| March | €132 | – |
| April | €154 | €100 |
| May | €149 | €99 |
| June | €187 | €99 |
| July | €205 | €99 |
| August | €205 | €99 |
| September | €190 | €99 |
| October | – | €99 |
| November | €124 | €99 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns prices by monthLake Central Cairns prices by month
Location
300 m apart
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Stoney Creek Railway Station: 760 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.0 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
Lake Central Cairns: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Stoney Creek Railway Station: 530 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
Weather in Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or Lake Central Cairns: common questions
Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or Lake Central Cairns?
Lake Central Cairns leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns or Lake Central Cairns?
Over the year Lake Central Cairns costs about €97 a night on average against €160 at DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lake Central Cairns is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 670 m for DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns.
How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns and Lake Central Cairns?
The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score