Hilton Cairns vs Pullman Cairns International
Both are in Cairns, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Cairns City
Hilton Cairns
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Cairns City
Pullman Cairns International
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Pullman Cairns International
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Hilton Cairns if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
Choose Pullman Cairns International if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hilton Cairns better than Pullman Cairns International?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
Why is Pullman Cairns International better than Hilton Cairns?
- 1Has a spa
- 210 more listed amenities (25 vs 15)+10
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Cairns vs Pullman Cairns International: which hotel is better? | Hilton Cairns | Pullman Cairns International |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.0 +5.0 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 9.9 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,544 +509 | 1,035 |
| Rank in Cairns | top 14% +9% | top 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Cairns City centre | 750 m | 590 m −160 m |
| To public transport | 270 m | 170 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 70 m −140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 | 12 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 324 |
| Floors | 9 | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +1y | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 25 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hilton CairnsPullman Cairns International
- Pullman Cairns International is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Hilton Cairns: €224 a night on average · Pullman Cairns International: €136 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 | Hilton Cairns | Pullman Cairns International |
|---|---|---|
| November | €453 | €134 |
| December | €135 | €119 |
| January | €181 | €109 |
| February | €227 | €109 |
| March | €159 | €104 |
| April | €183 | €119 |
| May | €183 | €149 |
| June | €226 | €156 |
| July | €246 | €182 |
| August | €246 | €184 |
| September | €229 | €132 |
| October | – | €139 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Hilton Cairns prices by monthPullman Cairns International prices by month
Location
230 m apart
Hilton Cairns: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Stoney Creek Railway Station: 270 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
Pullman Cairns International: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Stoney Creek Railway Station: 170 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
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Hilton Cairns or Pullman Cairns International: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Cairns or Pullman Cairns International?
Pullman Cairns International leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Cairns or Pullman Cairns International?
Over the year Pullman Cairns International costs about €136 a night on average against €224 at Hilton Cairns, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Pullman Cairns International is closer: 590 m from the centre, against 750 m for Hilton Cairns.
How far apart are Hilton Cairns and Pullman Cairns International?
The two hotels are 230 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