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title: "Hilton Cairns, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hilton Cairns in Cairns: rated 8.9 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · [Hilton Hotels & Resorts](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/hilton/)

# Hilton Cairns

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

8.9 ·  Excellent 1,544 reviews ·  #18 #18 of 140 in Cairns ·  8.6 Location score
## About Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns is a hotel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,544 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 390 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.9 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Floors:** 9

- **Opened:** 1987

- **Last renovated:** 2022

- **Chain:** Hilton Hotels & Resorts

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 25

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34 Esplanade Cairns Queensland,4870 [hilton.com](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/crnhitw-hilton-cairns/)

## How Hilton Cairns scores

Better rated than 88% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **8.6**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **9.0**
-   Public transport **9.4**

Cairns average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">390 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stoney Creek Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">270 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns ZOOM100 m
-   Crystal Caves Atherton220 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Farm270 m
-   Skyrail-ITM400 m
-   Cairns Koalas & Creatures400 m
-   Cairns Museum530 m

## Hilton Cairns: in detail

Hilton Cairns provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with blackout curtains for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Hilton Cairns have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and in-room video streaming for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with instant tea available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Hilton Cairns as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Hilton Cairns. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

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## Questions about Hilton Cairns

### How do guests rate Hilton Cairns?

Hilton Cairns has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 1,544 reviews, which is better than 88% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### Does Hilton Cairns include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Hilton Cairns have a pool?

Yes, Hilton Cairns has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Hilton Cairns?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hilton Cairns from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.9 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hilton Cairns close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 390 m from the hotel.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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