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Hilton Cairns

5.0 of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Ranked #11 of 80 hotels in Cairns
4.0 of 5 stars 443 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(10)
  • Buffet breakfast(9)
  • Great location(9)
  • Executive Lounge(8)
  • Trinity Inlet(7)
  • Business center(5)
  • Reef tours(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • View rooms(4)
  • Best hotel(4)
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MobileBama
Mobile, AL
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived early on the 24th and had an excursion planned before check in. The hotel staff was very accomodating and neatly lined all of our bags together while we left the hotel. Perfect location for anywhere walking downtown or the restaurants/bars along the water. Spacious rooms with nice balcony and great views. Service was excellent. Everyone was so friendly... More

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tuftif
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

notified that I would and did arrive at 11pm. No bellman, concierge and 3 sets of 4 steps between driveway and front door. Lugged our 5 bags to the counter where duty manager Melanie was checking in a guest. Waiting, waiting - Melanie wants to chat to guest - and what will uou be doing in Cairns - guest answering... More

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James B
Alexandria, Virginia
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here after for a few days after a trip to PNG and had a great time. It was close to the docks and a reasonable price. The room was clean, the bath was nice and the view of the water was great! I was only here for three days but the location allowed me access to the boats... More

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solotravellerCanada
Canada
Top Contributor
58 reviews
36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This is an attractive hotel with recently renovated rooms in a prime location in downtown Cairns. Unfortunately, it is poorly managed and suffers from a multitude of problems, many of which have most likely been caused by over-aggressive attempts to cut costs. No doormen or bell staff were present on the weekend when I checked in - none were present... More

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pingichou
Taipei, Taiwan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Excellent location, excellent rooms. Near esplande street, convenient for shopping, food, and swimming. The front desk are very friendly and willing to help. I booked a trip to green island online. The tour guide did not show up on time. The front desk make phone call contact the trour guide for me. More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Dear Traveler, Thank you for taking the time to comment following your recent stay here at Hilton Cairns. I'm very pleased to read that you've enjoyed your stay, highlighting our great central location right on the waterfront. I note that you were assisted with your tour booking problem by Kim, one of our dedicated Front Desk team and I'm glad... More

Samoa_Wedding
Blue Mountains
Contributor
14 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We spent 3 nights at the Hilton, with our extended family of 6 people (3 adults, 3 children). We had 3 harbour view rooms - 2 interconnecting rooms + 1 additional room. The rooms were clean and modern, with beautiful harbour and mountain views. The pool was warm and lovely for the kids. We spent a bit of time at... More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear Samoa_Wedding, Thank you for your review of Hilton Cairns via TripAdvisor. I’m pleased to read that you’ve enjoyed our stay, especially the ideal location and backdrop of mountains and our water views. The pool is a great size and, even when it’s busy, there’s plenty of space for everyone to enjoy some sunshine and relax. I hope we can... More

dreamdestinations
Huntington Beach, CA
Contributor
18 reviews
28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We are Hilton honors members and try to find Hilton's wherever we travel. The service was top notch here in Cairns. The hotel just had a complete renovation and was looking beautifully fresh & new. The hotel has open coridors leading to the rooms. Our room was large with a balcony that overlooked the water - very nice option for... More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear Dreamdestinations, Thank you for your comments via TripAdvisor following your stay here at the Hilton Cairns. It sounds like you’ve had a great stay and I’m so pleased you’ve enjoyed your Hilton experience, your comments reinforce why we were the QHA Winner of the Deluxe Accommodation 5 star Award for Queensland in 2011. We’re fortunate to have such a... More

lovecabo2002
Marietta, Georgia
Reviewer
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

During a combined business and pleasure trip to eastern Australia, my wife and I spent several days in Cairns as a hub for travel to the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forest. As a Hilton Honors Diamond, we chose the Hilton Cairns, and what a great decision! The location and view were grand, looking across the water feeling as... More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear lovecabo2002, Thank you for the review on TripAdvisor following your recent stay here at Hilton Cairns. I’m very pleased to read you’ve enjoyed your stay and the benefits of being a loyal Hilton Honors member – thank you for your on-going support. We are fortunate to have such a great premium location here in Cairns, it makes exploring the... More

Alan_S_391
MANCHESTER
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

The staff here couldn't do enough for us, especially as we were lucky enough to be upgraded onto the exec floor with my Hilton points, but I would have paid extra the service helped make our holiday with plenty of advice what to see and do on our 5 night stay, with trips to the reef, the zoo, Kuranda and... More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear Alan_S_391, Thank you for the TripAdvisor review of Hilton Cairns – I’m very pleased to read that you’ve enjoyed the service, the great location and in particular the Executive Floor and Lounge. The team here have great local knowledge and are a good source of information to ensure you get the most from your time here in the Tropical... More

Traveler M
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
13 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The rooms are nice- and ask for Cecil- he is an amazing concierge. But... DON'T GO TO MONDO'S there are huge bugs and the wait staff is extremely rude. The hotel is outdoors so there were lizards and bugs all over the door when we came home at night. Internet charges for 2 days were over $300. The shower is... More

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John Lucas, General Manager at Hilton Cairns, responded to this review
23 January 2012

Dear Traveller, Thank you for the review for Hilton Cairns. I’m sorry to read that you found some aspects of your stay to be disappointing. Mondo is alfresco dining with indoor and outdoor seating and, if seated outside, there can be the potential for bugs - none of these are harmful in anyway and, in fact, are a consequence of... More

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  • Cairns Hilton International
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Address: 34 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

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