In the heart of Cairns, Hides Hotel Cairns offers a warm welcome with amenities like a spacious terrace and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of concierge services, luggage storage, and tour assistance. Guests rave about the hotel's location near Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive
Cairns Station - 8 min walk
Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
Redlynch Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Wawawa Izakaya - 1 min walk
Caffiend - 3 min walk
The Roti Shack - 1 min walk
Candy - 4 min walk
Viet Fresh - 1 min walk
About this property
Hides Hotel Cairns
When you stay at Hides Hotel Cairns, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby parasailing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
94 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (14 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Beach towels
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1968
Terrace
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
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
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.3 percent
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hides Hotel Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hides Hotel Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hides Hotel Cairns?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hides Hotel Cairns and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and scuba diving.
What's the area around Hides Hotel Cairns like?
Hides Hotel Cairns is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 8-minute drive from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and 4 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Reviews
Hides Hotel Cairns Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.
carmen
carmen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2025
Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner. Very quiet place which was very good. Walking distance to everything. Would stay there again.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2025
close to everything staff was very friendly would stay there again good price
Harold Samuel
Harold Samuel, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2025
Good price great room no blankets on bed only sheets
Reece
Reece, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2025
Room was clean, towels, soap etc and coffee and tea provided.
Reception very helpful.Bed was comfortable and price was excellent.
Location good for esplanade walk and other attractions.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2025
The room was fine. The linen was clean as was the bathroom. It's definitely a run down hotel but to just go to sleep for one night, it was ok.
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
for the price it was good value / clean rooms / basic breakfast / great staff
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Love staying here, staff always reliable and kind.
Erica
Erica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
An old favourite where I and lots of Cooktown locals have been coming for years but that was mainly because of the price and for the free breakfast with boiled eggs. Not a great continental breakfast now but was quite cheap. The really good thing is the reception is open until about 2100 hrs. Other similar priced Cairns hotels close well before.
But really clean and had a comfy bed which is the main thing.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2025
Good location. Room and hotel are a little old. The WiFi is unavailable in most of times.
Xiaohong
Xiaohong, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2025
CBD location, easy access to food transportation
Isabelle
Isabelle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Great location, close to everything
ANGIE
ANGIE, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2025
Great location - central to all
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
It was a handy short walk to the night markets plenty of food choices around the area for breakfast or dinner
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Nice location, helpful representatives
Debora
Debora, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2025
Good location. Good staff. Pool was green / out of service. No towels in room. Clean and comfortable
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
Good location, short walk to shops, attractions.
Eddie
Eddie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Great location & good breakfast offer. Only one person acknowledging guests on reception but apart from that no issue. Spacious room with good facilities
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
We only stayed 1 night, value for money was great & it was close to lots of places to eat & Woolworths was across the road - little bit old / tired but for a short stay would definately recommend, they also did breakfast on the balcony for $10 which was great
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Old hotel with charming history
Serge
Serge, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Good Location - Clean and Spacious Rooms
Rhiannon
Rhiannon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2025
Their breakfast is pretty good and has a number of good vegetables continental options
prasad
prasad, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Convenient location, friendly staff
Kerri
Kerri, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
The staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful
Jacob
Jacob, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Hides had an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
You can order the continental breakfast there, or just sit on the veranda, eating your yogurt from woolies.
Super walkable area.