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The Hotel Cairns
The Hotel Cairns is a small boutique hotel just a block away from Cairns Esplanade and located in the heart of Cairns CBD. This tropical haven is one of the most beautiful examples of Queensland Architecture and Heritage. Known as the classical accommodation choice in Cairns, The Hotel Cairns has recently undergone a refurbishment to maintain its prestigious standard.
The Hotel Cairns is privately owned and operated by the Baker family who are locals to the area. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality hospitality and service the Cairns Hotel has become one of the most popular hotels in Cairns Australia. The Hotel Cairns is recognized as the Raffles Hotel of Cairns Tropical North Queensland with its majestic white washed walls and plantation shutters - the perfect destination for your Cairns holiday.
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Accommodation Facilities
- Complimentary use of Smart Car (subject to availability)
- Plantation Restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Wireless Internet
- Safety Deposit Boxes
- State of the art gymnasium
- Swimming Pool and spa
- Disabled Access Room
- Undercover Parking
- Bicycle Hire
- Room Service
- Terrace Lounge
- Complimentary newspapers
- Business Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Guest Laundry
Check In Time: 2:00 pm
Check Out Time: 10:00 am
Reception Hours 24 Hour Reception
Room Features:
- Spacious Balcony Suites (Tower Rooms)
- Ceiling Fans
- Well Lit Desk Area
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Flat Screen Televisions
- Hair Dryer
- DVD/CD Player
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Direct Dial Telephones
- 54 Complimentary Satellite TV Channels
- Bath/Shower
- Molton Brown Toiletries
- Luxurious Linen & Towels
- Bathrobes & Slippers
The Hotel Cairns Smart Car Special Offer
Free Hire Car - The Hotel Cairns gives guests the ultimate green freedom with the use of six complimentary Smart Cars to come and go as they please. In an innovative Australian first, all guests at the stylish Hotel Cairns now have free access to drive five funky Mercedes Smart Cars and one cabriolet Smart Car for those who like the wind in their hair. The cars are available on a first come first served basis; include unlimited mileage. Simply turn the key and go. The super-cool, Mercedes-engineered and Swatch-designed two seater Smart Car is officially the greenest in Australia with the lowest greenhouse and air pollution emissions of any car in the country. (insurance applies)
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The Hotel Cairns Style of Rooms
While staying at The Hotel Cairns you will have a choice of three room types. All rooms have contemporary décor with classical Queensland designs, marble floors, rich terracotta tiles and luxurious fixtures and fittings. All rooms are fully air conditioned, have 54 complimentary satellite TV channels to be watched on your flat screen plasma TV, have Molten Brown toiletries, luxurious linens and towels, tea and coffee facilities and an iron and ironing board. There are 92 rooms in the Queensland Plantation style hotel.
The Hotel Cairns Plantation Rooms are simple and convenient. These rooms are on the first (ground) floor of the hotel and are 22sqm. Plantation Rooms are modernly furnished and have either two king single beds or a king sized bed.
The luxurious Tower Rooms are on the second, third and fourth floor of the Hotel Cairns. These rooms are 33sqm and have large private balconies with white wicker chaise loungers to relax and recharge while enjoying a refreshing cocktail or a good book. Tower Rooms have a Queen bed and some rooms have an additional single bed for that extra child or friend. Tower King Suites are the superior rooms located on the top floor of the hotel and feature the best rooms in the house. These rooms are 50sqm with spacious balconies offering magnificent city and pool views. Tower King Suites are luxurious and comfortable and have queen sized beds.
The Hotel Cairns Facilities
The Hotel Cairns enjoys premium guest facilities. Relax and soak up the tropical sun around the invigorating salt water swimming pool or in the refreshing spa. Hit the gym and stay fit using modern cardiovascular equipment. Business travelers will be delighted at the high speed internet and business facilities such as photocopying and facsimile services. There is 24 hour minibar service available from reception and complimentary local and national newspapers daily.
One of the best features of the Hotel Cairns is the multi award winning restaurant which is open for breakfast (6:00- 9:30am) and dinner (5:00-10:00 pm). The Plantation Restaurant is elegantly designed, with cool marble floors, graceful white shutters, beautiful potted palm plants and cool twirling ceiling fans. The Plantation Restaurant has won The Restaurant of the Year, two years in a row as voted by The Australian Culinary Foundation.
The Plantation Restaurant's philosophy is to present food with modern simplicity, and their menus reflect modern Australian/Asian/Mediterranean dishes. They also offer Hot Rock Cuisine which is, quite simply, the best way to enjoy the tastes of freshly prepared local beef and seafoods!
The Hotel Cairns also offers bar facilities from 5pm daily.
The Hotel Cairns is centrally located a block away from the exciting esplanade with its lagoon pool, kilometers of boardwalks, fitness stations and children’s play areas. It is just steps away from all of Cairns best restaurants, shops and night spots and is within walking distance to The Reef Casino, Cairns Convention Center, Cairns Central Shopping Center and The Reef Fleet Terminal; perfect for your family holiday, business trip or romantic couples retreat!
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Cairns Weddings Receptions & Conferences
The Hotel Cairns is the perfect venue for your romantic wedding, or successful business event - all in a tropical haven in the heart of Cairns. Whether you’re planning a gathering on a grand scale or just a small intimate celebration with friends and family, The Hotel Cairns has the flexibility to deliver the beautiful wedding or event you’ve always dreamed of.
We are able to cater for all your wedding requirements and suggest options for everything from celebrants to flowers, music to photography, menus to make-up. Conveniently located in the heart of the city and just 7 minutes drive from Cairns International airport, The Hotel Cairns also combines professional facilities with the relaxed tropical surrounds that Cairns is famous for. The wireless internet and state-of-the-art professional facilities meet the unique demands of our corporate clients. Whether it’s a small presentation to clients or a large conference, our staff will design the right package for your successful business gathering.
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Location
The Hotel Cairns is located right in Cairns CBD only a block from the Esplanade and 10 minutes drive away from Cairns International Airport.Get Rates Now
while the room was good size and clean we had less than a perfect experience upon arrival the person at the desk watched us load our luggage on the cart and told us the lift was just around the corner , it was but up 4 or 5 steps the cart was usless and he knew it, the "shower room" was not as we expected and felt unsafe and not useful at all.
Yes, it was clean with good facilities and central location. If visiting cairns again, it is where I would stay :)
The hotel was nice. The reception staff were a little dismissive. They pretty much just gave us the envelope with two keys and said rooms that way and pointed. We had dinner in the restaurant twice. The first night was the Monday so it wasnt busy and so it was good service. The menu is a little limited. The second time was Saturday and they had a few large groups and it was one mishap after the other and it took a long time between courses. This is nothing you can help but the hotel could do better. Especially on check in. And if they have large groups in tell the guest when booking dinner.. great location though so ok for what we paid.
Response from Cairns Holiday Specialists
Dear Tracey, Thank you for your comments we have passed your email to the hotel.
Best regards, The Cairns Holiday Specialists Team
We were only able to stay there for one night, but while we were there we found the area nice and quiet. It was a good location in the sence where we could walk to all of the nearby ammenities including a short walk to the harbour. The hotel itself was very fashionable and clean. The one disappointment was only having one teller at front reception. I found that the receptionist never answered the phone and I had to continually go down to ask them questions which could have been easily answered over the phone. I found them texting on their phone or simply avoiding picking up the reception phone which is very dissapointing.
Yes we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The location was so convienent it was within walking distance of nearly everything we wanted to see and do. The hotel was very comfortable making it easy for us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Our stay at Hotel Cairns was enjoyable, however the room we were in is outdated and small no hanging space for clothes.
Yes, I really loved it. The hotel was in a fabulous position, easy to get everywhere. Restaurant lovely. Would like to have had a larger room, or separate room, but that wasn't possible. Everyone was helpful and friendly.
Yes, it was wonderful, just what we wanted. The location is excellent as is the service. We loved being able to use a Smart-Car and the Plantation Restaurant is superb, simply superb.
We will certainly recommend the hotel to anyone going to Cairns. I actually wrote a letter to the Cairns Post about our visit to Cairns and I said
how much we loved The Hotel Cairns and its restaurant. Wonder if they published it?
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well presented rooms,great service
Beautiful rooms, convenient location, great service. We would definitely stay again.
Hello,
The accomadation, Staff and Resturant food was fantastic. A short walk to the Esplanade and the price was reasonable. To top it all off we got to use a car for a day for absolutely free.
we were very happy with it we give it 9 out of 10
We had a great stay and were pleased with all the accomodation we booked thanks
HOTEL CAIRNS WAS EXCELLENT ROOM,SERVICE AND THE MEALS WERE 5 STAR. OVERALL ONE OF THE BEST STAYS EVER. IN THE END WE RETURNED TO THE HOTEL CAIRNS FOR AN EXTRA TWO DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTING CAIRNS
Sadly, a little too close to main street. Indoor lighting too dull. Breakfast too overpriced.
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