Hides Hotel Cairns welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality in the heart of the city. Enjoy a spacious terrace, laundry facilities, and reliable in-room WiFi. Guests value the helpful concierge, luggage storage, and tour assistance, all steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Hides Hotel Cairns is in a shopping district and near the airport. Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palm Cove Beach and Anderson Street Conservation Park. The Cultural Place and Reef Teach are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Cairns travel guide
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
What's nearby
Cairns Night Markets
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cairns Esplanade
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Esplanade Lagoon
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Reef Hotel Casino
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Cairns Station
8 min walk
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
8 min drive
Restaurants
Caffiend
3 min walk
Wawawa Izakaya
1 min walk
The Roti Shack
1 min walk
Viet Fresh
1 min walk
Fetta's Greek Taverna
3 min walk
About this property
Hides Hotel Cairns
Hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Hides Hotel Cairns provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
A lift, a vending machine and 1 meeting room
Beach towels
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 94 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 6.25 for children
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach towels
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1968
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.3 per cent 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and from AUD 6.25 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hides Hotel Cairns pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hides Hotel Cairns?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hides Hotel Cairns on 22 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,548, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hides Hotel Cairns?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hides Hotel Cairns located?
Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Reef Teach and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Museum and The Cultural Place are just steps away. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hides Hotel Cairns Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
223
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
351
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
227
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
108
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
93
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
carmen
5 Jan 2026
Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.
carmen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Amber
22 Dec 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Reece
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price great room no blankets on bed only sheets
Reece
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Patricia
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Harold Samuel
8 Sep 2025
Liked: Staff & service
close to everything staff was very friendly would stay there again good price
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Xiaohong
5 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Room and hotel are a little old. The WiFi is unavailable in most of times.
Xiaohong
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
1 Jul 2025
Disliked: Amenities
for the price it was good value / clean rooms / basic breakfast / great staff
Paul
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
John
21 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Good location. Good staff. Pool was green / out of service. No towels in room. Clean and comfortable
Great location & good breakfast offer. Only one person acknowledging guests on reception but apart from that no issue. Spacious room with good facilities
As a fnq local I have stayed here before but not for many years . The hotel is looking good now. The bed was comfortable and the room pristine but the aircon could have been colder as it was still warm in the middle of the day. What annoyed me though was there were no bath mats or teaspoons. Even a plastic one instead of a stick would have been good. But still good value for the location in the middle of town. I will stay there again.
Sharon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Julie
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a handy short walk to the night markets plenty of food choices around the area for breakfast or dinner
Staff were freindly and helpful. Wifi was not good. Housekeeping was only every 4 days so not great.
Gemma
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim
9 Jul 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.
Where the hotel certainly needs some TLC it is in a great location , close to so much , bars , restaurants , tour operators , cruise terminal and more .
The staff couldn’t be more helpful .