With a stay at Hides Hotel Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, just a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Esplanade Lagoon. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Palm Cove Beach.
What's nearby
Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Reef Hotel Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Cairns Station - 8 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Wawawa Izakaya - 1 min walk
Candy - 4 min walk
The Roti Shack - 1 min walk
Caffiend - 3 min walk
Blackbird Espresso - 2 min walk
About this property
Hides Hotel Cairns
Hides Hotel Cairns offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and lockers. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
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
Elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1968
Smoking not allowed
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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
Property payment types
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: approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and 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 percent
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-authorize 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
Cairns Hides Hotel
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Hotel Crocodile Hides
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Hides Hotel Cairns Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Bathroom mouldy, hot water could not be turned off, no spoons for coffee, no hairdryer, slow check in, additional charge for parking. Wanted access to balcony from room but was the furthest away from that.
This is a great place to stay! The staff was great. It's a great location. The whole place is very clean. The bathrooms are huge and it was very comfortable. It's very walkable and a Woolworths right across the street. Walking distance to the night market, day market and the pier for the boats to the Great Barrier Reef.
The building as a whole is older and we only got 1 key. But we didn't ask for a second. The building is well kept and very clean. The room has a fridge and an electric kettle.
I would highly recommend this hotel! It's a great value!
Bonnie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Makoto
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel
Makoto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Reece
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price great room no blankets on bed only sheets
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.
Love staying here, staff always reliable and kind.
Erica
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lindsay
Feb 23, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
The type of place I would expect to find bed bugs and hidden cameras. Bedding and towels were clean but the rooms are extremely outdated. No outlets near the bed. Felt like I had to shower with flip flops because of all the mildew and stains in the shower. I saw the breakfast buffet (around $12pp), but chose to get breakfast elsewhere. You get what you pay for and next time I would spend a bit more to stay somewhere cleaner and more modern.
Really liked the charm of the building's exterior as well as the breakfast dinning area.
Benjamin
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sindy
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spaciest checkin was plesent and the use of the suitcase locker was great. Downside was the wi fi couldn’t watch any movies had to use personal hotspot