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Alivio Hotel Cairns

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.
A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.
A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$105 nightly
The current price is $115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio Queen

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Studio Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior + balcony (pool)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior + balcony (pool)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior + balcony (mountain view)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior + balcony (mountain view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Split + balcony (Pool view)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

King Split + balcony (Pool view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with a white table and chairs. A television is on a cabinet, and a window offers a view of mountains.

1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a neatly made bed, and a clean, modern design.

1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (pool side)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a coffee table with a plant.

Superior Studio (pool side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (mountain view)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Studio (mountain view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (ocean view)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Studio (ocean view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Cairns

A stay at Alivio Hotel Cairns places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chezest - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Finn Finn serving guests of Alivio Hotel Cairns.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Finn Finn - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered, secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Finn Finn

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sunshine Tower Hotel Cairns
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Sunshine Tower Cairns
Sunshine Hotel Cairns
Sunshine Tower Hotel Hotel
Sunshine Tower Hotel Cairns
Sunshine Tower Hotel Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 674 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights on business. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsite, underground parking was fabulous and the reception staff are so very helpful in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Located centrally in cairns, close to airport, hospital and shopping and restaurants of CBD. Good facilities, off street free parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities. Sad that the outdoor spa was cold. Looking forward to a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Microwave and balcony was what I was looking for. Due to location I was facing main road though. Servicing the room would be done after 7 night stay which is quite a while. Restaurant below is a must try though
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall we liked our stay. But would have liked room cleaning more often. We stayed for six nights and no cleaning was made. There was no kitchen supplies in our apartment (no frying pan or skillet), so we could not use the stove. But the staff in the reception was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Due to delayed flights we were very late to arrive. Instructions for arrival and ease of access to apartment was excellent and just what we needed. Very much a no hassle stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are super sweet and the coffee is good and cheap downstairs in the bar. Motel is clean, quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very courtious. Room was clean and comfortable. Motel is close to amenities, shops and hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, cool and quiet and the bed was comfortable. I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and restaurants, lovely stay, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay conveniently located and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room. Not soundproof
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice, massive bed, comfy sofa and very friendly staff. Communication was good prior to visit. We went for an apartment style room for the cooking facilities, but there were no pots and pans or cooking utensils, meaning we couldn’t really use these facilities. Not sure if this is normal, but worth confirming with the hotel if you, like us, went for this bigger room for these amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place and walkable to the lively areas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with large room. Would recommend not booking the mountain view room as it looks over a busy road. About a 20 min walk to the Esplande were all of the restaurants were located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024