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Hilton Cairns

5.0 star property

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A multi-story hotel with a pool area and a view of the sea.
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Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony
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Double Hilton Executive Room | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reef Hotel Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

King Hilton, Executive Room, Club lounge access

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Hilton Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hilton Premier Suite | View from room

Hilton Premier Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton King Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Two Double Guest Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton King Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Hilton Two Double Spa Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Spa)

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Room, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Spa Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

King Corner Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Corner Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

KING ACCESSIBLE ROOM WITH ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

DOUBLE ACCESSIBLE DELUXE WITH ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

King Hilton Guest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hilton Guest Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Hilton Guest Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

King Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Hilton Deluxe with Waterview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Hilton Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and Reef Hotel Casino. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Esplanade Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 16 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Horizon Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dundees on the Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway’s Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar 36 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns offers 263 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 263 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at the Cafe Sunrise, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 33594 square feet (3121 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cafe Sunrise - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Pool Bar - This bar serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Gin Social - This cocktail bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 40 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 45 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Sunrise
  • Gin Social
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (33,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (75 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 40 per day
  • 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 100.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 Hilton

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Hilton International

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Hilton Cairns Hotel

Hilton Cairns Hotel

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Hilton Cairns Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, a little annoying the pool was out of commission. Although alternative was offered.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hariharan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Location was perfect for taking the cruises! Breakfast was anazing! Staff were were helpful, courteous! Loved the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very courteous, helpful , friendly, and efficient. The breakfast in the restaurant each morning was excellent. The location was great and easily walkable for the activities we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Services excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome on arrival. Very personal. Lovely room Very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yogie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was clean, ants on counters and wall when first returned after dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful! Great location. Would have been nice if they we able to store our bags when we went out on the reef for 2 days.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Book a king sized water facing. Beautiful views and fun birds (rainbow lorikeets, cockatoos, etc) right outside room. Excellent pool and lots of loungers. Great walking location. Would book again if coming to Cairns
Rainbow Lorikeet on balcony
Balcony view
Pool view
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dharmendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, especially Anne the Manager at the Hilton Sunrise Cafe where we enjoyed breakfast each morning. The room was very clean and all the staff were warm towards us and always helpful. We loved our suite it was spacious with stunning views. Thanks so much and we will be back again 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Modupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful and extremely accommodating. Great facilities and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Fazeel

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lorraine Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were great, the building it self was rundown and could do with some repairs and paint
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but air conditioning could not keep up. Great pool area. One of the best. Breakfast was average. Location is A plus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ABEYSINGHE ARACHCHIGE NISHEDHA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, location, view, breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircon wasn’t working properly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dated, worn property, hot tub not hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing!! You can't beat that waterfront view. Rooms were beautiful and the staff were great!! Absolutely one of the best hotel's we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ZH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026