HIDES HOTEL | Airport hotel in Cairns | From 65$/Night

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87 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Hides Hotel Cairns, a 3-star property rated 7.0/10 on Booking.com, is located 6 miles from Cairns Airport. The historic hotel on Lake Street sits within walking distance of Cairns Esplanade, Rusty's Markets, and the Reef Fleet Terminal. Public transport options include the nearby bus terminal, and the Cairns Central Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk away.

Historic & Modern Rooms

The 94 air-conditioned rooms at Hides Hotel range from heritage-listed budget rooms with shared bathrooms to motel-style ensuite rooms. The modern Premium King plus Single accommodates up to 3 people and features a large desk with lamp, USB ports, and free WiFi. Some rooms retain original period details like high ceilings and cornices.

Local Dining Options

Dining options span from casual cafes to five-star restaurants within a few minutes' walk. The iconic Rusty's Market offers regional tropical produce, while the colonial verandas serve complimentary continental breakfast. No on-site restaurant exists, but the hotel's central location provides abundant alternatives.

Recreation & Activities

The outdoor pool and garden provide recreational space, while the 24-hour internet cafe caters to digital needs. Staff can arrange tours to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Kuranda. The dive training pool accommodates water sports enthusiasts.

Convenient Guest Services

Business services include free WiFi throughout, a tour desk, and guest laundry facilities. The property offers secure undercover parking and 24-hour reception. Meeting spaces are available for private hire in the heritage building.

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Premium King Room

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2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Quadruple Room Bathroom

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4 persons

230 sq. feet

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4 Single beds

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Premium King Plus Single

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3 persons

230 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Cairns2000 ft

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 4.4 mi

Train

Cairns Central Station1700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Security
Locker room
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

87 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Map view

87 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Park

Muddy's Playground

3400 ft

Church

St Monica's Cathedral

2300 ft

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

2600 ft

Landmark

Cairns Marlin Marina

2200 ft

Landmark

Cairns Showgrounds

1.0 mi

Nearby

71/73-75 Esplanade

Cairns Night Markets

1100 ft

Market

Rusty's Markets

1100 ft

Green Island

2000 ft

Museum

The Cairns Museum

300 ft

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

800 ft

Library

Cairns City Library

1100 ft

Zoo

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome

1600 ft

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

1900 ft

Public Building

Cairns Regional Council

1900 ft

52-54 The Esplanade

Cairns Cenotaph

1100 ft

Gallery

Samurai Gallery Australia

300 ft

The Esplanade

1876 Landing Party

1400 ft

Gallery

KickArts Contemporary Arts

300 ft

Shop 4

Underart Gallery

700 ft

Gallery

Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns

1000 ft

1/47 Shields St

Bones and Jones

800 ft

Gallery

Michael Seebeck Gallery

1100 ft

58 Lake St Suite 3-4

Foot and Body Massage

500 ft

Great Barrier Reef

Michaelmas Cay

1800 ft

Wooroonooran Bartle Frere

Josephine Falls

1900 ft

Shopping Area

Orchid Plaza

500 ft

Shopping Area

T Galleria by DFS

900 ft

Main Street Arcade

Reef Teach

200 ft

Park

Anzac Park

2000 ft

Zoo

ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre

2500 ft

Restaurants

P.J. O'Brien's The Irish Pub

200 ft

87-91 Lake St

Viet Fresh Noodle

0 ft

4/87 Lake Street

Evo Burger

200 ft

105 Lake St

Snoogies

1100 ft

82 Grafton St Between Lake and Grafton streets

Elements Cairns

300 ft

Shop 9 87 Lake St

Hides Coffee Cafe

1000 ft

87-91 Lake St

Jenny's Chinese Kitchen

1000 ft

82 Grafton St

Cruze Coffee

800 ft

105 Grafton St

Ganbaranba

900 ft

Shop 7 14 Spence St Boland Center

Bang and Grind

900 ft

Shop 8 14 Spence St

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

George

United States, March 2024

7.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were top-class in terms of cleanliness but felt noisy and cramped due to limited views and basic amenities. The service exceeded expectations with helpful staff going above and beyond. The central location was convenient for exploring Cairns, although some areas needed maintenance. The dining options were basic even though the hotel is situated in a prime area.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, despite being impeccably cleaned daily, felt more like prison cells with limited views and basic facilities.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with staff willing to assist even at odd hours, providing extra amenities upon request.

Location

8.0

The hotel's central location was ideal for accessing supermarkets, restaurants, and attractions, although some areas needed cleaning or maintenance.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered basic options, although the location was convenient for accessing various amenities around Cairns.

Facilities

5.0

Friendly staff

Noisy rooms

John

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, close to the city center and within walking distance to the esplanade, shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. The rooms are spacious but could be improved with better tea and coffee facilities and window coverings for fresh air. The service is helpful and accommodating, although a communal kitchen could enhance the experience. The dining options are satisfactory but with early closing times. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money and is a great choice for exploring Cairns.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious but could be improved with better tea and coffee facilities and window coverings for fresh air.

Service

8.0

The service is helpful and accommodating, though a communal kitchen could enhance the experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the city center, close to the esplanade, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are satisfactory but with early closing times.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers basic facilities for a comfortable stay.

convenient location

limited dining hours

Alan

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.2/10

The hotel has a central location in Cairns, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms were not ideal due to noise from neighboring establishments and the uninspiring view. However, the service was exceptional, and the staff provided a comfortable stay. The dining experience offered a decent breakfast selection. Overall, the value for money was reasonable, with minor issues present.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were sometimes noisy due to nearby establishments and had an unappealing view.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, and the staff ensured a comfortable stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located in Cairns, allowing easy access to various amenities and transportation.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast offered a decent selection, but improvements could be made for variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met basic needs and provided a satisfactory experience.

Dave

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious and bright rooms with a central location, though cleanliness might be a concern. The service is friendly, but there could be some improvement. The hotel's prime location near essential facilities makes up for any minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were more than adequate, clean, and comfy, centrally located to all necessary areas.

Service

8.0

The staff were courteous and helpful, making the stay pleasant.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, close to transport, shopping, and the Esplanade, offering convenient access to various amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice but could have had more variety than just eggs every morning.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Robert

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel's location is fantastic, very central to everything we wanted, and the staff went out of their way to look after us. However, the room's air conditioning was mounted too low blowing directly at us and the noise from the nearby night club was noticeable. The breakfast offered was decent, with a variety of options, but the dining experience was poor. The hotel's location, though, couldn't have been better.

Rooms

7.0

The air conditioning in the room was mounted too low and blew directly at us, but the room was supposed to be cleaned regularly.

Service

9.0

The staff went out of their way to look after us.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, very central to everything we wanted.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast provided a decent variety of options, but the overall dining experience was poor.