Hides Hotel

Hotels
7 (1801 reviews)
87 Lake Street , Cairns , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, such as hair and mold in the bathroom, and unclean towels.
Service
8
While there were some negative comments about unfriendliness, most reviews appreciated the helpful staff.
Location
9
Consistently praised as being in the heart of the city and convenient for nearby attractions.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms described as basic, with some concerns regarding comfort and amenities.
Amenities
6
Issues mentioned include non-functioning air conditioning and limited TV reception.
Value for Money
7.5
Feedback suggests it is decent for budget travelers, but some guests felt the pricing was high for the quality.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast received mixed reviews, some enjoyed it while others did not try it.
Overall Experience
7
Mixed reviews overall; some enjoyed their stay while others expressed disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:33

Property Description

Central Location in Cairns
Hides Hotel, conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, provides easy access to the city's attractions and is just a short drive from the airport.

Comfortable and Convenient Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at Hides Hotel is well-equipped with amenities such as a small refrigerator, TV, and some with tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also enjoy city views from the spacious veranda.

Assistance with Tour Bookings
The dedicated reception staff at Hides Hotel are ready to help guests plan their adventures, whether it's exploring the Great Barrier Reef, venturing into the Daintree Rainforest, or visiting Kuranda.

Book your stay at Hides Hotel now for a memorable Cairns experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please also note that parking spaces are subject to availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1801 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
S
Susan couple au
8
Overall, happy with stay.
Pros:

Close to shops and central location to everything.

Cons:

Shower wasn’t running efficiently. Low pressure.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple au
7
Hits that sweet spot of reasonable quality for a reasonable price
Pros:

Value for money and location

Cons:

Breakfast was very basic

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
G
Galina family_with_children gb
5
Good old Hides Hotel
Pros:

Good size room. Good location. Good bedding & curtains. Passable breakfast.

Cons:

Wi-Fi was bad in the room. It was ok-ish, because wi-fi in other places like reception was good. As a result, I spent my evenings in the hotel's lobby. Not ideal.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
P
Paul Keripo Bongi couple au
1
Bad service
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No return on the $100 bond

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
S
stewart solo_traveller au
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
S
Skye family_with_children au
1
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
K
Kelly couple au
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
K
Kelsey family_with_children au
5
Pros:

The location was great, right in the city.

Cons:

The bathroom (shower specifically) had mould growing along edges etc, room was a bit dusty.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
S
Scott extended_group au
7
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
K
Klant Kange family_with_children pg
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
A
Abhinand family_with_children au
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Water pressure of the shower was not that good.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
Joel solo_traveller au
4
Glad to check out
Pros:

-

Cons:

Unclean - hair and mould in bathroom
Air conditioning couldn’t cool the room

Uncomfortable beds and pillows

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
R
Rob solo_traveller au
6
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
R
Ricky solo_traveller au
4
Pros:

Central location to all cairns has to offer.

Cons:

Large amount of mould in the corner of the ceiling in the shower. When I turned the hot water on to the shower, the tap came off the wall in my hand.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
JUNKO family_with_children jp
8
Pros:

ロケーション

Cons:

シャワーカーテンのカビが気になりました

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
L
Lachie couple au
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Kerry family_with_children au
6
As expected
Cons:

We left a phone charger in our room after check out. Phoned to advise less than 24 hrs later. We were told housekeeping had swept the room and removed our charger, however it was never handed in to reception . I know it’s our fault it was left, but disappointed with the response we received when trying to recover our item.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
T
Tiani solo_traveller au
1
Cons:

Would not recommend.
Extremely rude and unwelcoming behaviour from all staff.
Anyone can have access to hotel, through lift and stairs from 7am-8.30pm.
We’re people outside the entrance acting odd at times and walking inside.

Cleanliness and hygiene were appalling:
* Toilet had urine, appears to be pubic hair on the seat and lid upon arrival. Inside toilet there was used toilet paper left inside. It wouldn’t flush and required a part replaced to do so — only resolved after calling reception three times.
* Mould was present on the shower curtain and across the bathroom ceiling.
* The floor mat provided was dirty, and the towels didn’t appear clean.
* Curtains in the room had mould along the back of them , which also extended along the ceiling above the windows.
* Windows were coated in pigeon droppings from top to bottom. You would hear pigeons pooping , taping and mating .
* Bathroom fan was extremely dirty
*The surfaces were noticeably dirty, and many of the room’s accessories showed signs of rust.”

* The fridge was unusable until I defrosted it myself as it wasn’t working properly — it also had spills left inside from previous quest.
* Elevated was dirty and would drop roughly once on ground floor.
Room conditions were unacceptable:
* A pillow had visible blood stains under the pillowcase. The pillowcases and needing were wrinkled and appeared used.
* Only a single sheet was provided on the bed, with a small wooly blanket found in the wardrobe — which had a strong scent to it. When I asked for a replacement, I was laughed at and brought another one eventually.
* The bed itself was extremely uncomfortable. Wasn’t a king, was two singles put together with damaged springs with a big bold in the middle.
Noise and disruption:
* Plumbing noise from other rooms (especially showers) echoed and screeched loudly through the walls.
* Doors were constantly slammed throughout the night and early hours of the morning .
* Cars were doing burnouts and drag racing outside.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Carlos couple au
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller au
7
good valie convenient accomodation
2026-01-19 via Nuitee