Hides Hotel

Hotels
7 (1836 reviews)
87 Lake Street , Cairns , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 1836 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
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ross • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • au
7
N/a
Pros:

great location

Cons:

n/a

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • couple • au
8
Great! Will definitely check in again in the future
Pros:

Proximity to the cbd, great rooms and friendly staff

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Summutha • solo_traveller • au
1
Do not stay here if you like sleep
Pros:

Good size room.
Great location.
The $12.50 breakfast is a good deal
The ham and cheese makes a good toastie with a range of bread types available.

Cons:

The towels smell like they were washed in a deep fat fryer.
There's dust bunnies watching you shower from an inactive extractor port.
It's impossible to get a good temperature for the shower, it's either scolding hot or stone cold. If you do get a good temperature it'll only stay for 1-2 minutes then cycle hot, cold, hot.
There's no teaspoon to stir your coffee and only small cups, no mugs.
There's only 4 single serve coffee's for 2 people for 3 nights!
Only 4 small single serve milk containers.
No microwaves in the room, I'm surprised there's a kettle. No toaster either.
The safe has no lock or key.
It's tiled floors and the tiles have so many cracks and chips you are unable to tell if it's broken or just dirty.
The floors are NOT clean.
No fly screen on the windows if you want fresh air.
You have to slam the door to close it locked which echoes down the corridor waking everyone up.
The beds might as well be made of cement, rock hard.
Although the TV is quite large, watching Any of the channels was almost impossible due to constant glitches.
the sandwich press had the same bit of burnt cheese on it for all 3 mornings. The bananas were there all 3 days and were brown by the 3rd day. The orange juice is extremely sour, I watered it down with the apple juice. 
Also the girl serving should not be wearing bilke shorts/gym tights to work.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Billy • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Everything 😍

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • au
7
Not as good as previous stays
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was not properly cleaned

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Irena • family_with_children • lt
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jack-kenney • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mimi • family_with_children • au
6
Great hotel when you wants to do shopping.
Pros:

Location. It was quite noisy till 3am from outdoor as we stayed at the hotel on Saturday night, but we really loved the location. Easy walk to everything we need to get what we need.

Cons:

Lifts. There was only one old small lift in the facility.
Clearness of the room. Our room had "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on outside door handle when we checked-in and there was an opened plastic bottle left in the fridge, which made us worried if someone would come in later.
No hand towel were provided. There was two bath mats, but no hand towel in the room.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

I like the location, close to the esplande and cairns central , casino very central..

Cons:

This is about the 8+?? Time i have stayed at hides. For location and price only.
In saying that i am not sure why they continually hire the most unfriendly miserable reception staff ! if they smiled they would crack there face.
Sorry this is not a one off. Suggestion, Maybe give an australian citizen a go.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniels • solo_traveller • au
8
Update them damn tv's
Pros:

I like the bedroom layouts

Cons:

You NEED to update the TV's in each room, wjat hotel in the big TWO SIX has bo netflix or youtube atleast

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lindy Martha • family_with_children • pg
9
Great service
Pros:

Great service! Eventhough we had arrived early than the check in time, the staff checked us in without any delays.

Cons:

The towel rack and Toilet paper holder were unstable, would be good to have these replaced. Otherwise everything else was in good condition.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mellzyann • family_with_children • au
1
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Luc • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Calme. Chambre spacieuse.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Simatab • extended_group • pg
5
Enjoyed the stay, decent accommodation, central to the shopping centers and malls.
Pros:

Breakfast and location are fine. Just that it's too noisy from the surrounding pubs and drunkard locals.

Cons:

No duty manager after 10pm in the event of emergencies.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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JUAN JOSÉ • family_with_children • es
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacquelyn • couple • au
5
The price was within our budget although I think a huge amount of pride is needed here.
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing. Room was clean and bed comfortable.

Cons:

Walking into our room, curtains hanging off rods and many holes, certainly not a good look. We feel that the whole place needs a good update. Do not like having shower over bath, not convenient for elderly patrons.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee