Alivio Hotel Cairns

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (129 reviews)
136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870 , Cairns , AU

Facilities

Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Nice pool area
Cons:
Limited services
Poor value for money
Food service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Rooms were clean, but there were issues with daily servicing and access to fresh towels.
Service
9.63
Staff were friendly and professional, though reception and restaurant services had technical issues.
Location
8.67
Nice location, an easy walk to the promenade, but the surrounding area appears run down.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms are spacious but faced issues like no hot water and infrequent servicing.
Amenities
8.15
Pool area is nice but lacks heating and the restaurant was closed for renovations.
Value for Money
7.11
Considered not worth the cost, especially with limited services for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Limited breakfast options and issues with service; restaurant not operating.
Overall Experience
8.63
Generally pleasant stay but marred by several operational issues and unmet expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:42

Property Description

Discover the perfect getaway at Sunshine Tower Hotel, where relaxation meets adventure in the heart of Cairns.

Rejuvenating Spa Experience
Pamper yourself at our serene spa, featuring rejuvenating facials to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Recreational Amenities
Dive into relaxation with our outdoor pool and hot tub, or explore the stunning surroundings with our bicycle rentals.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy modern comforts in our air-conditioned rooms, complete with flat-screen TVs, refrigerator, microwaves, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected throughout your stay.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cairns by making your reservation today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 129 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Zac couple gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Fred solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

The staff, room, cleanliness, facilities and location is excellent.

Cons:

Thought that house keeping of the room could be done after 3 - 4 days instead of after 7 days & having a toaster in the room would have been great.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Adam couple au
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller au
10
Absolutely 💯 Awesome 😎
Pros:

Awesome 😎 location n good value for money. Private n quiet. Pool area was excellent as well. Staff was very friendly n happy. Would recommend hotel to family n friends to book n stay here.

Cons:

There's nothing bad to say about this place.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Bianca C. solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Room was dated and not overly clean. White towels had stains on them and toilet wasnt clean and food item in bathroom sink.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Joel solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Quick easy check in process and friendly staff

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Kurt solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Bed was right lovely init, took me 15 mins to turn off the lamps btw the button is on the side, would i stay here again yes i would

Cons:

No check in before 2pm strict policy, my phone died so had to find my way back to hotel and sit there for 3 hours was my fault but still, would have liked a run down of property etc

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Felipe solo_traveller cl
7
Pros:

Comodidad de la habitación. El hecho de que tenga microondas, refrigerador y amplios espacios.

Cons:

Mi habitación, en algunos dias, se llenaba de hormigas. Despues de las 17 o 18 horas no hay nadie en recepción, por lo que debes llamar al citofono que está fuera del hotel para hacer consultas pero las personas que contestan no manejan infraestructura del hotel.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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SUMANA SHIVKUMAR couple au
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Ruby couple au
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Ramon solo_traveller ch
7
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Opi solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Keely couple au
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Kara couple au
7
Pros:

Reception staff very friendly upon arrival.

Cons:

Ensure that the restaurant staff are familiar with the breakfast passes. A complimentary coffee should also be included in the breakfast passes.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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brian solo_traveller au
6
Cons:

the hotel is undergoing renovations to public areas, so limited restaurant service. the apartments are really hotel rooms with kitchenette squeezed in.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Cherie couple au
8
Good location with fresh clean rooms and very helpful staff.
Pros:

Very clean and quiet room with a comfortable bed
And large balcony. The facilities were suitable. The restaurant for lunch and dinner was exceptional. Breakfast was average I would have liked to toast my bread but there wasn’t one available.

Cons:

Only that my initial room the TV didn’t work and the toilet kept running. I was instantly up graded and really appreciated the staff attitude to offer the better room without hesitation.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Darcy couple au
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Rohan solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Absolutely everything
The whole experience was great .I'm a fifo working so I'm always looking for accommodation close to the airport each month so I'll definitely be returning and hopefully build up a good relationship with you guys for future stays ..

Cons:

Shower head in room 315 needs fixing doesn't really flow properly.. otherwise everything is great

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Kristin couple dk
6
Cheap, central, 50% breakfast included not super clean
Pros:

Ligger centralt. Meget venlig receptionist.

Cons:

Ucharmerende og ikke rigtig rent. Morgenmad er en vaucher til morgenmad der dækker en halv morgenmad på en café. Check-in besked via beskeder i app’en fandt vi først da der ikke blevet svaret på klokken.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Sarveswara couple au
5
Okay
Pros:

Breakfast is outside the hotel

2026-04-30 via Nuitee