DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Last updated February 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns sits directly on the Cairns Esplanade, offering families a prime location between the city center and the waterfront. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and spacious family rooms with views of Trinity Bay or the city. Its position puts families within walking distance of the Cairns Lagoon, Esplanade Boardwalk, and the departure points for Great Barrier Reef tours. The hotel's restaurant and room service options make dining convenient for families with young children. **What to Bring** Swimwear for the hotel pool. Sun protection for exploring the nearby Esplanade. Comfortable walking shoes for city exploration. Light layers for air-conditioned spaces. **Best Age Range** Suitable for all ages, particularly families with children 4-12 who will enjoy the pool facilities and easy access to family attractions along the Esplanade without needing to travel far from base. **Good to Know** Valet parking available on-site for a fee. Hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's options. Located directly across from Cairns Lagoon and within two blocks of the main shopping precinct. Concierge can arrange reef tours and other family activities. **Nearby** Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is directly across the street offering free swimming and beach volleyball courts. Cairns Botanic Gardens are a 10-minute drive away featuring easy walking trails and a visitor center. **Tips From Other Parents** Request a room with lagoon views if traveling with kids who get excited about water views. Book reef tours through the concierge rather than street vendors for better family-friendly options. The hotel pool area gets busy mid-morning so swim early or later in the afternoon.
Details
Address: 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Location: Cairns City, Cairns, QLD
Phone: (07) 4050 6070
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cnsdcdi-doubletree-cairns/?SEO_id=GMB-APAC-DI-CNSDCDI
Price: Hilton Honors Gold Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Members with (i) 15 Stays, (ii) 25 nights or (iii) $6,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year. Eligible Spend will count toward Gold Elite Tier Status qualification. | Hilton Honors Diamond Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Members with (i) 25 Stays, (ii) 50 nights or (iii) $11,500 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year. Eligible Spend will count toward Diamond Elite Tier Status qualification. | At least 250 nights (paid or Reward Stays) OR $50,000 + U.S. dollars Eligible Spend since joining Hilton Honors Program | Diamond Reserve Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Hilton Honors Members with (i) 40 Stays AND $18,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend OR (ii) 80 nights AND $18,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year. Eligible Spend will count toward Diamond Reserve Elite Tier Status qualification. | Members may book a Reward Stay for standard or premium room types using nearly any combination of Points and money, in increments of 1,000 Points and starting at 5,000 Points. Points & Money Rewards are available at any Participating Hotel, with no blackout dates. | In the case where room rental/room hire is included as part of a per person meeting package, awarding Points on a portion of the package is at the discretion of the hotel. | Bonus Points awarded through the Event Planner program can be awarded on charges up to $100,000 U.S. dollars. There is no limit on the number of Points that can be awarded per event. | 25,000 Points = $50 U.S. dollars 🏷️ DEALS: Hilton Honors Membership Benefits | Guaranteed Member Discount
Ages: 0–18 years
Category: Hotel
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