Hotel Information: A driveway of palm trees leads to the doorway of the Cairns International Hotel. Inside, the expansive three-storey atrium lobby has patterned marble floors, wooden balustrades, arched windows, and cane sofas that suggest the atmosphere of a grand plantation house. Australian guests, as well as those from North America, Japan, and Europe, relax at the lobby bar and café to the right.

Amenity highlights: The Cairns International Hotel has five dining venues, including a buffet restaurant, fine dining, a Japanese restaurant, and a takeaway bar. The ten function rooms of its conference centre include a 500-square-metre ballroom and two boardrooms. A large, lagoon-style swimming pool is located on a landscaped garden terrace. It has a swim-up bar and adjacent spa tub. A fitness centre provides a range of exercise equipment and two saunas.

Insider tip: The Esplanade, just a block from the hotel, is a popular place for jogging and evening walks. White ibis stalk through the mud when the tide is out. Rusty's Market, off Grafton Street, is an authentic market experience; run by Hmong immigrants from Cambodia and Vietnam, it offers fruit and vegetables, crafts, and leather. Grafton Street is also considered to have some of the city's best coffee shops.

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Rooms

Guestrooms at the Cairns International Hotel have private balconies with city and mountain or harbour views, as well as outdoor tables and chairs. Guestrooms are decorated in blue and green, with on tropical-themed prints on the walls. Desks have lamps and high-speed Internet access, which costs AU$0.55 per minute, to a maximum of AU$29 in any 24-hour period. Cable/satellite TVs offer CNN, Fox Sports, Music Max, Lifestyle, and CCTV, as well as pay movies and e-mail access. There are also chests of drawers, minibars, and tea/coffee makings. Other amenities include irons/ironing boards, and safes. Bathrooms have black granite bench tops, and combination showers/tubs. There are also hair dryers, bathrooms scales, and makeup mirrors.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Pay movies
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathroom telephone

• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Bathroom scale
• Shower/tub combination
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The Cairns International Hotel has a large, lagoon-style swimming pool located on a landscaped, third-level terrace. It has a swim-up bar and adjacent spa tub. The pool is surrounded by large decks and tropical gardens. A fitness centre provides weights machines, cycles, a treadmill, stair machine, and rowing machine, as well as two unisex saunas. Bicycles can be rented at the concierge desk for AU$6 per hour, AU$18 per half day or AU$27 per day.

Cairns has a wide variety of sporting and water activities. The Esplanade (one block) has jogging and biking tracks, tennis courts (1 km), and the Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon (300 metres), a 4,800-square-metre saltwater pool with sandy beaches and a dedicated children’s area. Cairns CBD has several health clubs that offer classes in aerobics, Pilates, and yoga. Water sports such as jet skiing, motor boating, and parasailing can be arranged through the hotel or at the various operators at the Pier Shopping Centre or Reef Fleet Terminal a short walk from the hotel. Helicopter sightseeing is available at the aviation terminal (8 km). Waterskiing and wakeboarding on fixed cables can be enjoyed at Smithfield, an 18-kilometre drive north of Cairns. This is also the location of the Cairns Golf Club, which has a driving range. Rafting can be enjoyed on the Barron River, a twenty-minute drive away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Swimming on site
• Motor boating nearby

• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

The Cairns International Hotel has 321 guestrooms and suites in a 16-storey tower block, the tallest building in Cairns. It has five dining venues, including a buffet restaurant, fine dining, a Japanese restaurant, and a takeaway bar. The ten function rooms of its conference centre include a 500-square-metre ballroom and two boardrooms. There is an unstaffed business centre with computer terminals offering wireless Internet access. A large, lagoon-style swimming pool is located on a landscaped, third-level terrace. It has a swim-up bar and adjacent spa tub. A fitness centre provides a range of exercise equipment and two saunas; bicycles can be rented from the concierge desk. A small lobby shop offers beachwear, jewellery, and souvenirs. The hotel also has a coin-operated laundry.

Valet parking:
Valet parking is offered in a secure, underground parking beneath the hotel (surcharge).

The Cairns International Hotel has ten function rooms located over three floors, including a 500-square-metre ballroom and two boardrooms. There is an unstaffed business centre with computer terminals offering wireless Internet access, while both high-speed and wireless Internet access covers the conference zone. Business services are available through reception. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business centre: The Cairns International Hotel has an unstaffed business centre off the lobby, which can be accessed 24 hours with guestroom keys. There are two fixed computer terminals, a laptop, and a printer.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access covers the conference rooms, lobby, Lobby Bar, and Café Coco. Access costs AU$0.55 per minute to a maximum of AU$29 in any 24-hour period. The conference rooms also have high-speed Internet access. Internet access at the business centre terminals costs AU$16 for 30 minutes, AU$36 for 2 hours, and AU$50 for 12 hours. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The Cairns International Hotel has ten function rooms located over three floors. The largest is the Grand Ballroom, which is 500 square metres and can cater to 600 people in cocktail and theatre styles. It can be divided into two rooms of equal size. The other eight rooms range from 58 square metres to 106 square metres in size, some of which can be combined to create larger zones. The two 72-square-metre boardrooms are decorated in colonial style, with carved chairs and sideboards and chandeliers. There is also a 330-square-metre pre-function foyer on the ground floor, as well as two large pool decks. A range of audiovisual equipment is available, and includes flip charts, data projectors, PA system, microphones, and slide projectors.

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 321
• Number of floors: 16
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Business center
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge

• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Parking garage
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swim-up bar
• Technology helpdesk
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Cairns International Airport (CNS): Approximate travel time is 10 minutes and distance is 8 km.

Getting there: Taxis, and an airport shuttle bus service that will drop you at the Cairns International Hotel on request, are the easiest means of transport. Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: Cairns city centre is relatively compact and contains everything of interest to most visitors, so walking is a convenient option. There is a taxi service. Taxis can sometimes be hard to find on the street, but can usually found at the nearest hotel. Public buses in Cairns depart from City Place Mall where Lake Street and Shield Street intersect, but buses can be caught from anywhere along the bus route, providing there is a convenient place for drivers to stop. Buses head both north and south, through the suburbs and onwards along the coast. Tickets are bought on board.

By bus (click here)

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Cairns International Hotel
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$10

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): An airport shuttle bus operates from outside the arrivals hall to various hotels and other destinations in the city centre, including the Cairns International Hotel. Reservations in advance are not required.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 10 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$16–$25

Instructions: Free taxi telephones are located in the arrival halls, and taxis can be hailed immediately outside the terminal.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 15 minutes

Driving directions from Cairns International Airport (CNS): Exiting the airport, follow Airport Drive to the T intersection and turn left onto the Captain Cook Highway. This leads directly into Cairns centre, where it becomes Sheridan Street. At the end of Sheridan Street, before it turns sharply to the right, make a left turn into Wharf Street then take the second on the left into Abbott Street. The hotel is on the left before you reach the next intersection.

Know Before You Go

Pets (other than seeing-eye dogs) are not permitted in the Cairns International Hotel. Under Queensland state laws, smoking is not permitted in restaurants and public areas.

Box and Irukandji jellyfish are prevalent in coastal areas of Far North Queensland, including Cairns, between the months of November and April, when swimming in the ocean is not advised. During this time, stinger nets are set up in some areas to provide safe swimming. Extra care is required at any time because of possible strong currents, rips, and saltwater crocodiles. Visitors should swim only at designated Life Saving patrol areas.

Due to heavy rain, the pool deck at the hotel has sustained damage and will be closed until further notice. Arrangements for guests to use the pool at the Sebel Harbour Lights have been made. Please contact the front desk or concierge for more details.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• Internet access (surcharge).
• Valet parking is offered in secure, underground parking beneath the hotel and costs AU$7 per 24 hours.
• Coin-operated laundry costs AU$3 per wash and AU$2 per dryer. This list is not comprehensive. Fees are subject to change.

Dining

Café Coco - À la carte and buffet dining venue. Three-monthly themes such as wild food, seafood, and Cajun. Sunday brunches. Located off the lobby. Décor of wicker chairs and wooden tables. Open daily from early morning to late evening.

Kingsford’s Restaurant - À la carte fine dining venue. Modern Australian cuisine, with Asian and Mediterranean influences. Located on the mezzanine level of the lobby. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only.

Genkai Japanese Restaurant - À la carte restaurant. Bento boxes, sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, and other Japanese selections. Décor of wood and rice paper. Located in Village Lane adjacent to the hotel. Open daily for dinner only.

Lobby Bar - All day à la carte dining venue, with Sunday brunches and snacks. Pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and international food. Cocktail tastings on Friday nights with complimentary finger food. Live entertainment Monday to Saturday. Located off the lobby. Open from early morning to late evening.

Address

17 Abbott Street Po Box 934

Cairns, QLD 4870

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Cairns, Qld., Australia (CNS-Cairns)

Area:

Cairns, Queensland, Australia