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Apr 8, 2023 | 2:06 am

#174

lifetimeblue

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: Scotland, UK

Programs: HH - Diamond BA - Blue

Posts: 461

Stayed here a few weeks ago on our trip down under! It was up there as one of the best stays I’ve had in around 10 years of using Hilton.

The hotel itself is in a handy location in the centre of Cairns, just a few hundred meters from the main marina from which most Great Barrier Reef tours leave from. Around $20 to Uber to Cairns airport.

Upgraded ahead of arrival to Hilton Spa Room with views over to Cairns Wharf and the creek (room 839 I think). Balcony with seating to enjoy the views. A welcome note, wine and chocolate were waiting for us in the room.

Executive lounge on the 9th floor evening service was decent with a good selection of drinks and nibbles. Wine and beer in fridges, and the staff served spirits from the back. The lounge itself had views over Cairns towards the airport with outdoor seating available - a great spot to watch bird flocks and fruit bats as the sun starts to set. The staff in the lounge were particularly attentive and welcoming. A nice touch on Saturday night being a live harpist playing during the evening service, which is a first for me!

Diamonds can have breakfast in the restaurant or in the lounge free of charge. We opted for the restaurant which had a wide selection of food, all of which was tasty and fairly fresh. Again, staff very welcoming. Barista coffee free of charge for Diamonds.

Large pool area with a bar (happy hour 2pm - 3pm). Pool is a lagoon style, there is a spa too which could have been warmer as it was luke warm at best. Currently no spa treatments onsite, though plenty of very good local options only a few minutes walk away.

Late checkout given for 2pm as we had a late flight without any fuss.

Overall a great stay, we’ve left feeling very well treated as Diamond members. If only every Hilton was like this..