What makes it 92% Couple-Friendly: King rooms feature jetted spa baths and private balconies; on-site Tamarind fine-dining and massage room enable romantic evenings; rooftop pool with inlet views steps from reef cruises.
Cairns Airport: 7.1 km (15 mins drive)
Taxi transfer takes about 15 mins to the hotel.
Reef Fleet Terminal: 300m (4 min walk)
Departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours.
Tip: Book a solo snorkel or dive tour through the terminal operators.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon: 480m (6 min walk)
Seawater lagoon with walking and jogging path.
Tip: Go for an early jog along the waterfront before breakfast.
Cairns Aquarium: 830m (10 min walk)
Explore reef fish, turtles and interactive exhibits.
Tip: Arrive before noon to avoid the afternoon crowds.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Relax under palm trees in the sunbathing area with pool towels provided.
Gym:
Use the 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and free weights.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Enjoy complimentary high-speed internet throughout the hotel.
Casino:
Access slot machines, blackjack and poker tables; gaming stakes apply.
Lobby and sports arena bars:
Order cocktails and bar snacks while watching live sports on LED screens.
The main entrance is stair-free and elevators provide access to every floor.

Yoowoon Kim
My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful experience at the Pullman Hotel. Megan and Matthew were fantastic; they made our stay extra special with a bottle of champagne and chocolates. We also appreciated the early check-in and late check-out, which made our stay even more relaxing. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the casino, and the live music on the weekend. ...
Margi Comrie
Great stay! I remember when it was called the Sofitel back when I lived in Cairns — it used to be my go-to spot for anniversary stays every year. It’s still a great place, though the rooms haven’t really changed much. The only issue I had was the early morning sunlight coming through; I really struggled to sleep in. My feedback would be to add blackout curtains instead of the blinds — that’s proba...
Chelly Parisi
I found all the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast in Merchant Cafe was delicious with a good variety to choose from on the menu. Entertainment in Bar 36 was outstanding. I flew up from Melbourne to see the Dancing In the Shadows of Motown band and they were fantastic. Big shout out to Jacob In reception who booked our Green Island tour and gave us tips. And I appreciated that we were...
Geoff Fuller
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel/casino. The drop off bay for the lobby is not easy to identify however we got it sorted in the end. The reception staff were very good and our room exceeded our expectations. Coffee downstairs in the Merchant Tea Rooms was very good as were the light meals in the casino itself (Flinders …something). We would have no hesitation in staying there again when next ...
Danielle Yancey
Wonderful check-in and check-out experience! Friendly and helpful! Great location to the water / Great Barrier Reef activity office and also the pier where the boat was. The hotel was nice and the cafe and breakfast was great with good food options, coffee and service. The room is definitely aged. Needs updating and re-painting and a bit more cleaning. I stayed for just one night.
Address: 35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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Take a taxi from Cairns Airport (7.1 km) to the hotel in about 15 mins.
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