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Alivio Hotel Cairns

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 6-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

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136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior balcony (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior balcony (mountain view)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Studio Queen

Standard Studio Queen

Standard Studio Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior + balcony (pool)

Superior + balcony (pool)

Superior + balcony (pool)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior + balcony (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior + balcony (mountain view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Split + balcony (Pool view)

King Split + balcony (Pool view)

King Split + balcony (Pool view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Studio (pool side)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio (pool side)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 bedroom apartment (pool side)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

King Split + balcony (Mountain view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (pool side)

Superior Studio (pool side)

Superior Studio (pool side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio (mountain view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (ocean view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio (ocean view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom apartment (ocean view)

  • Sleeps 3

1 bedroom apartment (mountain view)

  • Sleeps 3

King Split balcony (Mountain view)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Studio (mountain view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio (mountain view)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Studio (ocean view)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio (ocean view)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for King Split balcony (pool side)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

King Split balcony (pool side)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior balcony Pool Side

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior balcony Pool Side

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns puts you in the heart of Cairns, within just a 10-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at Beautilashious can include facials and mani/pedis. Enjoy the Hot tub, free pool cabanas and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Cairns Central Business District hotel include Cairns Private Hospital and St Monica's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Hotel with a full-service spa, 6-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade
Alivio Hotel Cairns offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Alivio Hotel Cairns. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1991
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Alivio Hotel Cairns offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Beautilashious. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, on-site parking and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sunshine Tower Hotel Cairns
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

Alivio Hotel Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

As of 25 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alivio Hotel Cairns on 26 Nov 2025 start from NZ$211.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

Yep, Alivio Hotel Cairns has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Alivio Hotel Cairns?

The closest beach to Alivio Hotel Cairns is Yorkeys Knob Beach (11.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

Yep, Beautilashious is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does Alivio Hotel Cairns have a pool?

Alivio Hotel Cairns has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

Alivio Hotel Cairns features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas.

What makes Alivio Hotel Cairns a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Alivio Hotel Cairns.

Is Alivio Hotel Cairns family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Alivio Hotel Cairns is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

No, Alivio Hotel Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alivio Hotel Cairns?

No, only service animals are allowed.