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Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4.0 star property
Central hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Cairns

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
The Cairns Sheridan Hotel offers a quiet haven near Cairns Esplanade. Relax in the garden, cool off in the outdoor pool, or enjoy coffee at the café. The sun-drenched terrace is perfect for unwinding, with in-room WiFi and dry cleaning for cyclists and explorers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Flamingo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Cairns Sheridan Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 74 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (AUD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,615 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 18 to 25 per person
  • Extended parking fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cairns Sheridan
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Hotel Sheridan Cairns
Sheridan Cairns
Sheridan Hotel Cairns
Cairns Sheridan Hotel Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel Cairns North
Cairns Sheridan Hotel Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns Sheridan Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cairns Sheridan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairns Sheridan Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairns Sheridan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cairns Sheridan Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cairns Sheridan Hotel located?

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and Rondo Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Cairns Sheridan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff friendly room clean bathroom little old needing some work but was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Semisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
For one night stay was close to airport and good transport buses.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and handy location with the hotel next door
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annetoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for short stay very convenient to get to shopping locations and the staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was disappointing for the price hotel was spotless and well maintained very good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Good breakfast Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff friendly food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Clean, friendly staff, comfortable :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception staff were fantastic ,very friendly and helpful. The restaurant staff were also very good and the dinner was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional team that really went out of their way to help, I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean, with very helpful and friendly staff, spacious bathroom with a separate toilet,I would definitely recommend this property and I wouldn’t hesitate in staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, close to airport, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean close to town and airport. Good sized room. Only complaint was the meal we had at the hotel restaurant, go somewhere else to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

The staff were lovely and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Internet reminded me of the early 2000’s - buffering, buffering… Staff were great. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early checkin at 11.30 am was unexpected but much appreciated as I had a tour in the afternoon. The room was spotless with excellent quality sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful staff made the experience just perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Great parking clean rooms air to cold
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great price and staff go above and beyond
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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