Hilton Hotel, Cairns

Set amid tropical greenery on Cairns’ waterfront, this hotel is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef Terminal, where the majority of trips depart, is just 400 meters from the hotel. Within 22 kilometers, reach Crystal Cascades and Cairns Botanic Gardens. There is a lagoon-style outdoor pool and treatments available in the spa.  Enjoy international dishes and BBQ meals on the waterfront terrace under the giant Poinciana tree. Cafe Sunrise sits next to the tropical gardens and offers buffet and à la carte breakfasts, while the bar has an extensive collection of gins ad craft beers.