Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0-star · 35/41 Wharf St Cairns City Center
4.4(2,235 Google reviews)
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0-star · 35/41 Wharf St Cairns City Center
4.4(2,235 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 1995 · Renovated 2001 · 127 rooms
Near: Sunlover Reef Cruises · 3 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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You can eat well without leaving the hotel. Tamarind Restaurant serves award-winning Australian freestyle cuisine, while Soy Kitchen Street Food offers Asian-inspired street food. For a casual bite, Flinders Bar & Grill has bistro-style meals, and Merchant Artisan Food & Coffee is a relaxing café for coffee and light fare. The hotel also has a bar, lobby bar, and café for drinks and snacks. The Night Markets are a 6-minute walk away, and the surrounding city center is full of restaurants and shops.
You are right in Cairns city center, a short walk from the waterfront and Trinity Inlet. The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is a 6-minute walk away, and the Night Markets and NightOwl are close by for casual browsing. Sunlover Reef Cruises and Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises are both 3 minutes away, so the harbor is your doorstep. The Cairns Museum is 6 minutes away, and the Cairns Aquarium is a 10-minute stroll. For nature further out, the Botanic Gardens are 4.3 km and Crystal Cascades 11.4 km, so those need a drive or tour. The hotel itself has a restaurant, cafe, and bars, making it easy to stay local.
From Cairns Airport, taxis and airport shuttles are available for the roughly 7 km trip to the hotel, which takes about 10 minutes by car. From Cairns Railway Station, the hotel is a short walk or quick taxi ride away in the city center. The hotel is located on Wharf Street, near the waterfront and Reef Fleet Terminal. If you prefer, you can also arrange a pre-booked transfer or use a ride-hailing service. Both the airport and station are well connected to the city center, so getting here is straightforward.
In the evening, you can stay close and enjoy the hotel's own options: the Lobby bar, Bar, and Cafe offer drinks and a relaxed setting, while the Restaurant serves dinner. For a short stroll, the Night Markets are a 6-minute walk away, and the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is also 6 minutes on foot, a pleasant spot for an evening walk. Sunlover Reef Cruises and Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises, both 3 minutes away, are daytime activities, so for nightlife, the hotel's bars are your easiest choice. The Cairns Museum, 6 minutes away, is a daytime visit, but the area around the hotel has shops and restaurants to explore after dark.
Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Cairns. You can walk to Sunlover Reef Cruises and Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises in 3 minutes, and the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Museum are 6 minutes away. The Cairns Aquarium is a 10-minute walk. For further sights like Cairns Botanic Gardens (4.3 km), Crystal Cascades (11.4 km), or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (12.3 km), you will need a car or a tour. The hotel's central location makes it easy to join day trips to the Great Barrier Reef and other popular tours. It is a convenient starting point for both city sights and longer excursions.

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