Ocean-view rooms offer breathtaking vistas of the channel, creating a serene atmosphere. Enjoy the rooftop pool, convenient access to the Convention Centre, and casino perks.
Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, or check out an event or a game at Barlow Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
What's nearby
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cairns Esplanade
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cairns Convention Centre
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cairns Marlin Marina
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Reef Hotel Casino
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Cairns Station
16 min walk
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Dundees on the Waterfront
5 min walk
Hemingway’s Brewery
4 min walk
Bar 36
3 min walk
Hilton Executive Lounge
3 min walk
Cafe Sunrise
3 min walk
About this property
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection provides a casino, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 38 casino gaming tables, 455 slot machines and a casino VIP room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Fusion cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with free cabanas and sunloungers
Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
Babysitting (surcharge), a computer station and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with Jetted bath and designer toiletries
42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Balconies, recycling and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Does The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection on 2 Nov 2026 start from £147, 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 The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection?
Self-parking is available for AUD 12.00 per night. Valet parking is available for AUD 20.00 per night.
What time is check-in at The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection located?
This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Reef Hotel Casino and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 16 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The property was central to everything, staff were helpful and friendly. Room was beautiful and spacious and balcony with pool view perfect. Also several restaurants and bars to choose from.
Great location, got to watch a cruise liner slowly come into port from my room balcony. In a quiet spot of Cairns, barely any traffic so very peaceful.
Rooms are quite spacious, the shower even has a bench in there to really relax! Conveniently next to the marina if you’re going on a barrier reef trip, short walk to all the restaurants and cafes too.
A very clean spacious room. All staff friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast with reasonably priced evening meals available. The only negative was the street noise coming from the youth of Cairns on Friday and Saturday nights through until 4:00 am. If staying on these nights see if you can get a room not facing Abbott St.
We would have preferred a buffet breakfast but the Alacarte was very nice .Katrin at breakfast was wonderful and looked after us really well. All the staff from reception to housekeeping to hospitality were especially helpful. There is a Woolworths just around the corner and the bus terminal is a comfortable walk, even for us seniors. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom had a separate toilet with basin. body wash shampoo and conditioner were on the wall dispensers which was very convenient. Lifts were prompt even though the hotel was at capacity.
Generally a great hotel in a convenient location with great staff.
We will stay here again!
Beautiful big comfortable bedroom. Extremely helpful concierge (both gentlemen we dealt with). Excellent location for trips to barrier reef and good restaurants hereby. Very nice outdoor pool area.