Hilton Cairns is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cairns City, Australia, hosting 250 at dinner and 300 at the ceremony. Best months: June, August, September, October.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns CityQueensland, Australia

Hilton Cairns sits 14 minutes from Cairns Airport (CNS) with water and mountain outlooks, an on-site chapel, and 263 guest rooms for visiting guests.

Guests
250 at dinner300 at the ceremony
Rooms
263 rooms
Cost
A$79 to A$160a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Aug–OctAisle estimate
Getting there
CNSabout 14 min by car

About the venue

Hilton Cairns sits 14 minutes from Cairns Airport (CNS) with water and mountain outlooks, an on-site chapel, and 263 guest rooms for visiting guests.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site for up to 300 seated, then move to a seated dinner for 250 or a standing reception for 400, indoors or outdoors.

In-house catering and an on-site bar are available from AUD 79 to AUD 160 per head, with an on-site coordinator, dedicated dance space, and music permitted until the 12:00 AM noise curfew.

Fireworks are allowed, children are welcome, and no full venue buyout is required.

  • On-site chapel with legal ceremonies permitted at the venue
  • Seats 300 for a ceremony, 250 for seated dining, or 400 standing
  • 263 rooms across 19 room types, including suites and accessible rooms with roll-in showers
  • 14 minutes from Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
400 guests
Ceremony, seated
300 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
263 rooms
Room types
19 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Music until
12:00 AM
Fireworks
Yes
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: out of season
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Nearest airport
CNS, 14 min by car
Phone
(07) 4050 2000
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Hilton Cairns

“Very large, extremely comfortable and well presented a great ensuite with luxury products, with fabulous ocean views from our window and balcony.”

Michael RaffertyRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 2,554 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and the hotel has its own chapel. Outdoor ceremonies are also possible.
How many guests can we host?
The venue accommodates up to 300 seated for a ceremony, 250 for a seated dinner, and 400 standing, with a minimum of 2 guests.
What is the cost?
Pricing is per head, ranging from AUD 79 to AUD 160. Catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site.
How late can the reception run?
There is a noise curfew of 12:00 AM. Fireworks are permitted and there is dedicated dance space.
Do we need to book out the whole hotel?
No, a full buyout is not required. The hotel has 263 rooms available for your guests, and children are welcome; pets are not allowed.

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Sources and booking notes

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A$79 to A$160a head

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