Hides Hotel CairnsvsThe Lilybank Stratford
Lilybank Bed & Breakfast and Hides Hotel Cairns are both endorsed by experts. Overall, Lilybank Bed & Breakfast ranks slightly better than Hides Hotel Cairns. Lilybank Bed & Breakfast comes in at 75 with praise from 2 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's.
Hides Hotel Cairns
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
87 Lake Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Very central, convenient and affordable, with long corridors of basic but acceptable rooms (a few singles), some with shared bathrooms. $80." 
 "Once one of Cairns' rowdiest pubs, the super-central Hides now offers affordable accommodation in basic but clean rooms." Full review
The Lilybank Stratford
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
75 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford, Queensland 4870
From $72/night
- Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "This 1870s Queenslander homestead, originally a mayor's residence, is in a leafy suburb 6km (3 3/4 miles) from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the city." Full review
 "Built in 1887, this two-story Queenslander is a relaxed six-guestroom B&B with spacious communal areas and an alfresco breakfast area." Full review