Our Story
At Cairns Sheridan Hotel, our story is one of passion and dedication. In 1996, we opened our doors to guests with a firm commitment to providing exceptional experiences and unmatched hospitality to visitors of Cairns. In 2012, we embarked on an exciting new chapter when Melanesian Tourist Services acquired the hotel. Under their ownership, we underwent a comprehensive refurbishment of all 74 rooms in 2021, while staying true to our roots and upholding the same sincere and warm hospitality that our guests have come to love. From our elegant accommodations to our world-class facilities, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that every guest feels right at home with us. Our mission is to make every stay a truly memorable one, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to Cairns Sheridan Hotel.
About Melanesian Tourist Services (MTS)
MTS was established by the late Sir Peter Barter Phd. (Hon), GCL, OBE, Kt in 1975, named after the Melanesian people of Papua New Guinea – after falling in love with their natural warmth and the spectacular beauty of Papua New Guinea whilst flying for TALAIR as a young man. Read more here.
Within Australia, MTS also owns and operates the Tropical Heritage Cairns. In Papua New Guinea, the company owns Madang Resort, Kalibobo Village and Niugini Dive Adventures.
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Environment & Sustainability
Throughout the Cairns Sheridan Hotel, we are committed to protecting our environment and minimising our footprint. At the Cairns Sheridan Hotel, we have implemented the following initiatives:
Installation of a self-charging Tesla EV station for guests to use whilst staying with us.
E-Scooters are available for guests to hire.
Wherever possible, we source our food and other supplies locally.
Menus are designed to showcase food that is fresh, and in season.
Unless requested, bed linen is not changed until the fourth day of a guest’s stay.
Guest room key cards are collected and reused.
Recyclable materials including paper and plastics are collected for recycling.