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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Ocean View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mountain View Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Along with 3 outdoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a conference centre are on-site.
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers 242 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Private Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Coral Hedge Brasserie
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2562 square feet (238 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Coral Hedge Brasserie – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Hedge Brasserie

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Splash pad
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,562 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (196 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cairns Rydges
Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Rydges Cairns
Rydges Cairns Esplanade Resort
Rydges Esplanade
Rydges Esplanade Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Cairns Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Cairns North
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and helpful. Room is good size and pretty nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely big room, had the best ever buffet breakfast 2 mornings in a row plus a yummy dinner on our last night at the resort, compliments to chef on cooking our rump steaks to perfection 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pammy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room location good near far end if esplanade just an overnight stop so didn’t use facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brody

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities. Kind staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soph R

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eleanor

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tim, Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good room with nice ocean view. Pool was large with good sun deck and loungers. Gym is very basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lewie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a night place to stay at staff were nice also had cheap drinks and had happy hour nice out door area with and pool also did room service and was cheap
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, close to restaurants, good ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was run down 1 pillow each that was so thin had to put cushions underneath to help soap / shampoo dispensary were near empty Basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jonalyn

Travelled with family and small children
N0t applicable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kennetta

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room is very run down, wood peeling. Looks in need of a makeover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay for families, good value. Though like most rydges in need of a renovation. Plenty of space in rooms which was a great bonus, liked that they offered choices of food preprepared for arrival like a fruit platter or cheese board. Though did book a certain price via expedia and the online check in increased the price further then agreed. Staff able to accomodate late check in and also keeping our bags so we could explore on our final day. Breakfast was great though was incredibly busy maybe due to the tropical low storm we had. Location was perfect to access the esplanade and waterfront as well the aquarium and harbour. Would be good to have vegetables and salads as options with the food on the room service menu as most dishes were burgers, pizza and chips on the side. Though there are restaurants within close proximity we used room service due to the weather on our first day. Staff were amazing. Only other issue being having checked in for 1adult and three kids we only had two towels in room. This was easily ammended. Balconies were slippery in the wet weather. Our next door neighbour was smoking on the balcony, so we did get some smoke wafting in for the brief moments we opened up the door, very noticeable difference between Qld and NSW towards smoking on the streets and hotels. Overall a great place for families, good location and staff. Would stay here again if planning to do lots within city or heading out and just needing a base to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, ease of check in and out. Spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and well set up for families, with a queen bed and bunk beds. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help, which made our stay more pleasant. The hotel itself is older and does require some maintenance, particularly around the pool area. There were a lot of birds, and bird droppings were noticeable on the deck, chairs, and surrounding areas, with some decking boards also lifting. In the room, a few basic items needed attention — the kettle didn’t stop boiling, and some cups and plates were missing. We only had breakfast once. For families, there is better quality breakfast option just across the road with park facilities, so that’s what we preferred. However, if convenience is the priority, the hotel breakfast is fine. The pancake machine could use improvement — either more machines or just having pancakes made by the kitchen, as we waited around 15 minutes to make a single pancake. More information at check-in would have been helpful, such as where facilities are located (laundry, restaurant), restaurant opening times, and when QR code ordering or maintenance services are available. Overall, considering the price, location, and family friendly facilities, the hotel offers good value for money. We would stay here again. Family - 4 adults + 3 kids. - 2 rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, hotel need update rooms and building. Not to many options for food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026