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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
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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Queen Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mountain View Queen Room

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

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Queen Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two Double Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk
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 Esplanade. 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 a 2-minute drive from Cairns Central Shopping Centre
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. 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese

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 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

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
  • 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

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 15 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 Esplanade Resort
Rydges Esplanade
Rydges Esplanade Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort
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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. 358 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

The stay was comfortable. The room was clean. The view from the room wss breathtaking. The oceanview room helped us to have a scenic view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saumil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice experience staying at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. Good city location, everything nearby. I also bought paid parking for $15 per night, and it was smooth as. They also have $10 credit that you can use at the restaurant on food or beverage if you choose not to use room-service. There was a little misunderstanding at the time of checking-in, but Gigi and Evelyn were helpful at the time of checking out and sorted things out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked room size and position. giving some beautiful views.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, staff that go out of their way. Good sized clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not friendly at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay. Staff were all excellent. We feel the only downside was the property seemed a bit tired, could do with a lift. Otherwise very pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanghoon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff at Rydges (reception, cleaning & restaurant) were professional, responsive, genuine and helpful. The beds were comfortable. The staff (& beds lol) are let down by managerial decisions that include: - no balcony furniture - charging guests for parking - no blankets on the beds (extra fees apply) - no toilet brushes, single ply toilet paper - bad repair work on deck pool, limited sun umbrellas - scratched and worn paint work - charging guests to use their room's safe These decisions are about putting profit over reputation, and as a result Rydges will lose out on guests coming back in future trips (me for instance). Smart managers make better decisions. Tip - don't opt out of cleaning your room on a Saturday.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Requires updating
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and handy to everything. We’ll be back in September when it’s not monsoon time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Little things about the room were not thought out. It was hard to find a plug to charge phone. Only one was behind tv. Bath was only for children. No slip mat in bath for shower. Small scratchy towels, etc. Okay, but not fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BEVERLEY ANN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was on a nice walkway on the foreshore.House keeping wasn't the best. Empty tissue box wasn't replaced. No floors vacuumed for the 6 nights stay. Lots of marks on the walls . For each day of no housekeeping a $10 credit was given for maximum of 3 days to use on food and beverage. Breakfast very expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aubon

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lagoon Pool
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wamsi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views and everything required for a comfortable stay and staff friendly and very helpful with anything asked of them
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms need up dating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana Ines

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place needs a proper clean and make over. The tiles in the bathroom had mold on them as well as the ac. The walls had some holes and the paint was coming of in places. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025