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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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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

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Ocean View Queen Room

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

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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
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 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
  • 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

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 Cairns North
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property in the quieter part of the Esplanade. Rooms were dated and appliances were old. The bathroom had a mouldy shower curtain. Could definitely use a facelift. Staff were unfriendly. Definitely would recommend other hotels for the price
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome very welcoming. The room was nice and clean and spacious. And loved the fact the bathroom and toilet was away from where we slept. Would recommend to family and friends to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roubal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could have more and better options for breakfast, we had same food for 5 days in a row.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great amenities... all the staff were friendly and only to willing to help with anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I can say is that I would stay there again, it had the comfort and meal selections I like and venue is well located
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room clean and comfortanle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view overlooking esplanade priceless. Hotel just a little outdated but good night rate. So guess u can’t have both.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
a bit run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Farlen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We liked the location and the room was generous. The beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Travelled with partner
Property not well maintained light bulbs out in our room electrical fittings not working. Ate dinner in the restaurant and found a hair in my salad. Felt like a a 2 star property and uncared for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bridie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our one night stay before a flight from Cairns didn’t meet expectations. While the staff were friendly and efficient at check in, the hotel and rooms have seen better days and are quite tired. We had booked a family room which had small bunks for the kids. While these beds worked well, unfortunately both of them had dirty sheets (stains), requiring a call to reception to get them changed when we got back from dinner and pulled back the sheets. They did change the sheets, but we didn’t get an explanation or real apology.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, however very dated. Had buffet breakfast- left alot to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Blade

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room worked well, breakfast was good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MATHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Although a 4 star hotel this appeared mediocre and the pool was not clean. Its just the room and no other extras come with it. Parking has extra fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable but the hotel itself is looking very tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jianfang

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to everthing
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No toaster, or microwave. Limited mugs and glasses. Very expensive dinning. Other then that, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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