Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from room
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    1 min walk
  • Cairns Private Hospital
    2 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    2 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Queen Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Mountain View Queen Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

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

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cairns Private Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Boardwalk/promenade Cairns hotel in Cairns North with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers 242 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 242 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Coral Hedge Brasserie, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2562 square feet (238 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Coral Hedge Brasserie - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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, Korean, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Hedge Brasserie

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2562 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 196
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 120
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and 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 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room is a great option when traveling with children. It has a separate “room” (doesn’t have a door or windows) with a bunk bed and small toddler bed. The double bed is a bit small for 2 people but has a lovely ocean view. The hotel is very old and run down and in a desperate need of a renovation. Our room was quite dirty when we arrived, the carpets made our feet dirty when walking on them and need to be replaced. The blankets didn’t feel clean either and the bathroom shower has mould build up that the staff were not able to clean out. The staff were very accommodating about our complaints and brought us slippers to wear inside the room and bathrobes, as well as providing us with a generous discount on our stay. The swimming pool was also not very inviting looking so we never made use of it on our holiday which is a shame because swimming at the hotel pool is one of our kids favourite things to do on vacation. The hotel is located right near the beach so it’s a short convenient walk to the esplanade. There’s a great cafe and playground nearby but the main dining area is a bit of a walk, about 700-900m, which I don’t usually mind but we were traveling with my elderly parents so we had to drive everywhere as it was too far for them to walk. Overall the staff we very lovely and really tried their best to make our stay comfortable but the hotel really needs to be updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay. Very clean. Courteous staff. Great breakfast. Excellent location with outstanding view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are outdated and visible mould and dirt. A lot of money to spend for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Esplanade and restaurant s
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

raelene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff are beautiful Warm friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bharath

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed but took us a while to get a firm mattress, they were too soft. Internet kept cutting out.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking, good location & friendly staff. Very clean & great view of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

lynsey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel
hotel was ok, facilities were not up to 4 star. Bar and restaurant were dreadful with poor service - staff were not very friendly or welcoming. Hotel is located about 1km from the main eating area of the esplanade but it is a nice walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced outdated rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful place to stay!! Beautiful view and such friendly staff. Beds so comfortable and room very clean. Room service was great!!
Morning sunrise off my rooms balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay,close enough to everything,needs updating
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old facility for what they charge. Bed was done terribly. My grand daughter can do a better job
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Simple not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

TANYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older style property in need of a refurbishment. Key card system is the worst of any hotel ive stayed at; cards constantly lose their coding and need replacement.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maria, Ormeau Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a spruce up but overall the staff were magnificent. The restaurant was fabulous and the food was delicious. The room had a wonderful view of the ocean and it was lovely to sit on the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fair, needs a good interior update and clean. There's some low hanging fruit they couls improve- things like having a bedside table on both sides of the queen bed so guests don't need to keep their bedside glass of water and book on the floor!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024