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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools, near Cairns Esplanade

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Property grounds
VIP Access

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The price is CA $164
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

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

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Bathroom

Two Double Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 10 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 15 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 22 min walk

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

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Cairns Esplanade. Guests can take a dip in one of 3 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Coral Hedge Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 242 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (AUD 20 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 77
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.50 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 30 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 20 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cairns Rydges
Esplanade Resort Cairns
Esplanade Rydges Cairns
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (18-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and nearby?
Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, Coral Hedge Brasserie offers alfresco dining and garden views.
Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns like?
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is in Cairns North, a short 7-minute drive from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and 2 minutes' walk from Cairns Base Hospital. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Family trip
Great location, only 20 minutes from the airport and walking distance to everything else. Had a family room with a bunk bed in another bedroom which was great but the bottom bunk needed a good cleaning. Both bunks however had their own TV so the kids really got a kick out of that.
Jacob, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel needs a facelift.
The appartments are very run down and outdated, the parking should be included in the booking price. The facility is becoming very run down and outdated, it is looking well upon its years and it’s not keeping up with other businesses within the region. Although it’s in a great location as it’s near all Amenities shops, restaurants, sporting facilities, it’s just a shame it looks old.
Shane, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel with pool.
Good hotel with pool. Good breakfast. Ideal for short stay, not far to walk into town.
Kathryn, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Feel like I needed 3.5 stars for rating. Property is on outskirts of Cairns in terms of distance to CBD its a good 10 min walk depending on your fitness. Feel we overpaid for quality of hotel as room and facilities are tired in places. If our room is a good example then the hotel is in need if some refurbishment as fittings were tired. We witnessed a man break a deck board by the pool (as it is also tired). He just stood on it. This was promptly - day after, repaired but tells you condition. Etc etc. However upside is good staff, breakfast was good, small but functional gym with good equipment and couple of pool options (but a bit tired) Car parking is NOT included in price it's $15 per day. You can park on the road outside for free at your risk. Bar wise there is one and it offers happy hour drinks 4-6pm. There is a small shop onsite
Andrew, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rydges on The Esplanade in Cairns is handy and can boast great views of the mountains and water if you select the right room. The full buffet breakfast and lunch options were great, as was the in-room wood-fired pizza! The pools were a bit cold and room a tiny bit worn out with a bed moving around somewhat. Otherwise the place is great. Great location!!
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were outstanding - they were friendly and always happy to help. We were greeted by the team in the lobby each time we arrived back at the hotel; it was really lovely. Thanks for a great stay!
Angela, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anika, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Peter James, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Close to the Esplanade
Hannah, 7-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Rowena, 5-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

James, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Theresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great room. Spacious. Fabulous views from our room on L6. Friendly staff. Swimming pool Walking distance to bus, Esplanade and great restaurants. Happy hour at the hotel bar was a great place to be at about 5.30pm. Thank you to Rydges Esplanade Resort
Marilyn, 11-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Pubic hair in floor snd on two seperate days no towels at all. Kettle would not turn off.
Dave, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

David Allan, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff and location
Heidi, 7-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

OMG!
The hotel is no better than a mediocre Western Star motel. The floor i stayed on had an old look and musky smell. The room was tiny and extremely basic with minimal facilities. In room dining was a joke and the menus were old and dirty looking. The TV was tiny, with minimal channels . Crystallbrooke leave this museum for dead and for less or the same money. Terrible, look somewhere else.
George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay. Very clean. Courteous staff. Great breakfast. Excellent location with outstanding view.
Howard, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Rooms are outdated and visible mould and dirt. A lot of money to spend for what you get.
Nikki, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Proximity to Esplanade and restaurant s
Peter, 14-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Natalie, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Staff are beautiful Warm friendly and accommodating
raelene, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Bharath, 2-night trip
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