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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
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8.2 out of 10
Very good
Experience the ultimate family-friendly getaway at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, where tropical gardens and poolside bars create a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy al fresco dining at Coral Hedge Brasserie, unwind in one of the three outdoor pools, or explore nearby Cairns Central Shopping Centre - all with helpful staff to make your stay seamless.

Popular amenities

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

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 current price is CA $150
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Balcony

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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

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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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $137
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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

At Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. 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

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 at the property
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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 15 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
DONE

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 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 15 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, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cairns Rydges
Esplanade Resort Cairns
Esplanade Rydges Cairns
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Rydges Cairns Esplanade Resort
Rydges Esplanade
Rydges Esplanade Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort
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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 15 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 17 minutes' walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

8.2

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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful with a great selection and buffet availability. (9 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered convenient dining options, a nice buffet breakfast, and friendly service. (6 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, described as refreshing, great, excellent, and nice by multiple guests. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and great breakfast.

It’s a really old hotel, but they keep it exceptionally clean, the staff already friendly and the breakfast was really good. There are some cute little initiatives like if you don’t have your room cleaned every day you get $10 credit to spend in the hotel. We were basically using this as a stop for trips and excursion so $30 credit paid for all our fancy coffees in the nice barista downstairs. If you are planning to spend a lot of time around the pools, then I would say look somewhere else, but if like us you will be mainly doing trips out this is a great place to stay and the price reflects what I’ve described above.
Simon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at the he Rydges Esplanade

Excellent location, staff were very helpful, room was very quiet. Would recommend, and would stay here again.
Julie, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hotel - nothing amazing but nice enough

Sean, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Georgina, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Imogen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Vikas, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Close to main tourist strip of Cairns and everything within walking distance. Surroundings felt safe and staff helpful. The hotel is a bit tired. My main complaint is the air conditioning kept turning itself off overnight, when it hadn’t even reached the set temperature.
Pauline, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Max, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great view large bedroom and bathroom but old building very dated room.
Hi-Jin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joby, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sanghoon, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wamsi, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shirley, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vanessa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brett, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Diane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kiley John Anthony, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Big rooms, lovely resort style pool, walkable to downtown esplanade where the restaurant's were, close to the marina and train station. Would stay here again.
Tracy, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was amazing the pool was excellent, pool furniture could do with an upgrade but clean and plentiful. The staff were amazing at every level. The rooms were older style but clean With amazing ocean view. Great buffet breakfast. Would definitely come back again.
Sharon, 6-night family trip
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