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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds
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Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

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

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 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

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

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

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

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Balcony

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

About the area

Cairns

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Cairns North hotel, you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital. Cairns Base Hospital and St Monica's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2562 square feet (238 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 242 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2562 sq ft of conference space
  • 238 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator (77 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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: 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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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: approximately AUD 35 for adults and 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Kiley John Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were amazing, kind and very helpful. The whole venue beautiful and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had great time at Rydegs explanade. Great customer care support always..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a great location and beautiful place to stay in. They did not pay attention to any of the benefits for an Expedia VIP stay except for the room upgrade, and when I requested them, I was turned down. The employees were nice but did not care to help at all. They did not make the stay better as a member and I was disappointed as I chose this hotel due to the VIP availability.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, great pool, parking costs extra.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, excellent location and best customer service, amazing views from room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and would happily stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and the breakfast was fantastic. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noaah Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice resort although the walls are not sound proof… you can hear people shower and flush toilet if you are in your bathroom as well as outside noise in the corridors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice bar and restaurant. Friendly staff. Easy walk along the boardwalk to the Night Markets and The Pier for our booked activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An old and tired hotel desperately needing an update. The bathroom fittings barely cling to the walls, the bath itself had what appear to be mould around some tiles. The pool deck paint has lifted everywhere and trying to find a pool lounge not covered in bird poo was a challenge. any positives? The sea view was great but be sure paid for that, and we visited the bar twice and the guy was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satwinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities with multiple pools, walkable distance to cbd! Great restaurant with buffet breakfast availability! Board games and swim floaties available for complimentary hire! We had beautiful ocean views from our room!

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 days in total, the staff were very helpful and friendly towards us, the breakfast buffet was exceptional, the coffee was just right and affordable, the hotel was clean and welcoming, stunning views and nice pool areas. However; in the bed I slept in there were bed bugs, I woke up every night and into the morning with bite marks all over my body. Our room didn’t get cleaned for 3 days - I complained and it was corrected onto my final bill, but having a clean room after a extremely long and tiring day after touring Cairns would of been ideal. We hardly had any towels, when I asked the cleaning staff I got given 2 when there was THREE of us in the room!! They need more signs for “No Smoking” outside, there were a couple of people smoking outside in the pool areas and around my kids - I didn’t appreciate that! Over all we were happy with the hotel, but they need to focus on the house keeping services.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely, short walk to muddys playground and cafe. Rooms were outdated, bathroom was from 80’s and the balcony felt like it was going to fall off. Kids refused to swim in the pool after one time cause it was so dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024