Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪18 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 mi (1.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 18 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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
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. Wrap up your day with a 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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

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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

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
  • 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 30.0 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 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

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Little things about the room were not thought out. It was hard to find a plug to charge phone. Only one was behind tv. Bath was only for children. No slip mat in bath for shower. Small scratchy towels, etc. Okay, but not fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BEVERLEY ANN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was on a nice walkway on the foreshore.House keeping wasn't the best. Empty tissue box wasn't replaced. No floors vacuumed for the 6 nights stay. Lots of marks on the walls . For each day of no housekeeping a $10 credit was given for maximum of 3 days to use on food and beverage. Breakfast very expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aubon

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lagoon Pool
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wamsi

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views and everything required for a comfortable stay and staff friendly and very helpful with anything asked of them
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms need up dating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana Ines

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place needs a proper clean and make over. The tiles in the bathroom had mold on them as well as the ac. The walls had some holes and the paint was coming of in places. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simranjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No wifi, No microwave. Old tv
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely facility, coffee downstairs was excellent, breakfast buffet was well priced and well staffed. Rooms clean and well appointed. Everything you expect, lush tropical pool. Ocean views are gorgeous. Parking was easy and secure. Close to hospital, skatepark, minutes drive to the night markets. It will be my new go-to accommodation when visiting Cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Eamon, Innisfail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and the bed was reasonably comfortable. However the room is not sound proof
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I put my rego no in wrong. so hot chaged twice for parking $35.00
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely staying with Rdyges, the excellent part was the upgrade to ocean view. Good breakfast options but will recommend to change atleast some menu in 2-3 days. But overall good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025