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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cairns

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

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Private Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬7 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Splash pad
  • 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 20 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
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
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 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. 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

Cairns Rydges
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Rydges Cairns Esplanade Resort
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Cairns North
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns to the airport?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $155, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

How close is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns to the beach?

This hotel is 7.1 mi (15-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 10.1 mi (17-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (18-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns features 3 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a restaurant?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is home to Coral Hedge Brasserie, which features pool views, a poolside location, and al fresco dining.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns to downtown Cairns?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 0.7 mi away from Cairns.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room is very run down, wood peeling. Looks in need of a makeover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay for families, good value. Though like most rydges in need of a renovation. Plenty of space in rooms which was a great bonus, liked that they offered choices of food preprepared for arrival like a fruit platter or cheese board. Though did book a certain price via expedia and the online check in increased the price further then agreed. Staff able to accomodate late check in and also keeping our bags so we could explore on our final day. Breakfast was great though was incredibly busy maybe due to the tropical low storm we had. Location was perfect to access the esplanade and waterfront as well the aquarium and harbour. Would be good to have vegetables and salads as options with the food on the room service menu as most dishes were burgers, pizza and chips on the side. Though there are restaurants within close proximity we used room service due to the weather on our first day. Staff were amazing. Only other issue being having checked in for 1adult and three kids we only had two towels in room. This was easily ammended. Balconies were slippery in the wet weather. Our next door neighbour was smoking on the balcony, so we did get some smoke wafting in for the brief moments we opened up the door, very noticeable difference between Qld and NSW towards smoking on the streets and hotels. Overall a great place for families, good location and staff. Would stay here again if planning to do lots within city or heading out and just needing a base to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, ease of check in and out. Spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and well set up for families, with a queen bed and bunk beds. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help, which made our stay more pleasant. The hotel itself is older and does require some maintenance, particularly around the pool area. There were a lot of birds, and bird droppings were noticeable on the deck, chairs, and surrounding areas, with some decking boards also lifting. In the room, a few basic items needed attention — the kettle didn’t stop boiling, and some cups and plates were missing. We only had breakfast once. For families, there is better quality breakfast option just across the road with park facilities, so that’s what we preferred. However, if convenience is the priority, the hotel breakfast is fine. The pancake machine could use improvement — either more machines or just having pancakes made by the kitchen, as we waited around 15 minutes to make a single pancake. More information at check-in would have been helpful, such as where facilities are located (laundry, restaurant), restaurant opening times, and when QR code ordering or maintenance services are available. Overall, considering the price, location, and family friendly facilities, the hotel offers good value for money. We would stay here again. Family - 4 adults + 3 kids. - 2 rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, hotel need update rooms and building. Not to many options for food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfy room had an awesome view of the ocean. Clean very spacious definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Clean rooms staff good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being a Vegetarian the options were less as I don’t eat egg aswell. Hence the price looks to be high for vegetarian. Since there was limited veg options I had to order outside. Day 1 I got proper plates but day 2 it was reduced to paper plates and wooden cutlery. I felt this was a bit insulting
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first room had not been cleaned and the phone and tv did not work. The second day we were given a different room which was nicer and cleaner with a better view. It was nice of the hotel to do that. The buffet fmbreakfast was ok but wirh no eggs to order only scrambled and few pastry or fruit choices. There were a lot of young families throughout the hotel. It would have been better to have family floors and quieter floors. All in all it is good value for the price, the staff are very helpful and the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandy Marie

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Jane

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ishita

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mukul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and good sized room. Generally clean room and bathroom. Cons: no control over Aircon, its either on or off so freezing or too hot. Shower / Tub was dangerously small and awkward with rarely any hot water when you need it. Pools were a good size and depth, however could use regular cleaning. Parking was excellent. Would stay again primarily for the location and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and sea facing. Good customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MuhammadHamzaBin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was quite helpful in addressing any issues we had. It was a comfortable stay overall with Rydges
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Deadly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

KIMBERLY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have breakfast. Service at the bar was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is awesome! The room is clean but lacks amenities and is quite small. I had the family room…a seating area or a small couch would be a nice addition. Also, a small chair and table at the balcony would be great to have coffee in the morning and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room amenities… no pen, no pad, only 4 tea bags, all the same type … room service forgot face washer .. soap dispenser empty at the beginning of day 4 … packet of soap on vanity not replaced … very average for a resort hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025