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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
Property grounds
View from room
Property amenity
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪19 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

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Queen Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

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: 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

  • 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
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

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great and taxi service was quick. The one thing that we were unhappy about was there was no phone in our room. We advised reception on the night we were in the room. They said it was a long weekend and it will be fixed on Monday. We reminded them daily but nothing was done. Every time we needed to call reception we had to call on the outside line
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
only negative thing about this property was its location. About 20 mins walk from the main restaurant streets in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leann

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location and restaurant on site is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente atención. Servicios y limpieza excelente también.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the room was comfortable enough there was a very musty smell
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Comfy bed (double). Food in the restaurant was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not much to write home about (much like most accommodation in this price bracket). It's an ageing property that has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at the he Rydges Esplanade

Excellent location, staff were very helpful, room was very quiet. Would recommend, and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property has declined over the years when last stayed 10 out of 10 now 6 out of 10 restaurant 5 out of 10 high end restaurant prices for comon pub grub meals are not what is listed on menu when i complained was fobbed off wont be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit far from the eateries, the room has amazing view of the ocean, but has no amenities ie shower caps, cotton tips, cotton balls etc, bathroom is tired, toilet has no exhaust fan, make it very smelly, the staff aren’t friendly or smiling, we feel like we are being treated like a second class citizen in the hotel. The pool towel wasn’t given, we had to request and they didn’t seem to be happy giving the towel. Overall, wasn’t very great experience, if not the view from the room, they would deserve 1 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

Decent hotel - nothing amazing but nice enough

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not clean and anfriedly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damien James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Really dated room, the staff were lovely, food was great, facilities aged and a little run down. I'm guessing the humidity plays a big part in the ageing process.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehran

Travelled with family
its an old hotel that requires complete renovation. The buffe breakfast was very basic and the coffee was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

pankaj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable accomdation with good service staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025