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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

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

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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 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
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Atrium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬8 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

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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Reviews

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Blade

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room worked well, breakfast was good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MATHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Although a 4 star hotel this appeared mediocre and the pool was not clean. Its just the room and no other extras come with it. Parking has extra fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable but the hotel itself is looking very tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jianfang

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to everthing
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No toaster, or microwave. Limited mugs and glasses. Very expensive dinning. Other then that, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julaiporn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my hubby and 2 kids, 16, 14. We didn’t use many of the amenities since we were out and about the few days we were there. We were able to use the local bus a couple of times and it was a convenient walk from the hotel. It was close to a great cafe - Muddy’s Cafe (fantastic food & view), walking downtown is doable - about 30 min? We ate at the restaurant one night and it was pretty good, decent selection. They had food we could take on the road as well - muffins and some sandwiches which was great as we were heading out for excursions. They have a whole wall of excursions around the area and they set us up with a Great Barrier Reef snorkeling trip. They have shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower, mini fridge, no microwave. Very close to the airport. Decent as far as noise levels from the hallway- people are just not considerate in the halls. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Coffee and tea selections can be improved with addition of some biscuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricky, Singapore

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The estate is generally in ok condition but the toilets had mould and the floor stains. There was no basic amenities like shavers, toothbrush or shower caps. Several days they also provided only 2 towels when there were 3 registered guests
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleena

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient check in.. room was very clean and what i expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith Anne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Affordable place for family groups to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Property was tired. Bar staff were outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view from 11th floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025