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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

4.0 star property
Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Ocean Front Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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137 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre13 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)10 min drive

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About the area

Cairns

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cairns awaits you at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns. Within steps you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Spa by the Sea can include hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Drift on the Esplanade, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Cairns Central Business District hotel, attractions include Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 10 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - 8 min walk
  • Atrium - 3 min walk
  • Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 4 min walk
  • Muddy's Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Courtyard - 7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Cairns Esplanade
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Rydges Tradewinds Cairns. A free area shuttle within 5.00 km is available. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 246 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offers 246 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Spa by the Sea has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Drift on the Esplanade

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 25.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 17.00 per person (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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.
    Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. <

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Yep, Rydges Tradewinds Cairns has a free self car park. Additionally, there is valet parking with in/out privileges for AUD 10 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

The closest beach to Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is Palm Cove Beach (20.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Yep, Spa by the Sea is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have a pool?

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Rydges Tradewinds Cairns a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns.

Is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is a hit with families.

Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 995 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place.
What a magnificent location. Love the sea views. Hope I can afford to stay here after the refurbishment. :)

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

sharon, brisbane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
felt empty
When we arrived to our room it smelt of mould and there was mould all over windows. Went to turn lights on in room, non existence, small orange down lights. There was no soap or shampoo and hate having a cold shower. Need to use lift and other people was using it to move furniture. I think the guest that stayed the same weekend as us should have been told it was the last weekend for it to be open cause of renovations.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, very good. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Air conditioned comfort. Front and back entrances were handy.

6/10 Okay

Maya, brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is a bit dated and tired. Nice staff.
Staff was excellent, helpful and courteous. This hotel is closing down in two days for full renovation by the new owner. We had a good time, used the pool, restaurant. If you opt out of the daily cleaning you get $10 credit on your account every day that you opted out. Reducing your meal and drink cost.
Coloring in
Large room
Lovely pool, but dated
Chilling

4/10 Poor

Brendan, PNG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not an enjoyable stay!
This is the second time I have stayed at Rydges Tradewinds in Cairns. I stayed for a weekend in mid 2015. That stay was fairly average. Main concerns were the room was a bit dated. Other problem was very inconsistent internet. I was there for business and needed access to internet and it was exceptionally poor. I expressed my concerns to staff but got no constructive response. I stayed again last weekend, because my first choice hotel was booked out. The location of Tradewinds is good so I hoped changes had occurred since my last visit. Sadly, no. The first room I was given was tired and dated. Of real concern was a larger patch of black discolouring which looked like mould on the ceiling near the aircon. I requested another room and was given one. This room was much better. Again, the internet was very inconsistent and unreliable, cutting in an out repeatedly. When I raise this concern with staff I was told it was because the hotel was full and there was too much demand. If this was indeed the reason then it does not reflect well on the hotel that they can't consistently provide a stated service. I believe the problem was an inadequate IT infrastructure. I was using internet at 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on consecutive mornings. There was no difference with internet at those times when users would have been minimal. This issue was seriously frustrating and inhibited work productivity. Last morning, no hot water at all in the bathroom. Very poor given cost charged.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything very comfortable. Staff exceedingly helpful and friendly. The hotel position is excellent. Very good value.

8/10 Good

steve, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location friendly staff very clean hotel
Close to good eateries and most activity starting points

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Executive Rooms
We stayed on the executive floor in one of the suites and it didn't disappoint. The rooms were clean modern and had a well stocked bar and espresso machine. Staff were friendly and happy to help with any request. Definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort