Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Upscale Cairns hotel in Cairns North with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Tower
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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Check out the area

Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre17 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina17 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)6 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Mountain View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Cairns

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cairns awaits you at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. Within steps you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 2562 square feet (238 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Cairns North hotel include Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 11 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Atrium - 9 min walk
  • Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • Muddy's Cafe - 3 min walk
  • The Vine Room - 7 min walk
  • Rocco - 6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Upscale Cairns hotel in Cairns North with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2562 square feet (238 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-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
  • Conference rooms
  • 2562 sq ft of conference space
  • 238 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese

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 for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 10.50 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
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,562 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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 (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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.

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: from approximately AUD 20 for adults and from AUD 10.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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 and a first aid kit
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 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 all 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 aged 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
Esplanade Resort Cairns
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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

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on 18 May 2024 start from AU$224.09, including 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.

Is parking available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Yep, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has a self car park for AUD 15 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

The closest beach to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is Palm Cove Beach (20.4 km).

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a family room, which was great! My daughter loved the bunk bed with her own TV. Comfortable bed and clean rooms. Daily housekeeping! Fabulous pool with complimentary pool towels. Great breakfast buffet. Across the road from Muddy’s playground and splash park
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the friendly staff. Always come away feeling good. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Freezing cold throughout the corridors and with the air con off in the room was still cold
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looked like it needed a freshen up. Some parts under maintenance. Didn't take cash which we were not made aware of until check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They are undergoing a renovation so only one lift was working. The room preparer had forgotten to put any bed clothes on the bed (only a sheet). The location is a little bit further than I'd like from the main tourist spots. It is walkable but is on the outer edge. Staff were pleasant and price is reasonable. Very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with ocean view and only 5-10min walking distance to the Esplanade. Handy to restaurants, caffes, shops. Large pool well kept and maintained and is a welcome relief on a hot and humid day. Room very clean and spacious for a couple with a very comfortable bed. Shower facility modern and clean also. Buffet breakfast is great with a good selection of hot food, and fresh salad bar, coffee and juices. Service from all staff is excellent and are always smiling, however it could do with an extra staff during busy hr in the bar. Building could do with a fresh coat of paint, tennis court almost seeing the end of its use by date and it looks tatty. Garden hedge out the back which is just outside of the lower ground rooms that over looks the tennis courts is over-grown and it looks like no one cares. It needs mowing and proper maintenance. Not a good sight for anyone staying in those rooms to open up the curtain to see an over grown hedge and grass. Its only a small area to look after. Needs a shuttle bus service to and from the airport and to other main attractions near by. Only one lift in operation at the time we stayed. Over all definitely recommend it and will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024