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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Mountain View Queen Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two Double Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4-star hotel in Cairns North
Along with 3 outdoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns features 3 outdoor swimming pools. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2562 square feet (238 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Coral Hedge Brasserie - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

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

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Hedge Brasserie

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,562 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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: 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had great time at Rydegs explanade. Great customer care support always..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a great location and beautiful place to stay in. They did not pay attention to any of the benefits for an Expedia VIP stay except for the room upgrade, and when I requested them, I was turned down. The employees were nice but did not care to help at all. They did not make the stay better as a member and I was disappointed as I chose this hotel due to the VIP availability.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, great pool, parking costs extra.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, excellent location and best customer service, amazing views from room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and would happily stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and the breakfast was fantastic. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noaah Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice resort although the walls are not sound proof… you can hear people shower and flush toilet if you are in your bathroom as well as outside noise in the corridors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice bar and restaurant. Friendly staff. Easy walk along the boardwalk to the Night Markets and The Pier for our booked activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family trip

Great location, only 20 minutes from the airport and walking distance to everything else. Had a family room with a bunk bed in another bedroom which was great but the bottom bunk needed a good cleaning. Both bunks however had their own TV so the kids really got a kick out of that.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An old and tired hotel desperately needing an update. The bathroom fittings barely cling to the walls, the bath itself had what appear to be mould around some tiles. The pool deck paint has lifted everywhere and trying to find a pool lounge not covered in bird poo was a challenge. any positives? The sea view was great but be sure paid for that, and we visited the bar twice and the guy was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satwinder

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities with multiple pools, walkable distance to cbd! Great restaurant with buffet breakfast availability! Board games and swim floaties available for complimentary hire! We had beautiful ocean views from our room!

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 days in total, the staff were very helpful and friendly towards us, the breakfast buffet was exceptional, the coffee was just right and affordable, the hotel was clean and welcoming, stunning views and nice pool areas. However; in the bed I slept in there were bed bugs, I woke up every night and into the morning with bite marks all over my body. Our room didn’t get cleaned for 3 days - I complained and it was corrected onto my final bill, but having a clean room after a extremely long and tiring day after touring Cairns would of been ideal. We hardly had any towels, when I asked the cleaning staff I got given 2 when there was THREE of us in the room!! They need more signs for “No Smoking” outside, there were a couple of people smoking outside in the pool areas and around my kids - I didn’t appreciate that! Over all we were happy with the hotel, but they need to focus on the house keeping services.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel needs a facelift.

The appartments are very run down and outdated, the parking should be included in the booking price. The facility is becoming very run down and outdated, it is looking well upon its years and it’s not keeping up with other businesses within the region. Although it’s in a great location as it’s near all Amenities shops, restaurants, sporting facilities, it’s just a shame it looks old.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna Alexandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely, short walk to muddys playground and cafe. Rooms were outdated, bathroom was from 80’s and the balcony felt like it was going to fall off. Kids refused to swim in the pool after one time cause it was so dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Good hotel with pool.

Good hotel with pool. Good breakfast. Ideal for short stay, not far to walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our bed had dirty linen upon arrival. We opted for the environment saving waiver of room cleaning for a few days but when we did have the room serviced the toilet wasn’t cleaned and coffee sachets weren’t replenished
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024