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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property

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Two beds with matching headboards and white bedding, a desk, and a television, offering a view of the ocean.
Experience the modern architecture of Rydges, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Enjoy a serene evening game of tennis surrounded by lush greenery and the calming sea.
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Relax in a serene garden setting with a pool and lush greenery, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies and a covered walkway.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
$165
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a desk, sofa, and comfortable bed, featuring a flat-screen TV and ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Ocean View Queen Room

Enjoy a sea view from the large window, relax in the comfortable seating area with a sofa and table, and unwind in the bed with a striped bedspread.

Ocean View Queen Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Two beds with crisp linens and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp, set against a neutral backdrop.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Mountain View Queen Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a view of the surrounding mountains and greenery.

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and stunning sea and mountain views.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

Two single beds with striped bedspreads and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Relax in this stylish room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Relax in this stylish room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Family Room

Enjoy a mountain view from the balcony, featuring a bed, a lower bunk bed, and a cozy seating area.

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk 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: 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

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
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

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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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 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

Kaylene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed our stay but was very disappointed in our bathroom as the shower was a mess and you could see that it was dirty and all around the edges of the shower inside were dirty and on the outside of the shower you could see it was dirty
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, big and roomy. Loved that I had a balcony. I had a late check-in which was no problem. I was also able to pay cash for my room on check in. Which is great. Loved that it was 11am check-out. Only thing I didn't like was to park my car in their secure parking I would have to pay extra. I feel that should be included. Apart from that. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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