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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$124
$113 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

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

Room options

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

Family Room

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

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

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Ocean View Queen Room

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

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

Mountain View Queen Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

With a stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cairns Base Hospital and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Night Markets.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Private Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 242 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Coral Hedge Brasserie, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cairns? This hotel has 2562 square feet (238 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

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 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Splash pad
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Splash pad

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 20 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. 362 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was run down 1 pillow each that was so thin had to put cushions underneath to help soap / shampoo dispensary were near empty Basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jonalyn

Traveled with family and small children
N0t applicable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kennetta

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room is very run down, wood peeling. Looks in need of a makeover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay for families, good value. Though like most rydges in need of a renovation. Plenty of space in rooms which was a great bonus, liked that they offered choices of food preprepared for arrival like a fruit platter or cheese board. Though did book a certain price via expedia and the online check in increased the price further then agreed. Staff able to accomodate late check in and also keeping our bags so we could explore on our final day. Breakfast was great though was incredibly busy maybe due to the tropical low storm we had. Location was perfect to access the esplanade and waterfront as well the aquarium and harbour. Would be good to have vegetables and salads as options with the food on the room service menu as most dishes were burgers, pizza and chips on the side. Though there are restaurants within close proximity we used room service due to the weather on our first day. Staff were amazing. Only other issue being having checked in for 1adult and three kids we only had two towels in room. This was easily ammended. Balconies were slippery in the wet weather. Our next door neighbour was smoking on the balcony, so we did get some smoke wafting in for the brief moments we opened up the door, very noticeable difference between Qld and NSW towards smoking on the streets and hotels. Overall a great place for families, good location and staff. Would stay here again if planning to do lots within city or heading out and just needing a base to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, ease of check in and out. Spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and well set up for families, with a queen bed and bunk beds. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help, which made our stay more pleasant. The hotel itself is older and does require some maintenance, particularly around the pool area. There were a lot of birds, and bird droppings were noticeable on the deck, chairs, and surrounding areas, with some decking boards also lifting. In the room, a few basic items needed attention — the kettle didn’t stop boiling, and some cups and plates were missing. We only had breakfast once. For families, there is better quality breakfast option just across the road with park facilities, so that’s what we preferred. However, if convenience is the priority, the hotel breakfast is fine. The pancake machine could use improvement — either more machines or just having pancakes made by the kitchen, as we waited around 15 minutes to make a single pancake. More information at check-in would have been helpful, such as where facilities are located (laundry, restaurant), restaurant opening times, and when QR code ordering or maintenance services are available. Overall, considering the price, location, and family friendly facilities, the hotel offers good value for money. We would stay here again. Family - 4 adults + 3 kids. - 2 rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, hotel need update rooms and building. Not to many options for food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfy room had an awesome view of the ocean. Clean very spacious definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Clean rooms staff good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being a Vegetarian the options were less as I don’t eat egg aswell. Hence the price looks to be high for vegetarian. Since there was limited veg options I had to order outside. Day 1 I got proper plates but day 2 it was reduced to paper plates and wooden cutlery. I felt this was a bit insulting
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first room had not been cleaned and the phone and tv did not work. The second day we were given a different room which was nicer and cleaner with a better view. It was nice of the hotel to do that. The buffet fmbreakfast was ok but wirh no eggs to order only scrambled and few pastry or fruit choices. There were a lot of young families throughout the hotel. It would have been better to have family floors and quieter floors. All in all it is good value for the price, the staff are very helpful and the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandy Marie

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Jane

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ishita

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mukul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and good sized room. Generally clean room and bathroom. Cons: no control over Aircon, its either on or off so freezing or too hot. Shower / Tub was dangerously small and awkward with rarely any hot water when you need it. Pools were a good size and depth, however could use regular cleaning. Parking was excellent. Would stay again primarily for the location and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and sea facing. Good customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MuhammadHamzaBin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was quite helpful in addressing any issues we had. It was a comfortable stay overall with Rydges
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Deadly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

KIMBERLY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have breakfast. Service at the bar was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025