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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade Cairns hotel in Cairns North with 3 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
VIP Access

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Family Room

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

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 curtains

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 curtains

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

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

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Bathroom

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 curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
At Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • A lift, a vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 242 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

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 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Cot (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 centre
  • Conference centre (2,562 square foot 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
  • Lift (196 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from 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 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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 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

Cairns Rydges
Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Rydges Cairns
Rydges Cairns Esplanade Resort
Rydges Esplanade
Rydges Esplanade Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Cairns North
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 30 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on 7 Jan 2025 start from AU$181.28, 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 Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Self-parking is available for AUD 20 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns located?

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is steps away from Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Base Hospital and St Monica's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 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

Malinda Fernando

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

4/10 Poor

Anna Alexandra

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were an absolute pleasure. They were friendly, helpful and prompt with all of our needs. The restaurant was reasonably priced and the food was excellent. Located about a 15 minute walk from the centre of town (Esplanade) did not pose any problems either.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Feel like I needed 3.5 stars for rating. Property is on outskirts of Cairns in terms of distance to CBD its a good 10 min walk depending on your fitness. Feel we overpaid for quality of hotel as room and facilities are tired in places. If our room is a good example then the hotel is in need if some refurbishment as fittings were tired. We witnessed a man break a deck board by the pool (as it is also tired). He just stood on it. This was promptly - day after, repaired but tells you condition. Etc etc. However upside is good staff, breakfast was good, small but functional gym with good equipment and couple of pool options (but a bit tired) Car parking is NOT included in price it's $15 per day. You can park on the road outside for free at your risk. Bar wise there is one and it offers happy hour drinks 4-6pm. There is a small shop onsite
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were outstanding - they were friendly and always happy to help. We were greeted by the team in the lobby each time we arrived back at the hotel; it was really lovely. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Esplanade
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room is a great option when traveling with children. It has a separate “room” (doesn’t have a door or windows) with a bunk bed and small toddler bed. The double bed is a bit small for 2 people but has a lovely ocean view. The hotel is very old and run down and in a desperate need of a renovation. Our room was quite dirty when we arrived, the carpets made our feet dirty when walking on them and need to be replaced. The blankets didn’t feel clean either and the bathroom shower has mould build up that the staff were not able to clean out. The staff were very accommodating about our complaints and brought us slippers to wear inside the room and bathrobes, as well as providing us with a generous discount on our stay. The swimming pool was also not very inviting looking so we never made use of it on our holiday which is a shame because swimming at the hotel pool is one of our kids favourite things to do on vacation. The hotel is located right near the beach so it’s a short convenient walk to the esplanade. There’s a great cafe and playground nearby but the main dining area is a bit of a walk, about 700-900m, which I don’t usually mind but we were traveling with my elderly parents so we had to drive everywhere as it was too far for them to walk. Overall the staff we very lovely and really tried their best to make our stay comfortable but the hotel really needs to be updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Spacious. Fabulous views from our room on L6. Friendly staff. Swimming pool Walking distance to bus, Esplanade and great restaurants. Happy hour at the hotel bar was a great place to be at about 5.30pm. Thank you to Rydges Esplanade Resort
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pubic hair in floor snd on two seperate days no towels at all. Kettle would not turn off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David Allan

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

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OMG!
The hotel is no better than a mediocre Western Star motel. The floor i stayed on had an old look and musky smell. The room was tiny and extremely basic with minimal facilities. In room dining was a joke and the menus were old and dirty looking. The TV was tiny, with minimal channels . Crystallbrooke leave this museum for dead and for less or the same money. Terrible, look somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay. Very clean. Courteous staff. Great breakfast. Excellent location with outstanding view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are outdated and visible mould and dirt. A lot of money to spend for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Esplanade and restaurant s
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

raelene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff are beautiful Warm friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bharath

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0