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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, pool loungers
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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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 Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

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

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

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Ocean View Queen Room

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

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Mountain View Queen Room

Mountain View Queen Room

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

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About this property

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Private Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Coral Hedge Brasserie
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2562 square feet (238 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 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 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
  • Cot (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 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

More

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

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: 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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
Rydges Esplanade
Rydges Esplanade Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort
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Rydges Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Cairns Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Cairns North
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 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

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is awesome! The room is clean but lacks amenities and is quite small. I had the family room…a seating area or a small couch would be a nice addition. Also, a small chair and table at the balcony would be great to have coffee in the morning and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room amenities… no pen, no pad, only 4 tea bags, all the same type … room service forgot face washer .. soap dispenser empty at the beginning of day 4 … packet of soap on vanity not replaced … very average for a resort hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xianzhong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good and staff is very nice. Beautiful ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were great. A room makeover wouldn't go astray. It was very clean but a bit tired. Double glazed windows might be an idea.🙄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supaporn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed the clean and spacious room. Staff attitude is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and great view of the ocean from the balcony. I loved the location; it was a short, interesting walk to many cafes and things to do. Massive shout out to the staff, especially hospitality, as they were helpful and friendly. As a group of young travellers we definitely felt safe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. We found the staff very friendly and the rooms were very clean and inviting. The only matter I would like to suggest is that when the guest arrives, if they haven't been to the area before that you advise them of the local transport in the area (pick up bus in Lake Street) and how you can easily get around with the bus.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MARISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the hotel were amazing. I had a last minute change of plans and arrived at the hotel at midnight. It was such a relief to have 24 hour service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food quality from restauraunt was a real surprise a credit to the Chef and management
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros The reception and bar staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We paid a little extra for a sea-view room, which offered a wonderful outlook over the bay and esplanade. We tried the daily chef’s special twice; at $25 per person it was excellent value. The sirloin steak in particular was beautifully tender and flavourful, complemented by a $6 happy-hour cocktail or beer between 4–6pm. The guest laundry on several floors was also very convenient for long-term travellers. Cons With newer 5-star resorts along the esplanade—such as the immaculate Crystalbrook Riley—the hotel’s urgent need for a full refurbishment becomes even more apparent. Scuffed doors, worn carpets, and tired décor are visible throughout. On one morning we were woken at 6:30am by loud hammering and drilling, and staff were unable to explain the disturbance. The outdoor pool area, though spacious, was disappointing. Across our five-night stay,there were no cushions or pads on the loungers, making them uncomfortable for more than a short sit. There were also no umbrellas or shaded areas, which is essential under the strong Cairns sun. The wooden decking and surrounding areas were soiled with bird droppings and debris, and the pool itself contained leaves and corroded fixtures, giving the impression of a neglected facility. We ultimately chose not to use it at all. I would encourage travellers seeking a higher-quality experience to consider alternatives where all facilities can be enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENORE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was spotless and extremely comfortable. Only one negative comment would be the BATH in the ensuite. we are 86 and 79 and stepping over a bath is not really safe at our ages. Your room staff were great. We let them know that there was no need to clean our room but happly gave us more milk, coffee and tea . Bar restaurant and front counter staff couldn't do more for us. Even your trainee on the front counter was extremely helpful. We joined your club also whilst we were there but disappointed to see upon my return that none of the stay we had just enjoyed was recorded on our club membership Lenore and Edward Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, perfectly located. Not too close to the esplanade that the noise affects you at night, and not too far that you need a cab. Friendly staff, courteous and helpful with booking attraction tickets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jac

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spectacular 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and made the start of the day hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Petronella

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and relatively close to Cairns CBD. We walked there every day - only takes about 20 minutes to the marina. Room cleaning could be better - only towels replaced and beds made - bathroom not done. However - you can opt out of cleaning on a day by day basis and get discount in the restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khayle

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernd-Rainer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
During my recent stay, breakfast was quite average. Each morning, the same selection of food was available with little to no variety. While it was sufficient, there was nothing particularly memorable or exciting about the options. A bit more diversity or some fresh choices would have been appreciated to improve the overall dining experience. Cleanliness of Pool Area One of the main issues I noticed was the lack of cleanliness around the pool areas. Over the course of four days, the surroundings were not maintained at all. Bird droppings and fallen palm tree branches remained scattered around the premises, detracting from the enjoyment and comfort of the outdoor facilities. Regular cleaning and attention to these details would go a long way in enhancing guest satisfaction. Overall Impression While the accommodation provided the basics, the repetitive breakfast and unkempt pool surroundings left much to be desired. Improvements in food variety and daily cleaning routines could significantly elevate the guest experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025