Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 class rating
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
+61 740 449 000
7.8
Good
based on 3039 reviews
3,039 reviews
Wed 29/4
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Thu 30/4
1 room, 2 guests
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$86
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Double room
$86
Standard Room
$106
Queen room
$110
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Overview

Located in Cairns, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is an easy drive from Kuranda Scenic Railway and provides on-site parking at an additional cost. It features a fully-equipped gym, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and a heated outdoor spa.

The hotel offers a sauna and outdoor tennis courts, along with free Wi-Fi. Convenient services include an express check-in/check-out feature and a luggage storage facility. It also features a sun deck with mountain, city and ocean views.

All the rooms at Hotel Rydges Esplanade Cairns provide a private balcony, a ceiling fan and a mini bar. Guests can also customise their stay by using the hotel’s weForm service to select flexible add-ons such as amenities and travel experiences.

Rydges Esplanade's restaurants, Coral Hedge Brasserie and Coral Hedge, offer guests dinner every evening. Room service is provided around the clock, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafés can also be found close by.

Rydges Esplanade is within walking distance of Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Railway Station are within a half-an-hour walk.

7.8
Good rating
Based on 3,039 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Wed 29/4
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Thu 30/4
Standard Room
1 queen bed
$106
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$115
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$129
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
$110
nightly with fees
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$157
nightly with fees
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$162
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
$86
nightly with fees
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$147
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$151
nightly with fees
Executive room
bed type unknown
$173
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$188
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$201
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Fitness

  • Tennis

Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7.8
Good
3039 verified ratings
Wonderful
1033
Very good
652
Good
595
Okay
253
Fair
246
Mediocre
119
Poor
141

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location close to the city center and Esplanade, as well as the beautiful sea and mountain views. The staff received positive remarks for being friendly, helpful, and respectful. Many guests enjoyed the comfortable beds and spacious rooms. However, some guests noted issues with cleanliness, outdated rooms, and additional costs such as parking and food charges. Noise from traffic and neighboring rooms was occasionally mentioned. Overall, the hotel offers good value with a pleasant atmosphere and convenient access to local attractions.
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Service8 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
Gully, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Good location and nice pool
Cons (-) Expensive parking, lots of mold on the AC vents
6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2019
Pros (+) The rooms were spacious, and the staff were nice.
Cons (-) The rooms, especially the bathrooms are a bit dated. It would be a good idea for the hotel to go through a remodel. But it was clean and everything worked, just needs to be brought out of the 90s.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the location is ok. The view is pretty good as well.
Cons (-) Evidently the room had just been "refreshed" however the bathroom was extremely dated with cheap metal fittings that reminded me of my early days in the Army. The layout of the room was bizarre to say the least so much so that you would have to turn your head 90 degrees to watch the TV from the bed. The air conditioning is pre-set to 25 degrees Celsius which in the wet season is not sufficient and...
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2.5
Poor
Gonçalo, Feb 2017
Pros (+) The bartender luke was very professional
Cons (-) They gave disable room with garage view , no transportation and no room service even when I checkin at 1130 pm . Shame when the hotel was empty. They need to learn some management hospitality.

Location

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Hospital273 m
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1 km
  • Marlin Marina1.2 km
  • Cairns Central1.3 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive1.3 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel1.3 km
  • Cairns Railway Station1.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal1.3 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome1.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino1.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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December
September
$194
$170
Cheapest month to stay with an average 16% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 32% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, plan to stay on a Saturday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $110, while the most expensive was $270.
  • How long should you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • Where is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns located?

    Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is located at 209-217 Abbott Street, 0.9 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Hospital is the closest landmark to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

  • Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns from the airport?

    Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 3.5 km from Cairns. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 124.8 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

    Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.9 km
Cairns
3.5 km

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