Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk

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Property grounds
View from room
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Ocean View Queen Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Mountain View Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

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

Two Double Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns puts you in the heart of Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a 20-minute stroll of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 2562 square feet (238 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Cairns North hotel include Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk
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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2562 square feet (238 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 242 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2562 sq ft of conference space
  • 238 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers 242 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese

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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 15 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 at the property

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

Payment types

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: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from 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 per cent

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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 Esplanade Resort Cairns Cairns North
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 30 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on 5 Apr 2025 start from AU$169.60, 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 parking available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Yep, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has a self car park for AUD 15 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

The closest beach to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is Palm Cove Beach (20.4 km).

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

Is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and 3 outdoor pools, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is a hit with families.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1074 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, staff that go out of their way. Good sized clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay. Staff were all excellent. We feel the only downside was the property seemed a bit tired, could do with a lift. Otherwise very pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff at Rydges (reception, cleaning & restaurant) were professional, responsive, genuine and helpful. The beds were comfortable. The staff (& beds lol) are let down by managerial decisions that include: - no balcony furniture - charging guests for parking - no blankets on the beds (extra fees apply) - no toilet brushes, single ply toilet paper - bad repair work on deck pool, limited sun umbrellas - scratched and worn paint work - charging guests to use their room's safe These decisions are about putting profit over reputation, and as a result Rydges will lose out on guests coming back in future trips (me for instance). Smart managers make better decisions. Tip - don't opt out of cleaning your room on a Saturday.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and handy to everything. We’ll be back in September when it’s not monsoon time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views and everything required for a comfortable stay and staff friendly and very helpful with anything asked of them
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely facility, coffee downstairs was excellent, breakfast buffet was well priced and well staffed. Rooms clean and well appointed. Everything you expect, lush tropical pool. Ocean views are gorgeous. Parking was easy and secure. Close to hospital, skatepark, minutes drive to the night markets. It will be my new go-to accommodation when visiting Cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I put my rego no in wrong. so hot chaged twice for parking $35.00
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiley John Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, great pool, parking costs extra.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice bar and restaurant. Friendly staff. Easy walk along the boardwalk to the Night Markets and The Pier for our booked activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 days in total, the staff were very helpful and friendly towards us, the breakfast buffet was exceptional, the coffee was just right and affordable, the hotel was clean and welcoming, stunning views and nice pool areas. However; in the bed I slept in there were bed bugs, I woke up every night and into the morning with bite marks all over my body. Our room didn’t get cleaned for 3 days - I complained and it was corrected onto my final bill, but having a clean room after a extremely long and tiring day after touring Cairns would of been ideal. We hardly had any towels, when I asked the cleaning staff I got given 2 when there was THREE of us in the room!! They need more signs for “No Smoking” outside, there were a couple of people smoking outside in the pool areas and around my kids - I didn’t appreciate that! Over all we were happy with the hotel, but they need to focus on the house keeping services.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a facelift.
The appartments are very run down and outdated, the parking should be included in the booking price. The facility is becoming very run down and outdated, it is looking well upon its years and it’s not keeping up with other businesses within the region. Although it’s in a great location as it’s near all Amenities shops, restaurants, sporting facilities, it’s just a shame it looks old.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel with pool.
Good hotel with pool. Good breakfast. Ideal for short stay, not far to walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our bed had dirty linen upon arrival. We opted for the environment saving waiver of room cleaning for a few days but when we did have the room serviced the toilet wasn’t cleaned and coffee sachets weren’t replenished
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rydges on The Esplanade in Cairns is handy and can boast great views of the mountains and water if you select the right room. The full buffet breakfast and lunch options were great, as was the in-room wood-fired pizza! The pools were a bit cold and room a tiny bit worn out with a bed moving around somewhat. Otherwise the place is great. Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024