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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
26 reviews
The room, hadn't been cleaned

The room, hadn't been cleaned properly but his was very quickly rectified once we pointed it out. ... See full review

  • Susan
  • Mar 6, 2011
Great place! Had wonderful sta

Great place! Had wonderful stay See full review

  • Mogen
  • Feb 15, 2011
Hip downtown décor extends to rooftop swimming pool

Rydges Plaza Cairns' rooftop pool is a cool scene during the day. Things really heat up at night when the pool glows with lights. The hotel has a youthful feel to it but it is, by no means, just for the young and single. The Rydges chain's legendary level of service helps make all hotel guests feel as though they are at home. The on-site restaurant, Lilo, serves a full breakfast buffet. The dinner menu fuses Asian, Italian, and Australian cuisines. Outdoor poolside dining is available.

Highlights
  • Modern décor with a downtown feel
  • Rooftop pool lit for the night swimming
  • Lilo restaurant marries Asian, Italian, and Australian cusines
  • Rydges Dream Beds in every room
Rooms

Recent upgrades to Rydges Plaza Cairns' 101 rooms and suites included the addition of the hotel chain's signature ultra-plush Rydges Dream Beds. Contemporary décor with more of a youthful, downtown vibe than many Cairns' lodgings. Amenities include high-speed wired or wireless Internet access and 32-inch flat-screen televisions. Some rooms have balconies. Several bed configurations available with queen, single, and sofa beds.

Features

Lilo restaurant, serving a fusion of Asian, Italian, and Australian, offers indoor and outdoor seating options. Private cabanas are available. The restaurant's bar, Lilo Wet Bar, is decorated in dark woods and bold patterns and provides hotel guests and Cairns locals with an attractive setting for a date.

 

Function areas fit up to 160 guests in banquet-style seating -- great for a destination wedding. Lilo's tropical terrace gardens are perfect for a cocktail party reception of up to 200 guests.

 

Guests receive complimentary access to an off-site health club. Other amenities include laundry facilities and airport transfers.

Transportation

Cairns Airport (4.5 mi/7.2 km)

Nearby attractions
  • Cairns shopping center (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Reef Fleet Terminal (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • The Esplanade Lagoon (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (8.3 mi/13.4 km)
  • Daintree Discovery Centre (71.6 mi/115 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • High-speed wired and wireless Internet access
  • Conference rooms

Rydges Plaza Cairns Rooms

Standard Bed and Breakfast
These spacious rooms feature a Queen Rydges Dream Bed, private step out balconies and an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms. Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. Includes full buffet breakfast for two.
Deluxe Bed and Breakfast
Spacious City View rooms located on the upper floors of the hotel feature 1 Queen Rydges Dream Bed, comfortable double sofa, private step out balconies, an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms, Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. Includes full buffet breakfast for two.
Standard Double
These spacious rooms feature a Queen Rydges Dream Bed, private step out balconies and an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms. Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities.
Standard Twin
These spacious rooms feature 2 Queen Rydges Dream Beds, private step out balconies, an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms. Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities
Deluxe King
Spacious City View rooms located on the upper floors of the hotel feature 1 King Rydges Dream Bed, comfortable double sofa, private step out balconies, an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms, Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities.
Deluxe Twin
Spacious City View rooms located on the upper floors of the hotel feature 2 Queen Rydges Dream Beds, private step out balconies, an ergonomic work station complete with hi-speed broadband internet in all rooms, Also boasting 6 Austar channels, fully stocked mini bar, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
Nearby airports
Cairns Domestic/International Airport.
Area description
Located in the heart of town and only 2 minutes walk to Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Esplanade Lagoon and Markets.

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevators
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Tour Desk
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Lilo
Lilo is the place to be! The newly refurbish restaurant and bar, located level 3 Rydges Plaza, has received rave reviews for its stylish lounge bar and contempary Australian cuisine. Enjoy a cocktail by the bar or relax by the pool...the choice is yours but a must do in Cairns.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (26)

Ratings and reviews for Rydges Plaza Cairns

Overall score

4.3 / 5
26 out of 26
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

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Reviewer score

4
Susan
Not Provided
Mar 6, 2011

The room, hadn't been cleaned

The room, hadn't been cleaned properly but his was very quickly rectified once we pointed it out. Good location, great price - would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Mogen
Not Provided
Feb 15, 2011

Great place! Had wonderful sta

Great place! Had wonderful stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Nov 1, 2010

Good location, great staff and

Good location, great staff and a comfortable hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
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5
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No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
DAVID
Not Provided
Oct 10, 2010

Everything i needed was provided.

Everything i needed was provided. The front counter staff were friendly and efficient. Was away all the day so no contact with cleaning staff but everything was done on my return. Used the bar and restaurant on a number of occasions and very relaxing. Location was good and close to everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
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4
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Oct 1, 2010

The price was very cheap for the

The price was very cheap for the delux room so we were very surprised that it was very good. Staff very helpful and the location excellent.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Michelle
Not Provided
Aug 17, 2010

service from reception excellent,

service from reception excellent, large room extra queen bed not needed, perhaps a lounge that could double as a bed so when not used can create more space in the room? but bed comfortable to sleep in. good to have fridge, room and reception great breakfast ok , dinner tasted good when we finally got it waiter polite but service way too slow, only people in restaurant and over 1 hour wait for food at 6pm at night. deal through [website] very good,and for us location perfect.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
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5
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Not Provided
Aug 10, 2010

Not very clean,very basic austar

Not very clean,very basic austar ,cig burns in curtains ,and for a 4 star hotel make sure u bring some milk and biscuits as u get none u just get enough milk for 2 cups of tea ,very have stayed in better 2 star rooms in cairns

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
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No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

3
CairnsKoala
USA
Aug 8, 2010

Great location, had to change rooms

When we got to the hotel, the room we were given was very dirty and old. We asked for a room change and were obliged for a room change the next day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Allan
Not Provided
Aug 2, 2010

Very pleasent stay. Great view

Very pleasent stay. Great view from our room. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again !

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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5
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Review of Rydges Plaza Cairns

Reviewer score

3
Kim
Not Provided
Jul 8, 2010

The receptionist when we checked

The receptionist when we checked in was rude, mumbled and had trouble meeting the eyes of guests. She initially ignored us for ten minutes whilst she kept talking to another hotel employee. The room, whilst a decent sze and containing two double beds, smelled badly of damp and mildew. It stayed with us for the 24 hours we were in the room. The white curtains were also mildewed. Staff in restaurant were helpful and cheerful as was the receptionist on our departure.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
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