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Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

4 stars
137 The Esplanade, Cairns, Cairns, QL 4870

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
127 reviews
few days in Cairns

This is a good hotel choice for the area. It is in a good location, right on the main strip,... See full review

  • Monica vacation
  • May 5, 2012
Excursion to Cains...

The room was large, nice, and had a great view. Bathroom seemed a bit old (some mold/dirt in... See full review

  • Duckbucket
  • Jan 11, 2012
Spa hotel overlooking the Coral Sea

Guests looking for a resort-like property find their needs fulfilled at Rydges Tradewinds. The spa hotel has stunning views of the Coral Sea, tropical gardens, sun lounges, a pool, and hot tub. The menu at the on-site Spa by the Sea offers a selection of facials and body treatments featuring Elemis products. Located on the Cairns Esplanade, guests need only walk out the front door of the hotel to jump into the city action or to be on their way to adventures on the Great Barrier Reef and other attractions.

Highlights
  • Spa with three treatment rooms, including a dual treatment room and Vichy shower
  • Many rooms have views of the Coral Sea
  • Tropical gardens
  • Centrally located on the Cairns Esplanade
Rooms

The 246 airy and spacious rooms and suites at Rydges Tradewinds tip toward the traditional when it comes to décor. The room colors are as soothing and comforting as a massage in the hotel spa. All rooms have private balconies overlooking the water or the hotel's tropical gardens. Some of the hotel's best views are from the ocean front rooms, with uninterrupted, 180-degree views of Trinity Bay and the Coral Sea.

Features

Sea Level Food & Wine offers a relaxed atmosphere nestled beside lush tropical gardens where one can sit back, relax and take in the views around the resort style pool and across the Esplanade Boardwalk towards the Coral Sea. Enjoy your meal Alfresco or by the pool for a tropical dining experience. Open daily for breakfast from 6am until 10am and from 11am until 9pm.


Spa By The Sea, a spa retreat overlooking the Coral Sea. Elegant, personal & ambient where the simply decorated treatment rooms promote tranquillity and harmony.
Enjoy the sanctuary of our serenity room which offers amazing ocean views.


The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle for guests who want to explore downtown Cairns.The Hotel also features a resort style walk-in pool with spa and waterfall set amongst tropical landscaped gardens furnished with sun lounges.

Transportation
  • Cairns Airport (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Complimentary shuttle to downtown Cairns
Nearby attractions
  • Cairns Golf Course (10 mi/16.1 km)
  • Northern Beaches (12 mi/19.3 km)
  • Fitzroy Island (18.6 mi/30 km)
  • Daintree Discovery Centre (71.6 mi/115 km)
Business
  • Five conference rooms and outdoor settings accommodate up to 200 people
  • Internet kiosk
Policies and fees
  • Towels available at the pool (fees apply).
  • Valet parking available (fees apply).

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns Rooms

SUPERIOR WATERVIEW
Spacious rooms with some featuring their own private balcony with tranquil views of the tropical resort pool or gardens. Each room features private facilities, writing desk and a choice of bedding configuration. ($40 Extra person charge applies)
DELUXE WATERVIEW
Spacious and beautifully appointed with teak wood finishes, relax on your furnished private balcony with far reaching water views across the resort pool, gardens and Coral Sea. ($40 extra person charge applies)
OCEAN FRONT
Spacious and beautifully appointed, with a variety of bedding configurations to choose from. Boasting Sweeping uninterrupted 180 degree views over Trinity Bay and the Coral Sea. ($40 Extra person charge applies)
EXECUTIVE SUITE
Spacious and beautifully appointed, with a variety of bedding configurations to choose from. All Executive suites are located on the top floor of the hotel with views of the Coral Sea and Trinity Bay Inlet. ($40 extra person fee applies)

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Hotel Map

Area served
Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Port Douglas
Nearby airports
Cairns Domestic / International Airport
Area description
located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea. Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa is just a few minutes walk along the Cairns Promenade to the Cairns Lagoon precinct, City Centre

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevators
  • 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
  • Spa services
  • Tour Desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1000

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 (127)

Ratings and reviews for Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Overall score

4.6 / 5
127 out of 127
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.3

99% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Monica vacation
New York
May 5, 2012

few days in Cairns

This is a good hotel choice for the area. It is in a good location, right on the main strip, walking distance to the ferry terminal, esplanade lagoon pool, boardwalk, and shops, restaurants. The pool area is nice, the room comfortable with a balcony, and the staff professional and pleasant. Would recommend this hotel as a good value in the area.

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

Reviewer score

3
Phil Lee
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Apr 30, 2012

Great value -- nothing extraordinary

Excellent location and great value, but not the best pick if you're looking for a romantic getaway~

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

Reviewer score

4
Duckbucket
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Jan 11, 2012

Excursion to Cains...

The room was large, nice, and had a great view. Bathroom seemed a bit old (some mold/dirt in corners of tile), bit overall was nice. Would have been nice to have microwave as well. And there should be a warning sign on the stairs stating that the doors are locked from the inside and once in the stairwell you cannot get out - had to call the front desk from my cell phone - and was told that the stairs are not for floor-to-floor travel. But that's a minor thing, really. I'm pretty sure I'd stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Ortho Doc
Plano, TX, USA
Jan 7, 2012

Trip to Cairnes Dec 2011

Nice Hotel. The walkways and Halls in the hotel need updating. The rooms were adequate and clean. Staff were friendly and the Pool was nice. It would have been nice if the Spa (Hot tub was hot instead of the same pool temperature

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Very expensive to eat in Australia. Plan on bringing lots of cash and you will need to get over the shell shock of how expensive eating and drinking is in Australia

Review of Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Reviewer score

4
King27
Hong Kong
Jan 7, 2012

Great location though crowded

Good location, friendly staff. Rooms are old but good value for money

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out esplanade for great dining

Review of Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Reviewer score

4
King27
Hong Kong
Jan 1, 2012

Great location, average stay

The hotel is in the heart cairn. Room was bad so asked for a change. Very busy with tourists and the breakfast and service was good!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Birdo
Mulvane,Ks
Sep 16, 2011

Great view

We booked an oceanfront room and ended up on the 5th floor (532) with great views onto the bay. The room was comfortable enough that we caught ourselves hanging out in there a little too long when we should've been out on the verandah or strolling around town or on the esplanade. However our last night the toilet kept running so you had to unstick the mechanism and the following a.m. we had an early flight ,got up to take hot shower and there was none. Don't know what was going on with that because we had no problems the previous day. If we ever have occasion to go back I would definately stay here though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: In Hotel

Most hotels in Cairns provide info and assistance in tour bookings. Use them! They know the area just give them an idea of what you want and they can find what you want.

Review of Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Natasja
Not Provided
Aug 23, 2011

It's an older style hotel, but

It's an older style hotel, but our ocean facing room was great and very spacious. Excellent location as very close to all the restaurants. Also liked the pool and sundeck.

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

Reviewer score

5
Marc
Not Provided
Aug 22, 2011

Excellent value for money and

Excellent value for money and very close to everything

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

Reviewer score

5
Liz
Not Provided
Jul 24, 2011

The hotel is a typical "big" hotel,

The hotel is a typical "big" hotel, guests are anonymous but this isnt a problem for us. It is very well positioned and has good facilities although we never used them and can only comment on impressions.The room was quite clean but the aircon duct was very dirty and there was some mould the in the shower but otherwise it was fine. The reception staff seemed very helpful and friendly and attended to a couple of minor queries with efficiency. However, what will take us back to that hotel is the concern showed to us by Charles at reception when we arrived there at about 6 am after an all night flight from Perth. The plane landed at 4h30 am and we were exhausted not having slept on the plane, he organised an early check in for us which allowed us to catch up on a few hours sleep before exploring Cairns. We would definitely stay here again if we ever return to Cairns.

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