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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
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Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Property grounds
Property amenity
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Queen Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mountain View Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mountain View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Located in Cairns North, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is adjacent to Cairns Esplanade and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This 242-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 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 a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns enjoy features like 3 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a conference center, a business center, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Crib (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 center
  • Conference center (2,562 square feet 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
  • Elevator (77 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and 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 percent

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

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on Sep 1, 2025 start from $148.56, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

This hotel is situated in Cairns North within a short 1-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and also 17 minutes on foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. You'll also find Reef Fleet Terminal and Muddy's Playground less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Yes, parking is offered for AUD 15 per day. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns feature a casino?

No, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Coral Hedge Brasserie.

Will Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns though service animals are welcome.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

The closest major airport to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is 3.5 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

Yes, every guestroom at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
only negative thing about this property was its location. About 20 mins walk from the main restaurant streets in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leann

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location and restaurant on site is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente atención. Servicios y limpieza excelente también.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the room was comfortable enough there was a very musty smell
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Comfy bed (double). Food in the restaurant was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not much to write home about (much like most accommodation in this price bracket). It's an ageing property that has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean rooms and great breakfast.

It’s a really old hotel, but they keep it exceptionally clean, the staff already friendly and the breakfast was really good. There are some cute little initiatives like if you don’t have your room cleaned every day you get $10 credit to spend in the hotel. We were basically using this as a stop for trips and excursion so $30 credit paid for all our fancy coffees in the nice barista downstairs. If you are planning to spend a lot of time around the pools, then I would say look somewhere else, but if like us you will be mainly doing trips out this is a great place to stay and the price reflects what I’ve described above.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at the he Rydges Esplanade

Excellent location, staff were very helpful, room was very quiet. Would recommend, and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property has declined over the years when last stayed 10 out of 10 now 6 out of 10 restaurant 5 out of 10 high end restaurant prices for comon pub grub meals are not what is listed on menu when i complained was fobbed off wont be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit far from the eateries, the room has amazing view of the ocean, but has no amenities ie shower caps, cotton tips, cotton balls etc, bathroom is tired, toilet has no exhaust fan, make it very smelly, the staff aren’t friendly or smiling, we feel like we are being treated like a second class citizen in the hotel. The pool towel wasn’t given, we had to request and they didn’t seem to be happy giving the towel. Overall, wasn’t very great experience, if not the view from the room, they would deserve 1 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel - nothing amazing but nice enough

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not clean and anfriedly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damien James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Really dated room, the staff were lovely, food was great, facilities aged and a little run down. I'm guessing the humidity plays a big part in the ageing process.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehran

Traveled with family
its an old hotel that requires complete renovation. The buffe breakfast was very basic and the coffee was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

pankaj

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable accomdation with good service staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very large pool friendly staff
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

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