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$90209 - 217 Abbott Street, Cairns, 4870, Australia
1,407 reviews
1/81
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Welcome to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, a delightful 4-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Situated just 0.7mi from the city center, this resort offers convenience and accessibility to all the city has to offer. With 1407 rave reviews, you can rest assured that your stay here will be nothing short of exceptional.
Immerse yourself in the tropical paradise that surrounds the hotel, boasting mountain and ocean views that are sure to take your breath away. Wake up each morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast, included in the minimum price of $90 per night. The resort also offers a range of amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and sun deck, perfect for those seeking relaxation and recreation.
With a plethora of facilities and services available, including a restaurant, room service, and free Wi-Fi, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns caters to all your needs and desires. Whether you're lounging by the pool or exploring the stunning Great Barrier Reef, this hotel provides the perfect base for your adventures. Book your stay today and experience the best of Cairns at Rydges Esplanade Resort.
When you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, you'll have access to not one, but two stunning outdoor swimming pools. Take a refreshing dip in Pool 1, open year-round, and soak up the sun on the spacious sun deck. Whether you want to swim laps or simply relax by the poolside with a tropical drink in hand, this resort has you covered for all your aquatic needs. Plus, with the breathtaking mountain and ocean views that surround the hotel, you'll find yourself completely immersed in the tropical paradise of Cairns.
After a day of exploring the wonders of Cairns, treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience at the Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant located right on-site. Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering cuisines that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. And with the option of room service, you can enjoy a delectable meal while relaxing in the comfort of your own room. So whether you're craving a delicious breakfast to start your day or a gourmet dinner in the evening, the restaurant at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has got you covered.
When it's time to settle the bill, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers a range of payment options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Cash is gladly accepted, and the hotel also accepts major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, JCB, American Express, Maestro, and Eftpos. So you can rest easy knowing that your preferred payment method is accepted, making your check-out process smooth and convenient. Book your stay today and enjoy the incredible amenities, breathtaking views, and delicious dining options that await you at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.
Closest airports
Cairns International Airport
2.2miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Elevator
Garden
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Executive, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
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This room includes a bathroom with both a bath and a shower as well as slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. It also includes a flat-screen TV with cable, satellite and pay-per-view channels. Air-conditioning, a seating area and ironing facilities are provided.
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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
345 sqft
Kitchen
Balcony
Free wifi
Microwave
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The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Room - 2 Double, Mountain View
2 Double Beds
345 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Enjoy the majesty of the mountains from the comfort of our Twin Room with Mountain View. This spacious room features two double beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a balcony where you can take in the breathtaking scenery. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning for your convenience.
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Executive, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
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Experience ultimate comfort and luxury in our Executive Room - Twin. With stunning ocean views, a private balcony and spacious terrace, this room boasts two double beds, a private bathroom with bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy all the modern amenities including air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a tea/coffee maker. Perfect for a group of friends or family, this room can accommodate up to 4 adults.
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Queen Room, Mountain View, Single Use
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
x3
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Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the comfort of your own private balcony in our Queen Room. This spacious room features a luxurious queen size bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and top amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
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Room - 2 Double, Sea View
2 Double Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
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Experience breathtaking views of the sea in our spacious Twin Room with Sea View. Featuring two double beds, a private bathroom, and a balcony for you to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Complete with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker, our room is perfect for a comfortable and memorable stay.
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Family, Queen Size
2 Bunk Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Family Room, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy stunning views from the balcony, relax in the bathtub, and make lasting memories in this well-equipped and stylish room.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Standard Room – 1 Queen Bed includes a double bed 131-150 width.
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Queen Room, Mountain View
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Mountain view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Mountain View Double
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Queen Room, Sea View
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
x4
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x3
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Ocean View Queen Bed
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Family Double Room
2 Bunk Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
x4
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Family Room Standard
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Room - 2 Double
2 Double Beds
345 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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7.6
1,407 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Jarryd
10
June 2025
The property was very helpful and accommodating, unlike booking.com, they were difficult and confusing to deal with, I would recommend booking accommodation with the hotel themselves rather than booking.com To hard to get an invoice out of booking.com.
Booking.com says contact property for invoice, the property says money transfer went through booking.com therefore you need to get your invoice from them, try to contact booking.com and still waiting on a response, to slow to respond, will never use booking.com Suppose to be a simple way of booking.com accommodation but when it comes to an invoice, it's a back and forth game between the property and booking.com It shouldn't be this way and makes it a dissatisfying experience.
Faraday
9.1
May 2025
We loved the location, view was amazing and room size was spacious. Staff were friendly and promptly addressed any requests we had. The restaurant meals were nice and reasonably priced. The pool was great, a hand rail would have been nice to assist older people to get in and out of the pool.
The bathroom was not always clean. Eg hair on floor the was present when we arrived and remained there after our 8 day stay. toilet not keep clean, hand basin not cleaned. We did have house keeping most days. Also lack of ventilation in bathroom, despite a vent running in the bathroom continuously. The vent appeared to have mould on it. The bathroom would benefit from an update. Having the shower over the bath is a bit challenging for older people. It would be nice to know if people have an option to have a room with a walk in shower. Also the overhead fan in the main area of the room was dusty, which I felt was a health concern to having dust flying around the room. Otherwise we had no real issues with the room.
Jennifer
9.1
June 2025
Reception staff extremely welcoming and helpful. Excellent service Big thank you to Blaize for her assistance Nothing was too much trouble .Her professional and genuine care and attention to detail was greatly appreciated.
Staff at breakfast restaurant very abrupt and non welcoming When only wanting coffee was not informed of tea and toast option so was unable to join family group after my husbands wake upstairs the night before. My daughter purchased takeaway coffees from the breakfast staff and we had to sit in the foyer. If staff member had informed us of the tea and toast option we gladly would have taken it to join the family. Extremely bad and at the time heartbreaking service on her behalf. Very disappointing.
Judy
8.2
July 2025
Location. Size of room.
Room servicing was very late. 4pm one day, 6pm another. Very inconvenient times to be out of the room. Request for extra body wash was forgotten by staff servicing the rooms. During our stay the corridors were very cold, so much so we put a towel to block the draught coming in under the door. Had to request a second blanket.
Keith
8.2
June 2024
Facilities, room upgrade, staff professionalism, restaurant, menu and quality and variety of food, discount offered to Rydges reward club members, pleasant staff at all levels
. Would have liked a separate shower rather than a shower over the bath. Also a kitchenette with crockery, cutlery and a microwave would have been good as well, but can't complain since I never requested these facilities . I also missed out on the $10 food and beverage voucher because I didn't read the smaller print and neglected to leave the door tag requesting this out.
Kim
8.2
July 2024
View from balcony of oceanview was awesome. Close enough for a walk into town but far enough away from all the noise
Being a family of 4 with a teenager, had to share a bed with sibling. Would be nice if some rooms had a choice of queen bed & 2 single beds. Would also have been better if balcony was large enough for 2 chairs & table to sit out on & enjoy view.
Jennifer
10
July 2025
The view was excellent. The rooms comfortable.
The pool wasn't as clean as I would have expected. Taxi service, due to the marathon, completely did not show up three times even when called by front desk. Room was not ready when I arrived. Laundry facilities had only 1 dryer and washer for guests so if someone left their clothes in the dryer you had to wait.
Volker
9.1
July 2024
Great location, super friendly staff from check-in to restaurant/bar to check-out. Well spaced room with balcony and good view. Very comfortable firm bed, large fridge. Happy hour at the bar with good selection. Great pool area although I was unlucky with cold weather in July.
The breakfast is good, but not outstanding. Very standard juices and cheapest bread. No outdoor furniture on the balcony. What am I supposed to do there? I want to sit outside!
Colleen
9.1
May 2025
Very comfortable beds but even more the pillow. My god that pillow fit my neck and everyone on my family, parents, grandparents, uncles, everyone has been searching and I told them the pillows are sooo good. Should have stolen it🫢😂no I don’t do that but great sleep 👍🏼
Ow me and the three girls, we only had two towels. Not a big deal. All good we had some in the car for swimming.
Charlene
10
December 2024
We booked for a twin bedroom and it was excellent. My husband is a bit fussy with beds because he will get a sore back if its not a comfy bed. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I think we were upgraded to a room with a sea view as well. We will definitely stay another Rydges hotel again.
I cant think of anything that I dont like. I think we got what we paid for the services they offer.
Attractions
Cairns Aquarium
0.4miMichaelmas Cay
0.5miCairns Esplanade Lagoon
0.6miRusty's Markets
0.7miGreat Barrier Reef
0.8miGreen Island
0.8miCairns Botanic Gardens
1.6miCentenary Lakes
1.6miBarron Gorge National Park
10.8miKuranda
11.1miAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary
11.2miHartley's Crocodile Adventures
13.5miLake Barrine
24.5miAtherton Tablelands
24.5miGranite Gorge Nature Park
29.1miAttractions
Cairns Aquarium
0.4miMichaelmas Cay
0.5miCairns Esplanade Lagoon
0.6miRusty's Markets
0.7miGreat Barrier Reef
0.8miGreen Island
0.8miCairns Botanic Gardens
1.6miCentenary Lakes
1.6miBarron Gorge National Park
10.8miKuranda
11.1miAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary
11.2miHartley's Crocodile Adventures
13.5miLake Barrine
24.5miAtherton Tablelands
24.5miGranite Gorge Nature Park
29.1miAirports
Cairns International Airport
2.2miCoral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant
Cuisines
Location
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Elevator
Garden
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Diving
Fishing
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Tennis equipment
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Car rental
View
Garden view
Mountain view
View
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 15 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
2 - 2 years
3+ years
The price in AUD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
JCB,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
Cash only,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
The timetable for guests at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is to check in post 02:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.
Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns come with parking?
Yes, there is parking available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. The hotel offers on-site public parking at a cost of A$15 per day. However, it is important to note that parking reservation is not possible.
How much does a stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns cost?
The entry-level price at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is $90. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
What types of rooms does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer?
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers various types of rooms including Standard Twin Rooms, Twin Rooms with Mountain View, Executive Rooms (both Twin and Queen), Queen Rooms with Mountain View, Queen Rooms with Sea View, Twin Rooms with Sea View, Standard Queen Rooms, and Family Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking. The rooms accommodate either 3 or 4 adults and have bed sizes ranging from double beds to queen size beds. The room size for all types is 344 sqft.
How can guests spend their time at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Guests at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a variety of leisure activities to choose from during their stay. They can spend their time lounging at the outdoor swimming pool or relaxing on the sun deck. For those who enjoy sports, there is a tennis court available for them to play a match or two. Guests looking to explore the natural beauty of the area can engage in snorkeling, diving or fishing activities. They can also stay fit during their vacation by using the fitness center on site. When it comes to dining options, guests can choose to dine at the Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant, which offers a variety of cuisines. In summary, guests at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns can enjoy a range of leisure amenities, which include swimming, tennis, beach lounging, and dining at the on-site restaurant.
Is there a swimming pool at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
The hotel has one outdoor pool available for guests. The pool is open all year round and is located on the premises.
Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have on-site restaurants?
Yes, the hotel has an on-site restaurant called Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant. The provided data does not mention any specific cuisines offered at the restaurant. However, it implies that the restaurant does serve food.
Can I use my credit card at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, you can use your credit card at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. They accept Mastercard, Visa, JCB, American Express, Maestro, and Eftpos. Additionally, they also accept cash as a form of payment.
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