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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 stars

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 449 000
From
$94
Cheapest

rate per night

7.6
Good
based on 2566 reviews
2,566 reviews

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Located in Cairns, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is an easy drive from Kuranda Scenic Railway and provides on-site parking at an additional cost. It features a fully-equipped gym, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and a heated outdoor spa.

The hotel offers a sauna and outdoor tennis courts, along with free Wi-Fi. Convenient services include an express check-in/check-out feature and a luggage storage facility. It also features a sun deck with mountain, city and ocean views.

All the rooms at Hotel Rydges Esplanade Cairns provide a private balcony, a ceiling fan and a mini bar. Guests can also customise their stay by using the hotel’s weForm service to select flexible add-ons such as amenities and travel experiences.

Rydges Esplanade's restaurants, Coral Hedge Brasserie and Coral Hedge, offer guests dinner every evening. Room service is provided around the clock, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafés can also be found close by.

Rydges Esplanade is within walking distance of Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Railway Station are within a half-an-hour walk.

Rating
7.6
Good
Based on 2,566 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Queen room
1 queen bed
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Double room
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 double beds
Executive room
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 queen bed
Standard Room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7.6
Good
2566 verified ratings
Wonderful
875
Very good
549
Good
530
Okay
208
Fair
204
Mediocre
91
Poor
109
Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the excellent location of the hotel, noting it as a significant advantage. The staff received positive remarks, being described as friendly and professional. However, several guests expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the rooms and some amenities, highlighting issues such as stained carpets, dated bathrooms, and a lack of necessary facilities. Overall, while the hotel offers a pleasant experience with good service, upgrades and improved maintenance are needed.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Amenities3 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
Gully, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Good location and nice pool
Cons (-) Expensive parking, lots of mold on the AC vents
6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2019
Pros (+) The rooms were spacious, and the staff were nice.
Cons (-) The rooms, especially the bathrooms are a bit dated. It would be a good idea for the hotel to go through a remodel. But it was clean and everything worked, just needs to be brought out of the 90s.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the location is ok. The view is pretty good as well.
Cons (-) Evidently the room had just been "refreshed" however the bathroom was extremely dated with cheap metal fittings that reminded me of my early days in the Army. The layout of the room was bizarre to say the least so much so that you would have to turn your head 90 degrees to watch the TV from the bed. The air conditioning is pre-set to 25 degrees Celsius which in the wet season is not sufficient and...
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2.5
Poor
Gonçalo, Feb 2017
Pros (+) The bartender luke was very professional
Cons (-) They gave disable room with garage view , no transportation and no room service even when I checkin at 1130 pm . Shame when the hotel was empty. They need to learn some management hospitality.
4.2
Mediocre
zenukone, Aug 2015
Pros (+) Views were great both mountain view and ocean. Even nice location about 10 minutes to city center along the great esplanade.
Cons (-) Very very dated needs complete Reno. Plus they must not look up when they clean. All the vents and doors were sooo dirty We stayed in a two bedroom condo which could have been wonderful expect the furnishings were so old and made everything feel so unclean. Plus 6 nights and no new towels etc. wifi slow or non If privately own condos they shouldn't rent people's who aren't updated as $200 per nigh...
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Location

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Center of Contemporary Arts0.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1 km
  • Cairns Regional Gallery1.1 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre1.2 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome1.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino1.5 km
  • Cairns Historical Society Museum1.5 km
  • Cairns Civic Theatre1.8 km
  • Barlow Park1.9 km
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens2.9 km
  • Cazaly's Stadium3.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Low season

April

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$225

Average price (weekend night)

$368
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 35% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Top tips for your stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • How long should you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 6 days.

FAQs when booking at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • Where is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns located?

    Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is located at 209-217 Abbott Street, 0.9 km from the centre of Cairns. Center of Contemporary Arts is the closest landmark to Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

  • Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns from the airport?

    Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 2.9 km from Cairns. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 124.2 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

    Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns hotel deals?

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