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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
$128
Cheapest

rate per night

7.6
Good
based on 2702 reviews
2,702 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$128
Double room
$152
Queen room
$194
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Overview

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.

7.6
Good rating
Based on 2,702 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Fri 19/9
Sat 20/9
Queen room
1 queen bed
$194
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$216
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$218
nightly with fees
Standard Room
1 queen bed
$128
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$138
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$157
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
$152
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$176
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$194
nightly with fees
Executive room
2 double beds
$215
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$227
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$257
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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

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

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Fitness

  • Tennis

Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7.6
Good
2702 verified ratings
Wonderful
930
Very good
578
Good
547
Okay
218
Fair
212
Mediocre
99
Poor
118

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the good location and friendly staff, but they expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding cleanliness and service quality. Many reviews highlighted issues such as dirty rooms, poor housekeeping, and unresponsive staff. The gym facilities were also disappointing for some guests, and there were complaints about the breakfast options being repetitive.
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Location7 out of 10
Cleanliness4 out of 10
Service3.5 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.

Location

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Hospital273 m
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1 km
  • Marlin Marina1.2 km
  • Cairns Central1.3 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive1.3 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel1.3 km
  • Cairns Railway Station1.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal1.3 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome1.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino1.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, 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

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February
August
$240
$232
Cheapest month to stay with an average 35% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 41% rise in price.
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KAYAK's 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 February and January.
  • 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 Wednesday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $300, while the most expensive was $300.
  • How long should you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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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. Cairns Hospital 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 15:00 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 3.4 km from Cairns. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 124.7 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?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.5
0.9 km
Cairns
3.5 km

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