£59.77 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 10 Mar 2013 Check-out 11 Mar 2013

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 stars
Cnr The Esplanade and Kerwin Streets, Cairns, Cairns, QL 4870
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
47 reviews
Fantastic room, fantastic location,

Fantastic room, fantastic location, fantastic service. Couldn't fault a thing. See full review

  • Ted
  • 9 Aug 2011
A very nice hotel. Lovely rooms

A very nice hotel. Lovely rooms and nice restaurant and pool. A bit of a walk into the city centre... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 19 Jul 2011
Overlooking the picturesque Coral Sea on the Cairns Esplanade, unforgettable memories are created in the beautifully landscaped surrounds of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, with a variety of superbly appointed rooms, outstanding dining facilities and a myriad of recreational activities. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns combines superior comfort and style with a range of accommodation options from hotel Rooms to fully self-contained apartments. Rydges Esplanade Resort's stylishly appointed rooms each offer a private balcony with spectacular rainforest mountain or ocean views. The beautifully landscaped tropical gardens are home to an array of recreational activities. Relax beside one of the resort's three tropical swimming pools or make the most of the fully equipped complimentary health and fitness club with a sauna, spa, two tennis courts and aerobic centre. Also make us of the hotels convenient complimentary car parking and complimentary scheduled city shuttle bus. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns award winning restaurant the Coral Hedge Brasserie & Lobby Bar offers a tempting array of sumptuous cuisine specialising in casual dining featuring delicious buffet style breakfast and an all day dining snack menu for lunch. Dining in the evening is a completely new experience with the "Fire & Ice Dinner Menu". Select from a range of freshly prepared meats, poultry, fish and seafood, cooked over an open flame while you indulge in a selection of chilled seafood. Located conveniently on the Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is a short stroll to a vast array of Cairns' finest shopping and dining facilities. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is also the perfect base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest areas.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Rooms

Standard Room
Each room has its own private balcony city scape views of Cairns and the Trinity Inlet. Enjoy all that Cairns has on show, especially at night time when the city comes alive. Averaging 32 m2 the rooms are spacious available in either queen bed configuration or 2 double size bedding configuration. Rate covers 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 using existing bedding (2 x double or 1 x queen bed). Maximum adult occupancy is 3 - additional adult charge will apply.
Mountain View Room
The Mountain View will take your breath away! Enjoy the stunning rainforest views on the surrounding mountains from your very own private balcony. Our spacious rooms feature a queen size bed and a double foldout sofa bed or 2 double size beds and an optional rollaway bed (charges may apply). Rate covers 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 using existing bedding (2 x double or 1 x queen bed). Maximum adult occupancy is 3 - additional adult charge will apply
Ocean View Room
Sit back and relax on your own private balcony overlooking the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Averaging 32 m2 the rooms are spacious available in either queen bed configuration or double/double bedding configuration with a double fold out sofa. Rate covers 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 using existing bedding (2 x double or 1 x queen bed). Maximum adult occupancy is 3 - additional adult charge will apply.

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Hotel Map

-16.9141 145.7704
Area served
Cairns
Nearby airports
Cairns International and Domestic Airports
Area description
Located conveniently on the Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is a short stroll to a vast array of Cairns' finest shopping and dining facilities. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is also the perfect base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest areas.

Nearby points of interest

  • Civic Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • The Esplanade: 0.5 mi
  • Canopy Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Regional Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Shields Street: 0.7 mi
  • Historical Society Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Indigenous Art Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Shipwreck Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Pier Marketplace: 0.8 mi
  • Reef Casino: 0.9 mi
  • Original Dreamtime Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Rainforest Dome: 1 mi
  • Parramatta Park: 1 mi
  • Cairns Convention centre: 1.1 mi
  • Cominos House: 1.4 mi
  • Civic Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • The Esplanade: 0.5 mi
  • Canopy Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Regional Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Shields Street: 0.7 mi
  • Historical Society Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Indigenous Art Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Shipwreck Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Pier Marketplace: 0.8 mi
  • Reef Casino: 0.9 mi
  • Original Dreamtime Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Rainforest Dome: 1 mi
  • Parramatta Park: 1 mi
  • Cairns Convention centre: 1.1 mi
  • Cominos House: 1.4 mi
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens: 1.5 mi
  • Cazalys Stadium: 2 mi
  • Flying Doctor Service: 2.3 mi
  • Whitfield Conservation Park: 2.9 mi
  • Trinity Inlet: 3.3 mi
  • Bayview Heights Golf Course: 3.7 mi
  • Machans Beach: 4.6 mi
  • Undersea World: 5.3 mi
  • Holloways Beach: 5.6 mi
  • Tjapukai: 6.6 mi
  • Cairns Rainforest Cableway: 6.8 mi
  • Yorkeys Knob Beach: 8 mi
  • Aj Hackett Bungy: 8.6 mi
  • Kewarra Beach: 10.4 mi
  • Clifton Beach: 12.2 mi
  • Cairns Northern Beaches: 12.4 mi
  • Cairns Tropical Zoo: 12.9 mi
  • Ellis Beach: 14.8 mi
  • Hartleys Crocodile Adventures: 20.1 mi
  • Paronella Park: 52.7 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Business centre
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevators
  • Fitness centre or spa
  • Fitness room
  • FREE parking
  • Gift shop
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High speed internet
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Spa services
  • Tennis
  • Tour desk
  • Wireless internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (47)

Ratings and reviews for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Overall score

4.6 / 5
47 out of 47
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.2

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Reviewer score

5
Tania
Not Provided
31 Jan 2011

Fantastic hotel only a short walk

Fantastic hotel only a short walk to Cairns CBD along the boardwalk and parks. Got upgraded to Ocean View top floor, which was absolutely beautiful day and night with the moon beaming over the water. Staff where friendly and helpful. Room was clean and serviced daily. Beds were comfy and the room was air conditioned perfectly after a hot summer day. Pool was stunning and the swim up bar a bonus. The price of the hotel was very reasonable and free parking is rare these days in most holiday spots, so this was great also. First time stay in Cairns and Rydges Esplanade will be a definate hotel on our list next time, have no complaints. Excellent.

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5
david
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22 Nov 2010

I would recommending this Hotel

I would recommending this Hotel to anyone visiting Cairns

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5
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5
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5
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5
Anonymous
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22 Nov 2010

very clean and comfortable stay.

very clean and comfortable stay. offered a range of services during my stay as well as helpful staff that added to the experience.

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4
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1
annie
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12 Nov 2010

nice hotel, great views, will

nice hotel, great views, will come back here again

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Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Julian
Not Provided
12 Oct 2010

A very good family holiday venue,

A very good family holiday venue, we will for sure come back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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4
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4
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Reviewer score

5
Daniel
Not Provided
2 Oct 2010

With all the adverse comments

With all the adverse comments that I've read on either here or Tripadvisor, I am more than happy to say that I enjoyed my stay, especially given the price that I paid. The room was spacious and clean, altho the mattress looked old. The Concierge department was very helpful. They helped you store your bags if early arrival and delivered them to your room once it's ready, right before you checked in. Breakkie was fantastic, loved the scrambled eggs and the price was good for the early bird special $15; room service dinner was prompt and loved the Caesar Salad. As being a hospitality worker as well, this resort deserves more respect than what other negative comments that I've ever read.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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4
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4
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5
john
Not Provided
30 Sep 2010

The housekeeping staff were at

The housekeeping staff were at times forgetful to leave handtowels and face cloths ( twice) and tea making supplies were not always replenished. I think the room was only vacuumed once in the whole seven days we stayed. Overall it is a very pleasant hotel to stay at.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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4
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4
Anonymous
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23 Sep 2010

The hotel facilities were very

The hotel facilities were very nice. Hotel was a little far from town. However it was a nice walk up along the boardwalk to get to and from town. If you don't mind a stroll then this is a good place to stay. The room was a decent size, not really much place to put away clothes in a cupboard, however this didn't really bother us. TV is a bit outdated, could do with an upgrade, along with the bed sheets, looked a bit old and drab. Overall a good stay.

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4
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4
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Reviewer score

5
ann
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5 Jul 2010

We were very pleased with the

We were very pleased with the service we received at Rydges as they were very helpful ( especially Natalie at Reception who took extra care with any concerns )

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5
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5
helen
Not Provided
23 Jun 2010

dinner buffet, and a-la carte

dinner buffet, and a-la carte menu was superb -so much so that all meals were chosen to be at the hotel. Yoga Classs held there were of a high standard. staff were polite, attentive to our needs, friendly. Overall -exceptional service. This was the first time we had stayed at any Rydges Hotel and we plan to stay a the Rydges again.

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5
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