£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

4
Jenny
Not Provided
25 Aug 2009

A bit of a walk (10-15 min's)

A bit of a walk (10-15 min's) from the centre of Cairns, but a very nice hotel with helpful staff and wonderful ocean views. A very well-equipped room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
William
Not Provided
18 Aug 2009

We had a good spacious room with

We had a good spacious room with an excellent bathroom. The staff were friendly and efficient. The breakfast, however, was only adequate and not of the standard one might expect from a hotel with this rating.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Lynn
Not Provided
8 Aug 2009

The Rydges was excellent value

The Rydges was excellent value and the location was wonderful. Would definetly recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Maureen
Not Provided
5 Aug 2009

Easy access to the city centre,

Easy access to the city centre, buses and trains with pickups for the airport. Clean, comfortable rooms. Good service and excellent food. Fire and Ice is a must do.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
22 Jul 2009

Was upgraded to towers apartment

Was upgraded to towers apartment and was ideal for the family and close to the beach and night markets.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Joyce
Not Provided
8 Jul 2009

Very clean and well priced! Location

Very clean and well priced! Location was a little further from the main tourist area of Shield St @ Esplanade but that can be a positive! Had a wonderful stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

4
siong
Not Provided
7 May 2009

staffs are helpful

staffs are helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
Michael
Not Provided
22 Apr 2009

Excellent, great value.

Excellent, great value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

5
kay
Not Provided
21 Apr 2009

bathroom was a little tired, gym

bathroom was a little tired, gym facilities were excellent and the hotel had everything you could need, breakfast included in the room rate was very good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
18 Mar 2009

Nice hotel with pleasant staff

Nice hotel with pleasant staff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
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