Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 stars
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
7.6
Good
based on 2734 reviews
2,734 reviews
Wed 10/29
-
Thu 10/30
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$76
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$76
Double room
$105
Queen room
$123
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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 customize 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. Cairns Airport is within a 10-minute drive.

7.6
Good rating
Based on 2,734 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Wed 10/29
Thu 10/30
Queen room
bed type unknown
$123
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$126
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$134
nightly with fees
Executive room
2 double beds
$128
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$135
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$153
nightly with fees
Standard room
1 queen bed
$76
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$82
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$86
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
$105
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$116
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$125
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

  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • 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)
  • Trash cans
  • 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 center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr 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
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Things to do

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

Laundry

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

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • 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
2734 verified ratings
Wonderful
940
Very good
588
Good
550
Okay
222
Fair
214
Mediocre
100
Poor
120

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 Hospital299 yd
  • Cairns Esplanade0.4 mi
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.6 mi
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.6 mi
  • Marlin Marina0.7 mi
  • Cairns Central0.8 mi
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive0.8 mi
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.8 mi
  • Cairns Railway Station0.8 mi
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.8 mi
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.8 mi
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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March
September
$134
$122
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 74% 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 March and December.
  • 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 Friday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $125, while the most expensive was $146.
  • How long should you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 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, 0.6 miles from the center 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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM 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 2.2 miles from Cairns. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is 77.5 miles from Bloomfield.

  • Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have a pool?

    Yes, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has a pool onsite.

  • 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 airport

7.6
0.6 mi
Cairns
2.2 mi

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