About
Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views. It features 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts Set among beautiful tropical gardens, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers Free WiFi. All air-conditioned rooms feature contemporary décor and includes a satellite TV, a mini-bar and tea/coffee making supplies. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are also provided. Coral Hedge Brasserie serves a sumptuous breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch is available from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Dinner is available from 6 p.m. daily. It also offers 24-hour room service for guests staying at the hotel. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is located on The Esplanade, a 2-minute walk from Cairns Base Hospital and a 15-minute walk from the Cairns lagoon precinct.
Guest Rating
Good
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Room Options
Executive Room - Queen
345 sqft • 1 Queen
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Standard Twin Room
345 sqft • 2 Double
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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
345 sqft • 1 Queen and 2
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Family Room
345 sqft • 1 Queen and 1
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Good
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Pros +
- Big room and location.
- The view
- Leaving
Cons -
- Breakfast not tasty and not much choice.
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- Bed was made up with one sheet so no blanket. Carpet was stained. Towels were threadbare. Kettle was filthy and rusted. Dirty old shower curtain for bath/shower. No microwave/sink. Aircon unable to be adjusted. Room service was very slow and food cold
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Solo Traveler (619)
Traveling as Couple (1426)
Family with Young Children (969)
Group Traveler (359)
Total (1411)
Kris
•Posted on: 10-13-2025
Big room and location.
Breakfast not tasty and not much choice.
Brenda
•Posted on: 9-16-2025
The view
No
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 6-8-2022
Leaving
Bed was made up with one sheet so no blanket. Carpet was stained. Towels were threadbare. Kettle was filthy and rusted. Dirty old shower curtain for bath/shower. No microwave/sink. Aircon unable to be adjusted. Room service was very slow and food cold
Kristin
•Posted on: 6-19-2018
10 minute walk to town. Bedroom good size. Staff fantastic.
Bathroom small and dated.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Please note that there is a 1.50% charge when you pay with a credit card.
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209 - 217 Abbott Street, Cairns,