Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 stars
7.6
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based on 3365 reviews
3,365 reviews
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
+61 740 449 000
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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
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Amenities at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
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  • Tennis
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre

Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7.6
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3365 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
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Good
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Okay
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Mediocre
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent location, with many highlighting its proximity to the esplanade, town center, and beautiful sea views. Friendly and helpful staff were frequently mentioned as a positive aspect, contributing to enjoyable stays. Spacious rooms and bathrooms also received positive feedback. However, several guests expressed concerns about cleanliness, with reports of dirty carpets and general lack of upkeep. Bed comfort was another area of dissatisfaction for some, with mentions of hard or uncomfortable beds. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment leaned positive, especially regarding location and service.
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Location10 out of 10
Service8.5 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
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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

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Essential information about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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February
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£142
£141
Cheapest month to stay with an average 23% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 47% rise in price.
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Which month has the cheapest rates at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

The cheapest month to stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is January, with an average nightly rate of £92. The most expensive month is July at £155 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

The cheapest day to book Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is Thursday, with an average nightly rate of £91. The most expensive day is Sunday at £171 per night.

How far in advance should you book Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

To get the best price at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, book around 9 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 71% compared to booking last minute.

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 March.
  • 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 Tuesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • How long should you stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 14 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 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 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 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 airport

7.5
0.6 mi
Cairns
2.2 mi

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