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3.0/5
Based on 3576 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- Hotel has 242 rooms
- 12 floors in hotel
- Check in time: 2.00pm
- Check out time: 11.00am
- Group friendly rating of 8.0/10
- Hotel has 5 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Cairns Esplanade, Muddies, Cairns Lagoon, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda Train, Sky Rail, Barron Falls
Landmarks and Location of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Property Description
Recently refurbished mountain and ocean view rooms!With a complete Resort environment all your wants and needs will be met. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Rydges Esplanade offers you so much more than your greatest expectation, a place to unwind from your busy schedule. At Rydges Esplanade Resort you will discover three superb resort swimming pools, two tennis courts, a complete health and fitness club, spa, sauna, all this set within the lush tropical surround. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns combines superior comfort and style with a range of accommodation options from hotel rooms and family rooms to fully self-contained apartments. Rydges Esplanade Resort's stylishly appointed rooms each offer a private balcony with city, mountain or ocean views. Located on level one are purpose built conference, meeting and function rooms, catering for a range of events from large conferences and day meets to cocktail parties and weddings. Catering for groups from 10 - 300, you can create formal settings, executive boardrooms to informal conferences, workshops and meetings.Located conveniently on the Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort is in walking distance to a vast array of Cairns finest shopping and dining facilities. The Resort is also the perfect base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest areas. Complimentary WI-FI in all rooms and public areas, complimentary scheduled city shuttle bus and free onsite parking are also available. The Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant serves a sumptuous full buffet breakfast from 06.00am to 10.00am, all day dining snack menu, a la carte menu for lunch and in the evening, the Fire & Ice Seafood Buffet.Famous with the locals, the 'Fire & Ice Seafood Dinner Buffet', features live cooking from our experienced chefs. You select from an array of meats & seafood and watch while our chef cooks it just the way you want. For you to peruse at your own pace the buffet also boasts fresh seafood, a selection of hot dishes, salads and antipasto, breads, cheese and fruits and desserts. Available 7 nights a week!Friday's come and enjoy 'Pasta Friday' a unique lunch buffet where you select your own pasta and ingredients and our creative chefs will cook it to your liking while you watch. Quick, easy, fresh & delicious! The buffet also offers pizza, lasagna, salads and desserts. and all for only $19.50, including a drink on arrival!
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 2.00pm |
| Check Out: | 11.00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 12 |
| Rooms: | 242 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 242 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 4844 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 350 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 7AM - 10PM |
| Pool Info: Outdoor oasis resort pool with swim-up bar, open 6am to 10pm daily.Heated outdoor lap pool located near the resort gym on level one, open 6am to 10pm daily.Outdoor heated spa located at the gym on level one, open 6am to 10pm daily. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Cancellation for accommodation is accepted up to 24 hours prior to check-in time. Cancellations after this time will be subject to a cancellation fee of 1 nights accommodation. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Total Taxes: | 10.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 10.00 GST % |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night (Complimentary on site) |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 30.00 Per Person (Adult) |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 49.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 39.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 9.50 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 9.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 38.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hair dresser
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Tennis court
- Terrace
Airport & Shuttle Information
The Cairns International and Domestic airport is only 10 minutes away by car. Airport shuttle services can be pre-booked at a cost or alternatively a taxi is approximately AUD$25.00
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary scheduled city shuttle service at 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 9.00pm.
Breakfast Information
CHB Restaurant is open for a sumptuous buffet breakfast daily for $30.00 per person.Light options and a la carte are also available.Available from 6am to 10am daily.
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Caffiend - 5/78 Grafton St, Cairns City - A trendy cafe known for its artful coffee and innovative breakfast dishes - 1.2 km
- Lunch: Greenfields - 72-74 Grafton Street, Cairns City - A health-focused eatery offering fresh, locally sourced salads, bowls, and juices - 1.3 km
- Dinner: Ochre Restaurant - 6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City - Offers modern Australian cuisine with a focus on local seafood and native ingredients - 2.1 km
- Activity: Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise - Depart from Cairns Marlin Marina - Explore the stunning biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day cruise, with options for snorkeling or diving - 2.3 km
- Breakfast: Muddy's Cafe - 174 Esplanade, Cairns North - A family-friendly cafe located in Muddy's playground, offering breakfast and stunning sea views - 0.5 km
- Lunch: Frogs Restaurant Kuranda - 2/4 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda - Enjoy the rainforest ambiance and local cuisine in the heart of Kuranda - 27 km
- Dinner: Salt House - Marina Point, 6/2 Pierpoint Road, Cairns City - A stylish, waterfront dining experience with fresh seafood and an extensive wine list - 2.5 km
- Activity: Kuranda Scenic Railway - Depart from Cairns Railway Station - Experience breathtaking views of the rainforest, steep ravines, and picturesque waterfalls on a historic train journey - 2.4 km
- Breakfast: Perrotta's at the Gallery - 38 Abbott St, Cairns City - A chic cafe located next to the Cairns Art Gallery, known for its breakfast and brunch menu - 1.5 km
- Lunch: The Lillipad Cafe - 72 Grafton Street, Cairns City - A vibrant cafe offering generous portions of global dishes, vegetarian and vegan options available - 1.3 km
- Dinner: Prawn Star - E Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina - A unique dining experience on a boat, serving the freshest seafood platters - 2.2 km
- Activity: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Depart from Smithfield Terminal - Glide over the canopy of the tropical rainforest and explore the forest floor at the Red Peak and Barron Falls stations - 13 km
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.
Feel free to use the Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cairns event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Joseph Banks Ballroom | 17 x 13 x 2 | 238 | --/180 | 120 | 160 | -- | 50 | 70 | --/-- | 300 | 350 | -- |
Close This Joseph Banks BallroomAn expansive, versatile conferencing or dining area that can seat up to 180 guests banquet style or 300 delegates theatre style. Located on level 1, this room is easily accessible via our stairs or one of our three lobby lifts, and offers a large lobby area perfect for registration or breaks. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2561.8 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 2 M. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: A$500.00 AUD FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE - $46.00 per personIncludes;Venue hire, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, wireless interenet, screen, whiteboard & markers, delegate parking.    | ||||||||||||
| Crystal Twig Room | 16 x 7 x 2 | 119 | --/80 | 48 | 60 | -- | 30 | 20 | --/-- | 90 | 150 | -- |
Close This Crystal Twig RoomFormally a fine dining restaurant, Crystal Twig is an elegant option for an intimate dining experience which can also be utilised as a smaller conference space. Comfortably seating up to 48 guests cabaret style, this room is a perfect option for workshops or guest speakers. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1280.9 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 16 x 7 x 2 M. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 1 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: A$300.00 AUD FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE - $46.00 per personIncludes;Venue hire, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, wireless interenet, screen, whiteboard & markers, delegate parking.    | ||||||||||||
| Golden Palm Room | 9 x 6 x 2 | 58 | --/50 | 32 | 40 | -- | 23 | 20 | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This Golden Palm RoomOur most popular conference room, largely due to its practical shape and included private foyer area. Golden Palm Room is utilised best in U-Shape seating style, seating up to 24 delegates or in a theatre seating style for guest speakers or presentations, easily seating up to 60 delegates Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 624.3 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2 M. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: A$250.00 AUD FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE - $46.00 per personIncludes;Venue hire, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, wireless interenet, screen, whiteboard & markers, delegate parking.  | ||||||||||||
| Executive Boardroom | 8 x 2 x 2 | 16 | --/30 | -- | 20 | -- | 20 | 18 | --/-- | 35 | 60 | -- |
Close This Executive BoardroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 172.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 8 x 2 x 2 M. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: A$200.00 AUD FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE - $46.00 per personIncludes;Venue hire, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, wireless interenet, screen, whiteboard & markers, delegate parking.  | ||||||||||||
| Coral Hedge Courtyard | 8 x 2 x 2 | 16 | --/60 | -- | -- | -- | 30 | 20 | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This Coral Hedge CourtyardRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 16 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 8 x 2 x 2 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: A$250.00 AUD FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE - $46.00 per personIncludes;Venue hire, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, wireless interenet, screen, whiteboard & markers, delegate parking. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
What time is check in?
Check in time is 2.00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11.00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns have?
There are 242 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
CHB Restaurant is open for a sumptuous buffet breakfast daily for $30.00 per person.Light options and a la carte are also available.Available from 6am to 10am daily.
Can I get a AAA rate at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor oasis resort pool with swim-up bar, open 6am to 10pm daily.Heated outdoor lap pool located near the resort gym on level one, open 6am to 10pm daily.Outdoor heated spa located at the gym on level one, open 6am to 10pm daily..
Testimonials:
"I can only say THANKS....It was better than I expected. The hotel staff were superior, fun and very accommodating. Everyone only had good things to say about the rooms, the noise level, the service and the staff. Thanks so much for your help." M.C. - Vancouver, BC
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