Located close to Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
Located in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and ecotours nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
What's nearby
Cairns Esplanade
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cairns Night Markets
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Cairns Station
5 min drive
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
7 min drive
Restaurants
Muddy's Cafe
3 min walk
Villa Romana
11 min walk
Splash Seafood Restaurant
10 min walk
Paper Crane
6 min walk
Yum Sing
4 min walk
About this property
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Located close to Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Base Hospital, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
3 outdoor pools along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a splash pad
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
A lift, a vending machine and multilingual staff
Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 242 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from October 16 2026 until November 23 2026 (dates subject to change).
How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on 16 Nov 2026 start from ฿3,594, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Self-parking is available for AUD 20 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns located?
Located in Cairns North, this hotel is steps away from Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Base Hospital. Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 22 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Honestly for the price it was excellent I am not sure about the lower rooms but I went for the executive ocean queen room and the view was stunning. The building on the outside is run down but the inside is good the rooms are clean and the food from room service was actually really good. For the price I was super happy and would stay here again when I come back. Bathroom etc not modern but clean and what I needed. Staff were friendly, I understand the other reviews however go for the queen ocean room and its fantastic value for money
The staff was great, accommodating to my needs and very polite. The breakfast was good with a good range of foods. The TV's aren't smart TV's with no TV's channels provided but we got over that.
The view from our room was amazing, loved waking up to mountain ocean view.It was within walking distance to restaurants and clubs, the hospitality of people who live there are kind and very helpful to tourists
CLEAN ROOM, HELPFUL STAFF , BREAKFAST GOOD VARIETY, NOT KEEN ON POWDERED EGGS.
WOULD STAY AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jagan mohan chowdary
21 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay with family and staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Roslin
10 Apr 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Aileen
27 Jul 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Good position to central Cairns and room was a good size.
Had to move ironing board from wardrobe to be able to use the 4 hangers provided. No drawers to put clothing in for our 8 day stay.
Room was not cleaned on a regular basis
and we had to insist on fresh towels for each day.
Reception staff were excellent.
The room was on level 12 with a breathtaking view of the harbor. Very clean bedroom and the toilet. Big beds, clean sheets, kettle, tea and coffee. You can borrow for free special towels for the pool as well. Breakfast was quite rich with a variety of dishes, fruits, bakery , coffee, tea and juices.
The hotel participates in an eco friendly and sustainable project- if u don’t want your room to be serviced, u will get $10 voucher for each day stay which can used in a bar or a restaurant. Great. We enjoyed the ice cream.
Was a night place to stay at staff were nice also had cheap drinks and had happy hour nice out door area with and pool also did room service and was cheap
My experience was seamless. Reception staff were polite and helpful. Room was neat and tidy. Checkout was swift! The hotel in itself is a little tiered but still in good working order in a great location.