Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Overview
209 217 Abbott St., Cairns North, QLD 4870 Australia
Near Cairns Esplanade
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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It’s right on the Esplanade and offers 242 air‑conditioned rooms with private balconies, complimentary Wi‑Fi, three outdoor pools with a poolside bar and poolside restaurant where you can dine alfresco, plus 24‑hour room service and lots of accessible facilities.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free parking nearby
Pool umbrellas
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Check-In 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

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

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: 0.00

Total Taxes: 10.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

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.

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beach nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • By ocean
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2562
  • Conference space size (meters) - 238
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Distance from property (ft) - 328
  • Distance from property (meters) - 100
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 196
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 77
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking nearby
  • Garden
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golfing nearby
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Off-street parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets not allowed
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Rafting nearby
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 120
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 47
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Splash pad
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Street parking
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

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.

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

FAQs about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM 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 11:00 AM 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 rooms in the property.

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.

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.

Is there shuttle service at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns?

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

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 North event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Joseph Banks Ballroom
17 x 13 x 2 • 238 sqm.
Crescent
120
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
160
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
70
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
350
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
An 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
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:5
Columns:2
Natural Light?:No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Crystal Twig Room
16 x 7 x 2 • 119 sqm.
Crescent
48
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
90
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Formally 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
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
Golden Palm Room
9 x 6 x 2 • 58 sqm.
Crescent
32
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
40
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
23
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Our 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
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:3
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Executive Boardroom
8 x 2 x 2 • 16 sqm.
Classroom
20
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
18
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
35
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:2
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Coral Hedge Courtyard
8 x 2 x 2 • 16 sqft.
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
80
Theater Layout
Reception
80
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:2
Windows:6
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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