Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers one-bedroom apartments with two double beds, queen rooms with ensuites, and twin rooms. All rooms include private balconies with views of the Coral Sea, Cairns Esplanade, or the rainforest. Amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fans, LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee makers, and ironing facilities. Some rooms feature bathrooms with both a bath and shower, bathrobes, and slippers.
Dining Options
The Coral Hedge Brasserie serves breakfast from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and dinner until 9 PM. Guests can try the Fire and Ice Dinner, where chefs grill meats, poultry, and seafood to order. The poolside bar offers tropical cocktails, beers, and wines. The restaurant overlooks the garden and provides alfresco dining.
Resort Facilities
The resort has three swimming pools, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and two tennis courts. The Mt Whitfield Conservation Park, a 300-hectare rainforest and grassland area, is nearby. The Joseph Banks Ballroom hosts formal events for up to 300 guests, with access to a business center and free Wi-Fi.
Location & Transport
The resort is 1.5 km from Cairns Central and 10 km from Cairns Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Cairns Museum, Cairns Night Markets, and Muddy's Playground, all within 1 km. The Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome is 1.5 km away.
Guest Services
The hotel provides a business center with printing and secretarial support. Conference and banquet services are available for groups up to 300. Self-catering apartments include full kitchens with stovetops, ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators. Shared laundry facilities are available for guest use.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor