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    Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

    1,366 reviews
    #24 of 63 Hotels in Cairns
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    209 - 217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
    011 61 7 4085 9094
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      Oceanfront 12-story hotel towers, 3 blocks from city center.
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      Reviewed yesterday
      Budget Best Position

      Phone booking was easy, friendly staff across the whole experience. Paying for parking is a bit of a let down but at only $10 a day; not too bad and considering the public parking around Cairns it is understandable. Shout yourself the little extra for...More

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      Hotel's Favourite
      Reviewed 18 June 2018
      Great hotel, excellent location

      Great place to base ourselves for a week in Cairns, easy to walk to the markets, right on the Esplanade, lots of restaurants nearby. The room was clean and fresh with a comfortable bed. Staff were friendly and obliging. Nothing at all to complain about...More

      Thank daleaus
      Response from andrew W, General Manager at Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsResponded 21 June 2018

      Dear daleaus, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We trust that you enjoyed your overall time in Cairns and we hope for an opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit. Kind regards, Andrew Wallis. General Manager.

      Reviewed 5 days ago
      Nice yet average

      The pools and spa were nice, it's a bit of a maze to get around the grounds. We had a gorgeous view of the mountain. Beds were lovely and we had a very spacious nice room. My main issue is that the room had this...More

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      Response from andrew W, General Manager at Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsResponded 4 days ago

      Dear Red_Rose_583, Thank you for your feedback and my apologies for the issue that you mention with the room you stayed in. The carpets have all recently been replaced but I will endeavor to track down the room you stayed in a see if we...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Great customer service

      We had a great room after an complimentary upgrade to an ocean view room. Libby at the front desk was terrific and Sean was very helpful at the tours desk. The main pool was great, although our room had a constant fan in the bathroom...More

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      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Not quite good enough as s business hotel.

      While very friendly the Rydges esplanade is possibly not the best hotel in Cairns to stay in. It’s friendly and helpful - front desk staff are great - but it is a little tired. For business you need good wifi and a mini bar so...More

      Thank Farmsyfaves
      Response from andrew W, General Manager at Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Farmsyfaves, Thank you for feedback and for the opportunity to review where we can improve on the overall guest experience. On a positive note we are in the process of actioning some of the points you have raised. The fixed wall hairdryers are being...More

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      31 October 2017|
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      Response from Debinqueensland | Reviewed this property |
      Sorry not a toddler friendly pool but across the road in the park there is an awesome kids playground with water play area. And further up the path is a great community pool area with suitable kids pool.
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      3 July 2017|
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      Response from andrew W | Property representative |
      Weather today in Cairns is beautifully sunny and 24 degrees. Whilst the pools are not heated its still a perfect spot to while away the afternoon - plenty of sun on the deck around the pool and chairs to relax in. You are... More
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      24 June 2017|
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      I don't smoke but would presume no
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      Room Tips
      "pay the extra for a room with a view, well worth it to wake up to the mountains or ocean panorama."
      brendanmrt
      yesterday
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      "I recommend a view of the ocean, it changes by the hour."
      Moorhound
      1 week ago
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      "Would recommend an ocean view room."
      140lizr
      4 weeks ago
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      "Great ocean views"
      Giacinta
      6 Oct 2018
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      PRICE RANGE
      US$95 - US$220 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      ALSO KNOWN AS
      rydges esplanade resort cairns hotel cairnsrydges esplanade hotel cairnsrydges esplanade cairnsrydges cairns
      FORMERLY KNOWN AS
      Matson Resort Cairns
      LOCATION
      AustraliaQueenslandCairns RegionCairns
      NUMBER OF ROOMS
      240
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