Very much in need of a makeover/refurbishment. Would not stay here again as it should be re-rated as a 3 star property. My room smelt and was very old, even the sheets were marked at the bottom and felt old. I could smell stale tobacco in the corridor and in my room. The pools are is also tired and the... More

We stayed for 2 nights during our honeymoon. We booked a seaview room and were upgraded to a suite of rooms on the Executive floor!! All I can say is 'WOW!!'. Although itis a fairly big hotel, the staff were polite and answered any queries. The room was amazing and very clean. The whole hotel was clean. We booked a... More

I had a twin ocean view room which was very comfortable and allowed my mum and I to have a lovely view of the Esplanade, the ocean and to have our own comfortable beds. Very nice indeed. This is probably the 4th or 5th time I have stayed here and I have continued to come back because of the friendly... More

Been coming to the Rydges for several years and whilst I would still say its good value for money it is noticably heading the wrong way. The staff whilst professional and polite don't quite have the cheerfullness of couple of years ago. The rooms are looking tired but are still clean. The decking around the pool doesn't have a great... More

We had an overnight stay over Easter. Got a good deal, room, breakfast ( 2 adults & 2 kids) & 3 hours bike hire for $150. Recommend joining rydges priority guest, it's free and you get good savings. The location was great, right across from the esplanade, near skate park and playground. 3 block walk along esplanade to the lagoon... More

Your staff and service was REALLY very good (Especially Go Tac...). The location of the resort is easy to locate, the centre for children playgrounds and easy nice esplanade walks. The breakfast is good. The resort has good facilities and pools. We REALLY enjoyed our stay and will be returning there.

15 min walk to downtown cairns, good pool, nice balcony with ocean view, breakfast very good and great choices but very expensive compared to north america... $ 30 aussie, each person...not free wifi... Like in north america.

To start with the positives, my room was clean and the hotel is well located. BUT, the bathroom was falling to pieces and in desperate  need of maintenance. There was a huge crack in the basin and the shower head was taped up and when you turned it on, water spurted outwards in all directions.  Definitely not the standard you... More

My husband and i spent last Saturday night at Rydges Esplanade in Cairns. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect, within easy walking distance to the city and the views were just magnificent. The rooms were clean and tidy, and breakfast buffet was great. All in all great value for money, and we will... More