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HOLIDAY PACKAGE TO CAIRNS

Rydges Esplanade Cairns

4 out of 5 rating
Family-friendly
Relax into a tropical holiday as you stay on the Esplanade, with breathtaking views and plenty to see and do.
It’s easy to entertain yourself at Rydges Cairns. Take a dip in one of the three swimming pools, enjoy a game of tennis, then go for a bite at the Coral Hedge Brasserie Bar. Depending on the style of holiday you’re looking for, you can stay in a guest room with a private balcony or a serviced apartment with a kitchen so you can be looked after or look after yourself. And with a welcome drink and bottle of wine in your room, you’ll find it easy to relax straight into your holiday. The Esplanade in Cairns offers an array of shopping and dining options. Plus, there are many tours available to take you to the Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rainforest. It’s the perfect place to take family, friends or your loved ones.
209-217 Abbott Street, The Esplanade, Cairns 4870, Australia
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Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3
Averaging 32 m2 the rooms are spacious. Available with 1 Queen bed. Rate covers 2 adults using existing bedding (1 x queen bed).
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Standard Room - 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring views over our tropical gardens. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists 2 Double Beds.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Mountain View Room - 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3
Stunning surrounding mountain views from your private balcony. Rooms feature a queen size bed and an optional rollaway bed (charges apply). Rate covers 2 adults using existing bedding.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Mountain View Room - 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the rainforest covered mountain ranges surrounding Cairns. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of 2 Double Beds.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Ocean View Room - 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3
Private balcony overlooking the Coral Sea. Rooms offer 1 Queen bed. Rate covers 2 adults using existing bedding.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Ocean View Room - 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of 2 Double Beds.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Family Room

Sleeps 4
The room has a separate sleeping area for parents and children with a private balcony. Rooms are with one queen bed and two single bunk beds. Rate covers 2 adults and 2 children under 12.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Executive Room - 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3
Guaranteed our best views of the Coral Sea, Executive rooms are spacious with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of a Queen Bed and optional rollaway bed (charges may apply for rollaway bed).
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Executive Room - 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
Guaranteed our best views of the Coral Sea, Executive rooms are spacious with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of 2 Double Beds.
Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
Minimum 5000 PTS required

Rydges Esplanade Cairns

Relax and enjoy the modern luxuries and great location of this classic hotel
Health and safety are our top priorities in this challenging time.

Access to our gym, restaurants and bars is still limited in line with Government restrictions.

Our Rydges in-room dining menu options will still be available to in-house guests

With a complete Resort environment all your wants and needs will be met. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Rydges Esplanade offers you so much more than your greatest expectation, a place to unwind from your busy schedule.

At Rydges Esplanade Resort you will discover three superb resort swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, and all this set within the lush tropical surround.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns combines superior comfort and style with a range of accommodation options from hotel rooms. Rydges Esplanade Resort’s stylishly appointed rooms each offer a private balcony with city, mountain or ocean views.

Located conveniently on the Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort is in walking distance to a vast array of Cairns finest shopping and dining facilities. The Resort is also the perfect base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest areas. $15(per/day) onsite parking are also available.

The Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant serves a sumptuous breakfast starting from $34, all day dining snack menu for lunch and a la carte in the evening.

Getting there

Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Before 11:00
Hotel address
209-217 Abbott Street, The Esplanade, Cairns 4870, Australia

Hotel facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Breakfast service
  • Cafe
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Reception (24 hour)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Lifts
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Umbrellas
  • Patio / Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • WiFi (free)
  • Airport transfers (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Family friendly
  • Guest laundry
  • Tennis court
  • Onsite parking (surcharge)
  • Business / Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Event services
  • Ballroom
  • Accessible facilities
Payments made directly to the hotel by credit card will incur a transaction fee. Payments by cash (No available during COVID19)and eftpos do not incur a transaction fee.
Reception is 24 hrs. Late check outs and early arrivals are subject to availability and may incur a fee.

For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Bed types are request only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.

Important information
Before you book your international flight, and before you travel, check current Australian Government travel advisories on www.smartraveller.gov.au. All travel is subject to the Qantas Conditions of Carriage.
*Per person prices are per passenger for the number of passengers specified. Total prices are based on two people, twin share.
Children (2-11 years) must use existing bedding unless otherwise specified.
Transfers not included, unless otherwise specified. Food, beverage and entertainment offerings vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes.
Hotel and Flight package prices listed on the site are based on the best available airfare class. This fare class may not be available over certain booking periods and therefore prices are subject to change based on date of booking. Exclusive discounts on flights are only available when purchased with a hotel as part of a Qantas Holidays package. Cancellations and changes are subject to Qantas Conditions of Carriage, applicable Fare Rules and Qantas Holidays Booking Conditions. A price difference may apply to booking changes. No fees apply if you are entitled to a refund or other remedy under the Australian Consumer Law or Conditions of Carriage. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made in full and Qantas Holidays confirms your booking.
Domestic cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees of up to 100% apply.
International cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees of up to 100% apply.
No fees apply if you are entitled to a refund or other remedy under the Australian Consumer Law or Conditions of Carriage. All travel is subject to the Qantas Conditions of Carriage and Qantas Holidays Booking Conditions. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made in full and Qantas confirms your booking.
**Deposit Pay is available on select properties, provided the property offers free cancellation and your check-in date is more than 21 days from the booking date. It is not available on Fly + Stay Holidays. Visit our FAQ page for more.
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‡ Win 1 of 25 $5,000 vouchers by booking a Qantas Hotel or Holiday competition Promoter: Qantas Airways Limited. Eligible Entrants: Qantas Frequent Flyers who are Australian residents aged 18 years before the start of the Promotion Period, excluding directors, management, employees and their immediate families of the Promoter and Qantas Airways Limited and their related bodies corporate. Promotion Period: 12:01am (AEDT) 1 January 2025 - 11:59pm (AEDT) on 31 January 2025. How to enter: Eligible Entrants will automatically receive an entry when they log into their Qantas Frequent Flyer account and book a Qantas Hotel or Qantas Holiday package from https://www.qantas.com/hotels or https://www.qantas.com/holidays with a minimum booking value of AU$150. Qantas Tours, Qantas Entertainment and Airbnb bookings are excluded. Prize: The total maximum notional prize pool value is AU$125,000, based on the recommended retail value at the time of printing. There will be twenty five (25) prizes to be won in total. The dispatch of the prizes will be emailed to the prize winners’ up to eight (8) weeks after checkout of their hotel/holiday. The Prizes are awarded and must be redeemed in accordance with and subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/my-account/dream-planner.html, the Qantas Store Terms of Use https://marketplace.qantas.com/au, voucher terms and conditions (including expiry rules) if relevant, and any other terms and conditions disclosed at the time of redemption. Draw: 10:00am (AEDT) on 10 February 2025 at MDSA, Level 16, 1 Denison Street Street, North Sydney NSW 2060. Authorised under permit numbers: NSW Permit No.NTP/11862, ACT TP24/02923, SA Licence No. T24/2228. View full terms and conditions at Fly with the Spirit of Australia | Qantas

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