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Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 4 stars

209-217 Abbott Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#45 of 74 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1394 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    3.0
    Would not stay again and would not recommend to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I stayed in was very disappointing. It wasn’t very clean, with thick layers of dust on the lights, tv, light switches and behind furniture. There was mould throughout the bathroom and the entrance area to the hotel room. There was dried liquid on the bed head, mould around the man hole in the bathroom and around the ceiling and on the door frames. It was a mouldy sludgy texture on the door frames (easy to wipe clean) but hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. It was very gross. The corners of the entrance into the hotel room on the tiles were extremely dirty. It was not very clean or well looked after. The carpet was frayed in spots. The lamp shades were clearly dirty and had old stains on them. The walls had scratches and marks all over them. The balcony was dirty, the tracks of the sliding doors were extremely dirty. The fan wasn’t working in the bathroom. Huge amounts of mould around the hotel room. The photos looked nice but we were completely disappointed. We could have gotten a better cleaned room in a motel for a cheaper price. Rydges, do better. Also, the foyer in the hotel looked disgusting with the tiles that have cracks in them that collect the black dirt. Resultant was dead because it doesn’t look very inviting , so dated

    The view, bed and location were the only good things.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was expecting more for price. Hotel felt a little tired.

    Family suite well set up with separate bunks. Great location near Muddy’s.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were quite disappointed with our stay. We found the following things: - there was no body wash in the dispenser - toilet was leaking - toilet roll holder was loose on wall - air con did not work overnight

    Ease of check in

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    3.0
    Location was good, but not worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of appliances, crockery and cutlery. A very outdated tv.

    Location was great

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    5.0
    Very nice people; poor fabric of building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is very tired and needs extensive renovations. E.g.Restaurant lighting was poor. Woodwork round pool needs painting. Some stains in bath ?Rust. Service panel to pipes in bathroom seemed to be falling off. Plastic toilet seat difficult to maintain in”up” position

    Very nice staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    10
    It was a great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished we had a queen bed

    Was in good location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Strong chemical smell. Some fittings U/S. Fan - 1 speed - Flat out. A/C Freezing. Unable to adjust. Elevator sloooooow.

    Staff freindly, Helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    6.0
    It was a comfortable stay for one wk, short distance from Esplanade for walks. Good spot. Staffs are cordial and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much view for the rooms at the back. Restaurant does not have enough Vegeterian or vegan option.

    Convenient location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Space and location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    6.0
    Pictures are much better than reality. The room and amenities are all very old. Low price - value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room and amenities are all very old. It looks much better in pictures.

    The location is close to the Esplanade.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Had a lovely relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very clean comfortable room fabulous heated pool adults only resort

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    6.0
    Good location, facilities dated and very average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely loud, woken every night and morning by people outside room on ground, could hear water pipes and fridge extremely loud. Air con makes room either freezing or stuffy/dank without it - is actually a note by the switch recommending don’t leave on all night or too cold. Pools require update and require clean deck & chairs. Buffet breakfast very average for price.

    Good location, large room size

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    6.0
    Not worth the Ridges reputation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    First, when bathroom is neglected and not clean in a prestigious hotel, nothing looks well. The reception staff did the bare minimum and not more. Extra charge for parking but when functions held over the weekend, parking not monitored and not leaving the hotel guests parking.

    Hotel location as expected. Not exactly in the bustling centre but in walking distance.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Great place to stay while holidaying in cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Close to all but far enough away quiet location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    6.0
    Nice room, hard pillows dirty clothing on roof.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard pillows. Dirty old clothing on roof outside our balcony.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Was very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think parking shouldn’t be an extra. When I was there the tennis courts held a lot of water

    The value for money is excellent it’s nice and clean very comfy to stay at. The staff have always been super friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was close to the city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows not very comfortable

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very basic especially when online it showed a different room for the one that we got.

    Happy hour and breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast was varied and delicious, and our bedroom very spacious and comfortable. Also the location is perfect, easy walking 15 mim to the city center. We are very happy with our stay!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent breakfast .... Exceptional staff and service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    4.0
    What happened to the service business?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room - Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was minimalist. Only 2 towels in the bathroom plus 1 hand towel and 1 facecloth. 1 Toilet roll for 2 people. Room service use is extra charge, menu is small and peculiar. Pizza was like eating raw pastry with large strange tasting toppings. We ordered strong pot of tea for 2 but got a cardboard cup of hot water with 2 teabags on side. Strange. We had a kettle in the room. !!! We then got charged $9 for tea plus $5 for delivery?? Nobody to help with luggage. Was shown where the trolleys were and told to 'help yourself '. 84 year old guests. I think for the price paid we should expect more.

    We paid extra for the upgrade and it was worth it for the view. Staff were polite and helpful where they could be.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    6.0
    Comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although had to ask a few times for more tea cups to be brought to room also got given pool towels with holes and stains all over them

    Beds where very comfy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    3.0
    Prices need to be dropped until the standards are brought back up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The entire property is run down. Corridors, skirting boards, ceilings all in low repair. Printed signs stuck with blu tac on each floor from February communications. Breakfast restaurant lacked atmosphere, attention, love and walls had old drink spillage visible from tables. Bar was manned only if you asked and it was very basic. Nothing to suggest you should stay in and have a few drinks. Pool bar and seating still set up in the pool but the window to the actual bar was build in so no service. Pool guests expected to get dry, leave the pool area, go to the bar, order, wait and then carry beverages back out to the pool area to enjoy. Room was clean on the surface but very dirty under benches, in corners, under sinks etc Lack of maintenance in grout, vents, access points falling off.

    Staff were welcoming Scaffolding was up in the reception area with painting in progress (encouraging that some work is commencing)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Good 👍
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    3

    3

    Stayed in April 2024

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