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Reviews of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

209-217 Abbott Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#45 of 74 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1390 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    3.0
    never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    late night staff were unhelpful room was damp, no blankets or doona only sheet rooms are rundown

    nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2022

    6.0
    Could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The handle on the entrance to the shower was missing, making it difficult to open the door. The toilet seat wouldn’t stay up making it difficult for my husband to wee. The towels we were given were pretty threadbare. It was unfortunate that renovations were taking place as access in and out of the hotel was difficult. When I went out for a walk at 6.30 am I was locked out on my return. Had to bang on the door to get let in.

    The bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Towels were old!!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2022

    5.0
    clean & presentable but ageing & staff need to service the rooms better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    had to ask for room to be cleaned every time we wanted it. for $400 a night rooms should be serviced daily

    position was great

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2022

    10
    great location, very clean, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very convenient and clean accommodation, staff were lovely!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    6.0
    great location but that’s about it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff were not friendly or helpful. stayed 9 nights had to ask for room to be serviced as this wasn’t done daily due to covid. felt like a thief to ask for more toilet paper or milk. staff seemed stressed with short almost rude responses to requests. food was expensive and over priced. $35 for buffet breakfast…

    excellent location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    5.0
    it was ok not what expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we were given a room with someone in it quiet embarrassing for both and then another room with double bed not right so had to change again. this was 3 times. the room I paid for said kitchenette it wasn’t and the rooms weren’t served during the stay. for the money quite disappointed

    located in good spot nice pool and good food

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    3.0
    Way below par!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The garden outside the room was an absolute disgrace. Will never stay here again. Poor value

    Not much

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    6.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    needs a refurb.. looking tired

    good location, good price

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    5.0
    Overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Is very run down for the price they charge. The restaurant & room service menu is very limited and very expensive. Parking wasn't included, however, the "secure" boom gates were stuck open, so it turned out free. The overall quality was about 3.5 / 5 stars. Overpriced.

    The location was fairly good. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2022

    1.0
    Our stay was throughly disappointing from start to finish
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Checkin , rooms, food,pool,

    Nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    6.0
    A short stay and the room suited our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Insufficient tea, milk and sugar provided

    location and view from the balcony were good

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    3.0
    comfortable but wouldn’t stay again. can get better for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Tower Apartment - Unserviced
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    ran down and in need of a make over. the bedroom didn’t have a blanket just sheets. you can’t control the temp of the aircon.

    apartment was big and spacious

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little aged

    Location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff- winni and cheria looked after us! amazing customer service!!!!!! thank u for making our holiday and my parents wedding anniversary amazing! thank u!!! manager- please inform them of great customer service

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2022

    10
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    good location, walking distance to everything but not on top of them. checked in early & room was ready & asked for late check-out due to a tour & they were happy to assist. will return on my next stay in Cairns

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    6.0
    Underwhelmed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Didn’t have

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the hotel was run down and fairly expensive for the standard

    The room was clean

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2022

    5.0
    A well located but slightly dated establishment that could be made much better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. unserviceable TV upon arrival. 2. access keys that had to be reprogrammed 8 times in 9 day (mobiles rarely cause this problem; more likely dirty door card readers) 3. efficient but charmless front desk staff. The hotel was busy with many groups; individual travels seemed to be a nuisance.

    Good location with above average bar-restaurant: a menu that contains no surprises, but delivered well prepared value for money meals, by charming staff.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2022

    10
    An excellent place to stay and enjoy Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing except we would have loved to stay longer

    Very friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    4.0
    rubbish. avoid it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the towels were rags. we had to ask for more but even those were well worn. mould all through the bathroom. shampoo etc. was a bunch of mixed items which looked like they’d been taken from other hotels. when we checked in they told us that they only serviced the rooms every couple of days. the building itself was in poor repair. some lift lights showing which floor it was on didn’t work. the pool area was run down. i’d suggest avoiding this hotel and if this is an example of Rydges, then avoid the whole hotel chain altogether.

    location was ok but that’s about it

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    5.0
    Good value if you want to be close to the airport or are just staying for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If we came again we’d stay somewhere closer to the main street. The pillows on the bed were terrible, like laying on a biscuit. The room was also freezing, you need the aircon on because its hot in cairns but there’s no control in the room just an on off switch so you cant set the temperature. The shower in our room was constantly going hot and then cold. The lift also took 10 minutes to pick you up every-time so we just got the stairs.

    The location wasn’t too bad it was about a 15 minute walk to the main street however the area was a little rough. The bed was comfy and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    5.0
    The location suited us and the view was nice but the accomodation and motel are dated. For the same price and view, I co
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room - Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accomodation is dated. fittings in bathroom are falling apart and rusted around the plug of the bathtub. No Pay T.V. or smart tv.

    location view

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    2.0
    Not pleasant. the mould in my bathroom and bedding was dreadful. Reasturants was OK but overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really wish the manegment/owners would read reviews because if they did my review would not read like a horror story.The overall hotel needs a complete facelift it looks and feels old and it desperately needs a change of decor a new paint job.and the cleanliness is huge red flag .also the pool had no umbrellas to shade you, and the surface of the pool is very rough .The towels in the room were threadbare and needed to be replaced. There was mould in the bathroom tiles and in the bedding and was not cleaned after asking 3 times. Also there was no exhast fan in the bathroom making thr floor very slippery. Overall it's a hotel in need of some TLC So no I won't recommend this hotel it was not nice to stay in.Very disappointed.

    Most of the staff were friendly especially winnie in the reasturant. Food was OK Washing machine and dryer ok

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    tennis courts were old, gym was closed, no room cleaning unless requested and bare minimum cleaned

    nice rooms

    Stayed in April 2022

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