Flexibility due to potential flight impacts
We are offering additional flexibility for our customers whose travels may be affected by the current situation in the Middle East. If you need to make changes to your booking, please don’t hesitate to contact the hotel directly.
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Where the tropics meet the Cairns Esplanade
Our 4-star resort trades big-city hustle for a proper tropical slowdown, with the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest both an easy day trip away. For the best available rate at Rydges, book direct. Enjoy free cancellation on selected rates and save an extra 10% when you join EVT Stays for free.
Location
Find us at 209-217 Abbott Street, right on the Esplanade. A short stroll to Cairns Lagoon and Muddy’s Playground, with the Reef Fleet Terminal 10 minutes away for anyone heading out to the reef.
Rooms
Choose from 242 rooms and suites with private balconies over the Coral Sea, the mountains, or the city. Travelling with kids? Our family rooms come with their own bunk-bed zone and personal TV.
Dining
Grab a table on the Fire & Ice Terrace and watch the Cairns evening roll by with a drink in hand, or settle in at Coral Hedge Brasserie for a full buffet breakfast to set up the day ahead.
Parking & Directions
On-site parking is right at reception. Pull into the main driveway and you can park while you check in. Cairns Airport is a straightforward 10-minute drive away.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in from 3PM, check-out by 11AM, with three pools and two tennis courts on hand to fill the time either side, no rushing required.
Venues & Events
Our purpose-built conference centre spans eight spaces for up to 300 guests, framed by tropical gardens that do a lot of the heavy lifting for weddings and celebrations.