Venues
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Venues For All Occasions
Explore a world of possibilities with Rydges Esplanade Resort.
Our purpose-built Cairns venue and event space welcomes a range of events from large conferences and day meetings to cocktail parties and weddings. A full business centre and superior technology and equipment with free Wi-Fi serve groups of up to 200 in formal settings and executive boardrooms as well as informal conferences, workshops and meetings. With a ballroom, meeting rooms, flexible breakout locations, and dedicated poolside conferencing area, every need is catered for.
Pick out your ideal space below and let us take care of the rest.
8 Venues
| Room/space | Area | Ceiling height | Capacity | Banquet | Theatre | Classroom | U-shape | Boardroom | Cocktail | Cabaret |
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Pandanus Room
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N/A | N/A | 120 | 90 | 80 | 96 | 40 | 48 | 150 | 72 |
Crystal Twig Room
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124 m2 | 2.4 m | 100 | 70 | 70 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 100 | 48 |
Golden Palm Room
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62 m2 | 2.4 m | 60 | 40 | 42 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
Kauri Ballroom
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265 m2 | 2.7 m | 300 | 180 | 300 | 100 | 50 | 30 | 300 | 144 |
Executive Boardroom
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N/A | 2.6 m | N/A | 30 | 35 | 20 | N/A | 18 | 60 | N/A |
Fire & Ice Terrace
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N/A | N/A | 200 | 80 | 80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 200 | N/A |
Rah Rah’s Bar & Terrace
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N/A | 2.6 m | 150 | 40 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 150 | N/A |
CHB Restaurant
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N/A | N/A | 400 | 100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 300 | N/A |
96
150
96
150
andanus Room is the second largest event space at Rydges Esplanade and has direct access to a private outdoor terrace.
With an abundance of natural light from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows your delegates will feel energized and refreshed ready to refocus and reconnect.
Whether you are after a conference room, cocktail party venue or wedding reception, this space offers flexible setup options.
70
100
70
100
An intimate, private dining experience with lovely views and a private outdoor terrace. Comfortably seating up to 70 guests banquet style with bridal table and dance area, this room boasts elegance and grace and is perfect for smaller more intimate sit down receptions, or medium cocktail receptions.
42
60
42
60
An ideal space for smaller groups planning a conference in Cairns, this venue is filled with natural light thanks to windows spanning the length of…
300
300
300
300
An expansive and very versatile dining area that can be transformed to suit any wedding theme. Comfortably seating up to 160 guests banquet style with plenty of room for a bridal table and dance floor, this room is perfect for larger weddings.
35
60
35
60
This is a fantastic space for small corporate events, meetings or interviews, offering plenty of natural light with floor to ceiling windows. The room opens onto a large…
80
200
80
200
This tropical outdoor venue is ideal for gala events with a difference, casual cocktail affairs or tropical themed parties. Surrounded by tropical gardens and boasting…
40
150
40
150
Perfect for pre reception celebrations or an outdoor cocktail reception, the Terrace boasts a tropical backdrop of gardens and views out to the Coral Sea, ideal for photos. Adjoining Rah Rah’s cocktail bar, this venue can be used for small intimate gatherings or a large outdoor celebration.
100
300
100
300
Restaurant Trading Hours Breakfast is available from 6:30 am to 09:30 am daily Lunch is available from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm daily Dinner is available from 6:00…
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Celebrate Christmas Day at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns! 🎄
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is the perfect venue for your next conference, meeting, or celebration in Far North Queensland. Ideally located just 7 minutes from Cairns International Airport and only 5 minutes from the city centre, our resort offers the…
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