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Rydges Esplanade Resort offers the perfect venue for your next conference or event!
In addition to being located only 7 minutes from Cairns International Airport and 5 easy minutes from the city centre, Rydges Esplanade is also perfectly designed and quietly situated to concentrate on event content and outcomes.
Our Cairns accommodation offers a convenient location within walking distance to the Cairns Convention Centre and the city’s vibrant shopping and dining facilities. Cairns is known for being a walkable city, allowing you to easily explore its charming streets and immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere. Whether you’re here for a conference or leisure, our accommodation provides easy access to everything Cairns has to offer, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay.
We would love to work with you to ensure your event is a successful one. First of all we take the time to tailor conference and event packages to suit individual needs. As a result all your event content and objectives will achieved. All while utilising one of our unique and versatile event spaces located on level one of the hotel.
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates which is especially relevant in today’s busy world.
As a result, your delegates can arrive stress free and have peace of mind that they are contactable throughout the event.
Most of all, our experienced events team will provide your delegates with service of the highest quality.
Finally, we will welcome your event with a smile and a passion exceed expectations.
It’s almost too easy to plan the perfect event.
5 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 |
Golden Palm Room
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62 m2 | 2.4 m | 60 | 40 | 42 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
Crystal Twig Room
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124 m2 | 2.4 m | 100 | 70 | 70 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 100 | 48 |
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 |
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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.
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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…
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.
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…
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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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