The Hotel

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain, or ocean views. It features 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts. Set amongst beautiful tropical gardens, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers. Free WiFi is available in hotel-style rooms and all public areas.

All air-conditioned rooms feature contemporary décor and include a satellite TV, a minibar, and tea/coffee making supplies. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are also provided. Coral Hedge Brasserie serves a sumptuous breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch is available from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Dinner is available from 6 p.m. daily. It also offers 24-hour room service for guests staying at the hotel.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is located on The Esplanade, a 15-minute walk from the Cairns lagoon precinct. Cairns International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Room Details

• Mountain View Room
  • Standard Occupancy: 2 guests
  • Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 3 children
  • Bedding: 2 × double beds
• Ocean View Room
  • Standard Occupancy: 2 guests
  • Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 children
  • Bedding: 1 × double bed + 1 × single bed
• Family Room
  • Standard Occupancy: 4 guests
  • Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 4 children (up to 6 guests total)
  • Bedding: 2 × double beds + 1 × bunk bed

Moore Reef Full Day Tour:

Departing from the Cairns, guests will travel approximately 54 kilometres in our air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, which is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the beauty of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. 4 Hours on the reef allows plenty of time to experience all of our free inclusions, such as snorkelling, the Sunlover waterslide – the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef, glass bottom boat, and an enclosed ocean pool for the kids, underwater observatory, fish feeding experience, & lunch.

Included in your tour

Snorkelling & equipment, semi-submersible & glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, touch tank & fish feeding presentations, waterslide, enclosed ocean pool, lunch and more

The Area: Cairns, QLD

Tropical and vibrant, Cairns is the gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage wonders — the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Dive into adventure at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, soar above the jungle on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, or take the scenic train to Kuranda.

Explore nearby Palm Cove and Port Douglas, cruise the reef, or unwind with great food and laid-back tropical vibes. Whether you’re chasing adventure or relaxation, Cairns is the ultimate escape for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike.