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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

137 The Esplanade Cairns, 4870 Queensland

4-star Esplanade hotel with outdoor waterfall pool

Steps to the beach
This seaside hotel is steps from Cairns Esplanade and the beach. Cairns Civic Theatre is 4 blocks away and Cairns International Airport is 7 km (4 mi.) from the hotel. Show more
Restaurant and bar
Stylish Rydges Tradewinds Cairns features the Sea Level Food & Wine restaurant offering open-air dining by the tropical gardens.
Balconies with views
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns guestrooms feature private balconies with ocean or city views. Televisions have premium cable channels. High-speed wired Internet access is offered. Hide

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3.8out of 5

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88%

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Superior Water View Room
1 queen2 doubleBalcony with view of the ocean, city, and mountains. Desk. Television with premium cable channels and pay movies. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Fax machine and in-room safe. Refrigerator and minibar. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Deluxe Water View
1 king2 doubleBalcony with view of the ocean, city, and mountains. Desk. Television with premium cable channels and pay movies. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Fax machine and in-room safe. Refrigerator and minibar. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Ocean Front Room
1 king bed or 2 double beds. Balcony. City, garden, mountain, ocean, or pool views. Desk. In-room safe. Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Phone. Clock radio. Minibar, refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe Water View Hot Deal
1 king bed or 2 double beds. Balcony. City view and/or Ocean view and/or Sea view and/or Pool view and/or Mountain view and/or Garden view and/or Water view. Desk. In-room safe. Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Fax machine. Phone. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Jetted bathtub. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Ocean Front Room Hot Deal
1 king bed or 2 double beds. Balcony. City view and/or Ocean view and/or Sea view and/or Pool view and/or Mountain view and/or Garden view and/or Water view. Desk. In-room safe. Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Fax machine. Phone. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Jetted bathtub. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Superior Room Hot Deal
1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Balcony. City view and/or Ocean view and/or Sea view and/or Pool view and/or Mountain view and/or Garden view and/or Water view. Desk. In-room safe. Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Fax machine. Phone. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Jetted bathtub. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • The minimum check-in age at this property during Spring Break is 18 years old.
Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Cash Deposit Required
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: AUD 10 per night
    • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of suites - 11
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Airport transportation
  • Business center
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Total number of rooms - 246
  • Health club
  • Tour assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Secretarial services
  • Spa services on site
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Secure parking
  • Parking garage
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fax machine
  • Garden
  • Photocopy machines
  • Spa tub
  • Suitable for children
  • Television in lobby
  • Umbrella
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

Decorated in warm colors, all 246 guestrooms feature private balconies with ocean or city views. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. High-speed wired Internet access (surcharge) is offered, as well as writing desks, phones, and in-room safes. Guests enjoy minibars, ceiling fans, and air-conditioning. Rooms provide refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

All guestrooms are nonsmoking.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns, Cairns,  Queensland, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • In-room massage available
  • Private bathroom
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Television
  • Non-smoking only
  • Cable television service
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Water view
  • City view
  • Sea view
  • Mountain view
  • Ocean view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Dining

Sea Level, Food & Wine - Relaxed, al fresco dining beside tropical gardens with views of the pool, boardwalk, or Coral Sea. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service - Available 24 hours.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns, Cairns,  Queensland, Dining Breakfast room

Recreation

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bungee jumping nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

Spa By The Sea offers a broad range of services including Vichy showers, body exfoliation, facials and massages in treatment rooms overlooking the Coral Sea. Spa treatments for men and women feature Elemis skincare products that incorporate medicinal herbs, plant extracts and collagen-boosting seaweeds.

National Rating

Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd

AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

3.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.8
Hotel condition:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Neighbourhood:
4.4
88%

of guests recommend

out of 26 reviews

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Rob S from Ebbw Vale, Wales
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 18 Aug 2011

“Great location”

Of seven hotels we stayed in on our London-Singapore-Australia holiday, this was the winner. It is superbly located, has stunning views over Trinity Bay and I would recommend it unreservedly.

A Traveller from Melbourne
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 May 2011

“Reception area looks tired!”

Aussies should learn a little more from Asians in hotel management! The lobby looks old and tired.

A Traveller from Richmond, Va
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Dec 2010

“OK for the price”

Already stated above

Area recommendations
The town is small but has very friendly people. The whole country is expensive. You have to do one of the trips to the great barrier reef, the highlight of the trip.
Louise V from Ballina, NSW, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Oct 2010

“Fantastic stay”

Lovely hotel, very centrally located. Friendly, happy staff who are willing to help. Food at the restaurants is a bit expensive, but you can just take a short walk down the road to the Esplanade restaurants which are reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Area recommendations
Definitely stay around the Esplanade area because it is across the road from the water, there is a free lagoon pool at one end and a free kids park called Muddies, complete with cafe for mum & dad. It's lovely.
When to go
anytime except summer. we went in October school holidays and it was fabulous, however the locals were bracing themselves for the start of the wet season in 2 months' time - December.
A Traveller from Sydney, NSW
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 28 Sep 2010

“Good Hotel, Staff Service extremely disappointing.”

The hotel is nice, the decor is probably outdated. When we checked (although) the lobby was empty, the male concierge was rushed and rude. My main frustration was with a female concierge. There are a number of computers in the lobby, they are connected to one printer. However, this printer is not the default no any of the computers. Therefore your printing (in my case my boarding pass) goes astray. The lady at reception advised it was not her problem as they use an external IT company and tough basically. Another guest suggested they address it, as people such as myself now have to go and queue at the airport to check in. She advised she will get someone to 'mention' it next time IT company comes in and dismissed him. The food in the restaurant there is extremely overpriced and tries too hard, not to mention is plain disgusting and greasy. I wouldn't recommend this hotel as from speaking to other tourists in Cairns there is far better for the same amount of money.

A Traveller from Mountain View, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 15 Sep 2010

“Old hotel in need of serious updates!”

The front desk staff and the concierge were very friendly and helpful. The hotel lobby and the pool area were looking good. The rest of the hotel is just old and need serious updates. The beds, were the Rydges hotels are famous for were a big disappointment. They were old and the mattrasses needed to be replaced. it was an uncomfortable sleep. we checked two rooms, both smelt funny, like moldy and had lots of dust hanging from the ceiling from the air conditioner. Not a particularly fresh look. The location made up for the state of the hotel, although i would not recommend staying in this particular hotel. Just choose one of many other hotels at the Esplanade in Cairns.

Area recommendations
The Esplanade and the downtown area are fun to stroll around, on saturday check out the farmers markets for some good local products. For a refreshment check out the public swimming pool at the Esplanade. For a great dinner we recommend Bay Leaf, for some real good balinese food. Its on the corner of lake with gatton st.
A Traveller from Gold Coast Australia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Aug 2010

“Extremely enjoyable stay”

Only criticism was the freezer compartment in our room (601) would not freeze anything.

Must see
Helicopter ride to outer reef, snorkeling and vessel cruise back to port was great. Was a wonderful experience. Coast road from Cairns to Palm Cove to Port Douglas is so pretty, not to be missed.
A Traveller from Bundaberg
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 18 Aug 2010

“best location!”

great location, just opposite esplanade .The place is near all great restaurants. The place is central to all pick up points for tours. we booked a room with queen bed but were upgraded to a sea view room with 2 double beds.

Area recommendations
Port douglas, atherton tablelands, palm cove
A Traveller from LEICESTER
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 1 Jun 2010

“needs a refit out of date and shabby room”

The room was dated and needed a good tidy up .the tiles in the bathroom had old dirty grout ,could not see the tv properly as it was in a cabinet as when the doors were open you couldn't see it so had to remove daily,The fridge was old and made a right racket Had an old safe in the room but had to pay for using it hoping not to loose the key .....

A Traveller
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Mar 2010

“Cairns esplanade great hotel”

Very pleased. Nice room, good service great location, restaurants nearby. Convenient walk to shops and sights.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

137 The Esplanade Cairns, 4870 Queensland

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Cairns Esplanade - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cairns Civic Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Cairns Regional Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Cairns Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Cazaly's Stadium - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Barlow Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Mount Whitfield Conservation Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - 12.9 km / 8 mi
  • Tjapukai Cultural Park - 12.9 km / 8 mi
  • Barron Gorge National Park - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • Airport nearby
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In city center
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Beach nearby
  • Casino nearby

The preferred airport for Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 4.8 km / 3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Cairns, QLD, Australia (CNS-Cairns Intl.)

Area:

Cairns, Queensland, Australia: Tropical North Queensland's gateway, Cairns is 1 hour by boat from the world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, and 100 km from the World Heritage Listed rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Cairns, itself, offers plenty of dining options, Flecker Botanic Gardens, and stunning beaches û but swim within the anti-stinger enclosures. Nearby, world-class golf, white water rafting, diving, and snorkelling await.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

137 The Esplanade Cairns, 4870 Queensland

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