Stayed for 4 nights last week, and for the price we paid, it was certainly fine. I think the fact the location was not exactly what was expected affected our overall opinion of the hotel. We thought that since it was located on the "Esplanade" it would be in the center of the downtown. It was a fair walk to... more

From the time you arrive and park under the covered entrance till the time you leave the entire stay is well catered for. We wanted to be close to the hospital and it is, also close to Muddies Playground for the kiddies and the waterfront for an evening stroll. All round a totally professional hotel with everything you could ask... more

Basic layout, older style left behind by much newer places in Cairns. Staff there to work no smile, no good morning, no warmth. more

This place is cheap cheap cheap. 1. Rooms are OK, clean enough but run down. 2. Service is off hand and rude and reception. The girls there could not care less. 3. The room was not ready at 2.00 when I arrived to check in- no apology. nothing. 4. The swimming pools that look so great on the web site-... more

We stayed at Rydges Esplanade as the final stop on our honeymoon, which had included some really nice places. Big mistake to finish it at this hotel. To a degree, our disappointment is slightly unfair on the hotel itself, since it doesn't (or shouldn't) pretend to compete with nice luxurious resorts. But we did find the overall experience sub-par even... more

The room was spacious. It was looking a bit tired but it was clean and comfortable. Very impressive fitness facilities. A nice walk into town. more

I landed Rydges Esplanade as a mystery hotel through lastminutedeals.com, and it was OK for the price paid (well under AU$100 per night), but I certainly wouldn't return there if I had to pay rack rates. The location was good for me - far enough from the centre to avoid the party crowd, but still only 15 minutes very leisurely... more

This place looks a little tired, however I stayed here twice within a week and both times had a very spacious room with balcony, facing the ocean. The first time I was on the 11th floor and it was fine, and the second time I was on the 4th floor which I found to be noisy with the balcony door... more

I spent a week at the Rydges Esplanade in Cairns and all in all I had a lovely time. The hotel itself was better then expected and I found myself pleasantly suprised after reading some of the other reviews. The rooms were pretty standard and spacious but the best thing about the rooms was the view - spectacular!! From my... more