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Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns

209-217 Abbott St Cairns City, Tropical North Queensland, Australia, 4870
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From its waterfront setting overlooking Cairns Esplanade and the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort offers guests the perfect base to relax and a convenient stepping off point from which to explore the city’s vibrant CBD and surrounding natural attractions. Just a short drive from the airport and a carefree stroll into town and departure points for the Reef and Rainforest, Rydges Esplanade really is idyllic when it comes to getting around. For meetings and events, the resort’s level one features purpose built conference, meeting and function rooms catering for small to large-scale gatherings from 10 to 300 be it executive boardroom style meetings and workshops, formal galas, cocktail parties or themed weddings. Complimentary wifi and state of the art audio-visual equipment in all conference rooms ensures a stress free experience for facilitators. Comfort and a good night’s sleep are assured at Rydges Esplanade Resort. Comprising 242 rooms, refurbished in 2017, including 12 rooms that have been especially designed for families, every room features its own private balcony with views of the Coral Sea or mountains, its very own Rydges’ Dream Bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, in room safe, mini bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. PERKS • Complimentary Wifi throughout hotel, for accommodation rooms and conference & events • Exclusive accommodation rates for delegates • Happy hour drink prices in CHB Bar from 3pm daily • Events and Sales Team with years of industry knowledge & experience • Onsite car parking available over 2 levels – fee’s apply • Flexibility in packages and menus THE LOCATION • 7 Minute drive from Cairns International Airport • 5 Minute drive from Cairns City Centre • Close to public transport • Walking distance to Cairns Foreshore, Promenade and shopping precincts • Close to Cairns Convention Centre (5 minute driving distance) THE FACILITIES • Function spaces located on level 1 - for your privacy and focus • 9 versatile indoor and outdoor function spaces, to cater from 10 delegates to 300 cocktail guests • Function spaces with natural light • Option for exclusive use of level 1 event space • CHB Restaurant & Bar open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily • 242 Accommodation rooms – all with Rydges Dream Beds & private balconies • 3 Resort swimming pools • 2 Tennis courts

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built1986
Renovated2017
Total meeting space4,854 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA Tourism

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,854 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,561.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
Seating capacity
300
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Joseph Banks Ballroom
2,561.8 sq. ft.
44.6 x 57.4 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
350
50
180
350
300
160
70
120
Golden Palm Room
624.3 sq. ft.
21.0 x 29.9 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
60
24
50
60
60
40
20
32
Executive Boardroom
355.2 sq. ft.
26.2 x 6.9 sq. ft.
8.5 ft.
60
20
30
60
35
20
18
-
Crystal Twig
1,302.4 sq. ft.
23.6 x 54.5 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
150
21
80
150
90
60
20
48
Rah Rah Bar & Terrace
|
4,413.2 sq. ft.
-
-
150
-
80
150
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Fire & Ice Terrace
|
4,305.6 sq. ft.
-
-
200
-
160
200
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CHB Restaurant
2,152.8 sq. ft.
-
-
150
-
100
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Guest rooms

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 3.73 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( A$15.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel in Cairns clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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