Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Price on request
209-217 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Why you'll love this venue
- Flexible spaces with various options for setup with free Wi-Fi.
- Event catering and additional audio and visual equipment and presentation aids available.
- Enjoy the superb resort facilities including three swimming pools, spa & sauna, and fitness centre & tennis courts.
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Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
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Reviews for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Michael Burd
If this is a 4 .5 star Hotel then the whole system needs updating. With due respect this hotel in desperate need of major, major upgrade or pull down for apartments [ in my view ] this hotel is at the most 3 star . I had to laugh they are so short stafffed under the guise of Going Green [ Going Mean actually ] they ask you to forgo Housekeeping clean the rooms your self and they will give you a one off $10 which would buy one and half coffees .Do they seriously believe we guests are that stupid using the environment to save costs , The cost of housekeeping every day for rooms is a little Moe than the measly $10 which they want to pass on to their Guests. Although The room rate is not expensive for what this is but please don't insult our intelligence with this Going Green Crap and please don't insult other hotels that may be genuine 4.5 stars.
sharon butcher
We have stayed here a few times and have to say it has always been a fantastic weekend getaway for us. Being located at the end of the Esplanade is wonderful as you are very close to all the restaurants and activities available without all the noise. The staff are lovely and greet you with a smile every time. The restaurant is very reasonably priced and great quality food - don't forget dessert. We have been considering holding a function and the Functions Manager Michelle has been absolutely wonderful with great customer service and a true interest in making sure it is a successful event.
magpie 72
Have stayed in Rydges a number of times pre covid and this is my first opportunity post covid to return. I entered the hotel and I was greeted by a friendly staff member. This hotel does customer service really well. PARKING: If you have a car you can pay $15 p/day to park there safely. Heaps of parking in undercroft or on the mezzanine level. ROOM: Room was spacious and felt clean and fresh. Beds are very comfortable with a great mattress. Free to air TV but no pay TV options, so bring your external hard drive of movies. SHOWER: Shower is ok, not the best pressure but it does the job, nice and spacious. This room had a bath tub and you will need to step over it to get in so take that into consideration. Assist handles were available. LOCATION: Great location. Close to the esplanade boardwalk with muddys cafe, the hospital, and the Bay Village restaurant all in close walking distance. Esplanade eateries and the mall are a little further but a good walk for those that love to get out and about. Hotel had only one elevator working during this stay with work on other two being completed. This doesn't affect the hotel as overall it is a great, safe and convenient place to stay in Cairns with competitive prices. They also had an offer going on that if you didn't want your room serviced everyday, to put the tag on your door and you will be given a $10 food and drink voucher slipped under your door to use at check out. I used room service for a $30 pizza and using the vouchers for two days I only paid $10 at check out. Great initiative and cost saving for customers. Only draw back was when checking out the staff member was cold, blunt and distant, a far cry from the warm welcome at check in.
Theticus _
Great location with heaps of tour pick up point. Nice room and plenty of view if you have the sea side. Easy access to esplanade and walking along the water.
lou vaccaro
Stayed 8 nights and was okay. On the 6th floor which definitely needed a makeover. Needed painting and definitely new carpet.needed extra power points to charge laptop and mobile phone. Had to disconnect bedside lamp to charge mobile phone. Out of 8 nights, had to call reception to clean the room as it was 3pm and not cleaned. Had to wait for the 4pm cleaning crew to start. Annoying as it happened 3 times. But, the staff were excellent and very helpful.
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