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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4.0 of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Matson Resort Cairns)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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6 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I have traveled around the world, and stayed in many hotels, and this hotel is probably one of the worst one. When you pay a low price for a hotel you get what you pay for and you are ok with it. This hotel is not cheap when it comes to price, so I expected a better service. Lets start... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed here for 4 nights and we were more than happy with the room and the service provided by the staff. The only thing was that we couldn't adjust the temperature of the air conditioning in our room (there was no temperature control) and so we used the fan instead, as the air conditioning was too cold. The TV... More

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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Stayed here for one night for work. Got in late and left the next morning. The lobby seems designed for function rather than creating an inviting atmosphere. The service staff were helpful and professional and gave my colleague and I umbrellas due to the pouring rain in Cairns which was appreciated. The rooms are functional and clean and I had... More

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26 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I stayed here for 5 nights, and I would like to come back. Spacious rooms, nice buffet for dinner. (Forget the a la carte menu). I paid around 100 AUS $ per night beginning of June 2013, which is a good price for what you get. If you are a "light sleeper" like me, you won't get much sleep after... More

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Atherton, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Only stayed 1 night, at the reception we got higher price than over the phone. Room was OK, spacious (if you intent to stay for longer) and clean. What surprised me: - 2% surcharge for credit card payment - we stayed in Cairns area for 7 days a in 6 different hotels/B&B and Rydges was the only one to charge... More

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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Situated on the Esplanade it is a good 20 minute, very pleasant walk along the promenade boardwalk to the harbour. The hotel does provide transport along, however we enjoyed the exercise and the opportunity to peruse the cafes or shops on the main streets along the way. Our room was situated on the 7th floor with a balcony overlooking the... More

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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Stayed for 4 nights and pleased with hotel.Room was clean and comfortable and room was sea-facing with wonderful view of Cairns bay.Hotel in quiet location on the esplanade,but within quick and easy reach of town's attractions.Easy links to airport.

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for one night with our 2 kids and were surprised at the quality if the hotel and rooms. The staff were very friendly, particularly Andy at reception and the gardener/groundsmen. We ate at the restaurant and it was great food at a good price. After staying in a range of 4 and 5 star hotels over the last... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Me and my family have just returned from australia. In cairns we stayed for 2 nights only from 12th to 14th may 2013 and we really enjoyed there as we upgraded ourself to ocean view rooms on top level. The view was very unique and beautiful and the rooms were also very neat and clean. The view gets 10/10. The... More

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Banora Point, New South Wales
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

My husband and I have just returned from a 7 night stay at this Hotel. When booking I advised the hotel that we were coming up for our 50th Wedding Anniversary and if possible could we have a high floor. On our arrival we found that we had been given a room on the TOP floor of the hotel (12th... More

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Address: 209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Matson Resort Cairns)
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#19 Luxury Hotels in Cairns
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Oceanfront 12-story Hotel Towers, 3 blocks from city center. ... more   less 
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