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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns
4.0 star property

Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

Overview of Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

137 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre13 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)10 min drive
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About the area

Cairns

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is on the Strip and on the waterfront. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - 8 min walk
  • Atrium - 3 min walk
  • Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 4 min walk
  • Muddy's Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Courtyard - 7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Rydges Tradewinds Cairns provides an airport shuttle, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or hydrotherapy at Spa by the Sea, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Drift on the Esplanade, features ocean views and brunch. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and a front desk safe
Room features
All 246 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, fridges and ceiling fans

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM–10 AM for a fee: AUD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Drift on the Esplanade

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 25.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 17.00 per person (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 17.00 per person applies.

Where is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns located?

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located on the Strip, just steps away from St Monica's Cathedral and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 995 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place.
What a magnificent location. Love the sea views. Hope I can afford to stay here after the refurbishment. :)

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

sharon, brisbane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
felt empty
When we arrived to our room it smelt of mould and there was mould all over windows. Went to turn lights on in room, non existence, small orange down lights. There was no soap or shampoo and hate having a cold shower. Need to use lift and other people was using it to move furniture. I think the guest that stayed the same weekend as us should have been told it was the last weekend for it to be open cause of renovations.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, very good. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Air conditioned comfort. Front and back entrances were handy.

6/10 Okay

Maya, brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is a bit dated and tired. Nice staff.
Staff was excellent, helpful and courteous. This hotel is closing down in two days for full renovation by the new owner. We had a good time, used the pool, restaurant. If you opt out of the daily cleaning you get $10 credit on your account every day that you opted out. Reducing your meal and drink cost.
Coloring in
Large room
Lovely pool, but dated
Chilling

4/10 Poor

Brendan, PNG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not an enjoyable stay!
This is the second time I have stayed at Rydges Tradewinds in Cairns. I stayed for a weekend in mid 2015. That stay was fairly average. Main concerns were the room was a bit dated. Other problem was very inconsistent internet. I was there for business and needed access to internet and it was exceptionally poor. I expressed my concerns to staff but got no constructive response. I stayed again last weekend, because my first choice hotel was booked out. The location of Tradewinds is good so I hoped changes had occurred since my last visit. Sadly, no. The first room I was given was tired and dated. Of real concern was a larger patch of black discolouring which looked like mould on the ceiling near the aircon. I requested another room and was given one. This room was much better. Again, the internet was very inconsistent and unreliable, cutting in an out repeatedly. When I raise this concern with staff I was told it was because the hotel was full and there was too much demand. If this was indeed the reason then it does not reflect well on the hotel that they can't consistently provide a stated service. I believe the problem was an inadequate IT infrastructure. I was using internet at 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on consecutive mornings. There was no difference with internet at those times when users would have been minimal. This issue was seriously frustrating and inhibited work productivity. Last morning, no hot water at all in the bathroom. Very poor given cost charged.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything very comfortable. Staff exceedingly helpful and friendly. The hotel position is excellent. Very good value.

8/10 Good

steve, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location friendly staff very clean hotel
Close to good eateries and most activity starting points

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Executive Rooms
We stayed on the executive floor in one of the suites and it didn't disappoint. The rooms were clean modern and had a well stocked bar and espresso machine. Staff were friendly and happy to help with any request. Definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort