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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with spa, near Cairns Esplanade

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Childcare
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free area shuttle
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

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The price is NZ$224
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19 Jan - 20 January 2025
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About the area

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137 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 9 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 14 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 16 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 19 min walk
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is just 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy, and Drift on the Esplanade serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 246 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site valet parking (AUD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle within 5.00 km
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Spa by the Sea has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Dining

Drift on the Esplanade – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 25.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 17.00 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs AUD 10 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 17.00 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (13-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, scuba-diving and skydiving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Rydges Tradewinds Cairns also has an outdoor pool, a sauna and a health club, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Yes, Drift on the Esplanade offers al fresco dining and garden views.
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Rydges Tradewinds Cairns like?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 9-minute drive from Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) and 12 minutes' walk from Cairns Marlin Marina.

Rydges Tradewinds Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I love this place.
What a magnificent location. Love the sea views. Hope I can afford to stay here after the refurbishment. :)
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall, very good. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Air conditioned comfort. Front and back entrances were handy.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything very comfortable. Staff exceedingly helpful and friendly. The hotel position is excellent. Very good value.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location friendly staff very clean hotel
Close to good eateries and most activity starting points
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Large wonderful rooms with great views!
Tour guide Jenny was very helpful. We loved the pool & hot tub.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and close to the hospital
My experience was good except we weren't able to turn the a/c down and the room got very cold
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Old and tired rooms and facilities and closing for revamp.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location,
Great location, the property is about to have a very much needed refurbishment. I would like to revisit after the renovations are completed as I think it will be absolutely beautiful. All considered I enjoyed my stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
Staff were friendly, the pool wasn't all that, the hallway to our room was quite scary but we had a great stay
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Need improvement
Construction was going on, and our room was located probably just under the site. It was extremely noisy and we could not even talk in the room as we could not hear each other. We asked for another room. The receptionist was very kind and efficient to organise a room change. However we wonder why in the first place they assigned our room in the noisy area knowing we would be staying for several days. They could have paid more attention to this and done a proper room assignment. As we got an interconnecting room, we heard some irritating noises from neighbours but did not care much. However, one neighbour was chatting all night and we had to wake up in the middle of the night and call reception. Thanks to the receptionist, they stopped chatting loudly afterwards. Hotel itself seemed quite old. That was not really a matter, but aircon and ceiling needed to be cleaned as they were dusty. I got bitten by something and had a rush while I was sleeping.Afterall, I got 7 red spots on my right leg and 3 on my left leg. Cleanliness standard should be improved. None of the reception staff was friendly or attentive. They only greeted when we approach to the front desk countre. Service standard should be improved as well.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very comfort close esplanade shops & restaurants.
Recently sold and new owners are going to update it.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bad conditions for a 4* hotel
We checked in and were taken into our room. The smell of mold was VERY strong, and we noticed that the "popcorn ceiling" was full of mold. Being allergic to mold, I asked to change rooms. A person from the staff showed us another 3 rooms - all with the same problem. We picked with room with the less amount/smell of mold (still strong in my opinion). A few nights later we were awakened by very loud sounds that seemed to come from the pipes or AC. The staff at reception explained that now we had "neighbors" upstairs and that this horrible sound might come whenever they flush the toilet or have a shower. So until those guys settled down for the night, we couldn't sleep. The same happening in the following nights until we left. The hotel in general is quite old, and it was a very disappointing experience for a 4* hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great position, great breakfast, great staff
Overall i personally really enjoyed my stay, could'nt fault anything at all
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel close to everything
I flew up from Townsville,i turned up early around 11.15am,staff where great and checked me into my room straight away,room was comfy with a great view,will stay again
Verified Lastminute guest review

4/10 Fair

Old and dirty
We stayed in this hotel and couldn't wait to leave. The rooms were beyond dirty with a thick layer (2-3cm) of dust covering the fans and other surfaces of the room. The room smelt terrible and there was black mould on the ceiling. Needs to be cleaned thoroughly and updated. The staff were understanding and helpful in finding us a cleaner room with minimal fuss.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The carpet, bed, drawer and everything is bit old, no fan in the bathroom,
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Was once a nice hotel.
This hotel is very central but seriously needs an up grade and a good clean. The hallways weren't vacuumed and the lifts were very dirty. The beds were past there use by.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

good location but needs updating and cleaning
The rooms in this hotel were inexpensive but you get what you pay for. check in was great and easy; hotel lobby smells musty, glass doors are not shiny, pool area, and room balconies need a good power washing and repaint. Rooms are pretty and were mostly very clean however, fabric sofa, dining chairs and carpet were stained in spots. WIFI is terrible. We were on the 7th floor Executive suite, corner room and the bedroom had no wifi at all the rest of the suite had sporatic WIFI.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Central location
Room had musty odor Wifi was poor
Verified Hotels.com guest review