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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and area shuttle service

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Interior
Ocean Front Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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137 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 9 min drive

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Rydges Tradewinds Cairns provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at Spa by the Sea, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Drift on the Esplanade, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 246 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

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 at the property

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

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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 available for a fee. Valet parking is available for AUD 10 per night.

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?

Check-out 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 from Muddy's Playground and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Rydges Tradewinds Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.8

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

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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. :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

旅行滞在中、ケアンズ中心部に毎日徒歩で出掛けるにはギリギリのロケーション。

値段を考えれば妥当。全体的に痛みや汚れが目立つが、部屋は十分に広く、ベッドも快適だった。但し、フリーアクセスが売りのWiFiが滞在中全く使い物にならなかった。フロントに確認したら、一部故障したためと説明されたが、ロビーでしかまともに使えず残念だった。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large wonderful rooms with great views!

Tour guide Jenny was very helpful. We loved the pool & hot tub.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and tired rooms and facilities and closing for revamp.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

gina, RN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

large apt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very comfort close esplanade shops & restaurants.

Recently sold and new owners are going to update it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kev, Gladstone QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position, great breakfast, great staff

Overall i personally really enjoyed my stay, could'nt fault anything at all
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

anonymous, cairns Tradewinds

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The carpet, bed, drawer and everything is bit old, no fan in the bathroom,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

NQ lander, Burdekin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.