Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. St Monica's Cathedral and Muddy's Playground are also within half a mile (1 km).
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 Fleet Terminal - 15 min walk
Getting around
Cairns Station - 18 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 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
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.
A spa tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Rydges Tradewinds Cairns. A free area shuttle within 5.00 km is available. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns hotel.
1 building
246 guestrooms or units
7 levels
Meeting rooms
Deli
Childcare (surcharge)
Towels for the beach
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
Onsite shopping
Bellhop
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offers 246 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
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.
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
Free crib
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip 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 6:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 25 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
Spa tub
TV in common areas
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Pay movies
Bedroom
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Outdoor space
Balcony
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. <
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns to the airport?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is 4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have an airport shuttle?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 17.00 per person, one-way.
How close is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns to the beach?
This hotel is 14.1 mi (22-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.8 mi (18-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a casino at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (14-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
Is there free parking at Rydges Tradewinds Cairns?
This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for AUD 10 per night.
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have a pool?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns features an outdoor pool.
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have a restaurant?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is home to Drift on the Esplanade, which features ocean views, a poolside location, and al fresco dining.
Does Rydges Tradewinds Cairns have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Spa by the Sea, where you can enjoy body scrubs, aromatherapy, and hot stone massages.
How close is Rydges Tradewinds Cairns to downtown Cairns?
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns is 0.4 mi away from Cairns.
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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.
Overall, very good. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Air conditioned comfort. Front and back entrances were handy.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Maya, brisbane
Feb 10, 2017
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 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.
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.