Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Description

Located only 7 minutes from Cairns International Airport and 5 easy minutes from the city centre, Rydges Esplanade is perfectly designed and quietly situated to concentrate on event content and outcomes.
With breathtaking views of the famous Cairns Esplanade, unsurpassed service and years of industry knowledge, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has everything you need for your event.Read more

Located only 7 minutes from Cairns International Airport and 5 easy minutes from the city centre, Rydges Esplanade is perfectly designed and quietly situated to concentrate on event content and outcomes.
With breathtaking views of the famous Cairns Esplanade, unsurpassed service and years of industry knowledge, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns has everything you need for your event.
Our purpose-built Cairns venue and event space welcome a range of events from large conferences and day meetings to cocktail parties and weddings. With a ballroom, meeting rooms, flexible breakout locations, and a dedicated poolside conferencing area, every need is catered for.
Our 242 accommodation rooms, all with private balconies offer contemporary accommodation in the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Our Cairns resort features a range of delightful amenities to suit all travellers, including three resort swimming pools.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

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Ceremony On Site .glyphicons-ring
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
Outdoor Area .glyphicons-tree-deciduous
Parking Available .glyphicons-cars
Printing Services .glyphicons-print
Stage .glyphicons-keynote
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Smoking Areas .glyphicons-smoking
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Near Public Transport .glyphicons-train
City Views .glyphicons-building
Ocean Views .glyphicons-buoy
Open Plan Space .glyphicons-unchecked
Outdoor Space .glyphicons-sun

Event Guidelines

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Underaged Birthday Parties .glyphicons-ok-2
Underage Events .glyphicons-ok-2
Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
Alcoholic Events .glyphicons-ok-2
BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
DIY Theming .glyphicons-ok-2
21st/18th Parties .glyphicons-ok-2
Outside Catering .glyphicons-ban
Wedding .glyphicons-ok-2

Catering Options

Bar Tab
Private Bar
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Indian
Halal
Liquor Licence
Mobile Bar
Restaurant On Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes
Car parking:
0 - 1 Hours $3.00           
1 - 2 Hours $5.00               
2 - 4 Hours $9.00           
4+ Hours $15.00
No, Rydges Esplanade have a full selection in CHB Restaurant & function rooms
Yes, Rydges Esplanade have a large variety of options for all dietary requirements.

Event Rooms

Kauri Ballroom

Max 300 people

Pandanus Room

Max 120 people

Crystal Twig Room

Max 100 people

Golden Palm Room

Max 60 people

Rah Rah Room

Max 50 people

Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace

Max 150 people

Fire & Ice Terrace

Max 200 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Kauri Ballroom 265m² 2852ft²
300
140
50
128
30
190
300
70
-
Pandanus Room
-
96
40
100
48
100
150
-
-
Crystal Twig Room 124m² 1335ft²
90
60
20
48
18
80
100
-
-
Golden Palm Room 62m² 667ft²
60
40
30
32
20
50
60
-
-
Rah Rah Room 44m² 474ft²
35
20
15
24
18
30
50
-
-
Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace
-
-
-
-
-
80
150
-
-
Fire & Ice Terrace
80
-
-
-
-
160
200
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Kauri Ballroom265m²
300
140
50
128
30
190
300
70
-
Pandanus Room
-
96
40
100
48
100
150
-
-
Crystal Twig Room124m²
90
60
20
48
18
80
100
-
-
Golden Palm Room62m²
60
40
30
32
20
50
60
-
-
Rah Rah Room44m²
35
20
15
24
18
30
50
-
-
Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace
-
-
-
-
-
80
150
-
-
Fire & Ice Terrace
80
-
-
-
-
160
200
-
-

Accommodation

Mountain View Rooms

73 Rooms
2 Adults

Garden View Rooms

56 Rooms
2 Adults

Executive Rooms

15 Rooms
2 Adults

Ocean View Rooms Ocean

76 Rooms
2 Adults

Family Rooms

12 Rooms
2 Adults

Packages

Half Day Delegate Package

Arrival tea and coffee, Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas on arrival
Morning Coffee Break 
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Fruit Platter
A sweet or savoury accompaniment
Conference Lunch served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
Selection of assorted gourmet wraps, baguettes and Turkish breads
Chef’s salad
Cheese platter
Seasonal sliced fruit
Venue Hire – standard set up – Maximum 6 hour hire
Rydges note Pads & Pens
Iced Water & Mints
1 x Fast fold screen, 1 x Whiteboard with markers
Registration Desk, Facilitator Table, Display Table
Directional Signage & dedicated event staff

A$55 per person

Half Day Delegate Package

Arrival tea and coffee, Morning tea & Lunch Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas on arrival
Morning Coffee Break 
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Fruit Platter
A sweet or savoury accompaniment
Conference Lunch served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
Selection of assorted gourmet wraps, baguettes and Turkish breads
Chef’s salad
Cheese platter
Seasonal sliced fruit
Venue Hire – standard set up – Maximum 6 hour hire
Rydges note Pads & Pens
Iced Water & Mints
1 x Fast fold screen, 1 x Whiteboard with markers
Registration Desk, Facilitator Table, Display Table
Directional Signage & dedicated event staff

A$50 per person

Half Day Delegate Package

Arrival tea and coffee, Lunch & Afternoon tea Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas on arrival
 Afternoon Coffee Break
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Fruit Platter
A sweet or savoury accompaniment
Conference Lunch served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
Selection of assorted gourmet wraps, baguettes and Turkish breads
Chef’s salad
Cheese platter
Seasonal sliced fruit
Venue Hire – standard set up – Maximum 6 hour hire
Rydges note Pads & Pens
Iced Water & Mints
1 x Fast fold screen, 1 x Whiteboard with markers
Registration Desk, Facilitator Table, Display Table
Directional Signage & dedicated event staff

A$50 per person

Day Delegte Upgrade Option

A buffet lunch menu of your selection Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
A buffet lunch menu of your selection;
 Indian
 Italian
 Japanese
 Mexican
 Build your own burger bar
Tropical fruit platter
Served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
ADD:
An extra item to AM or PM break - $2.50 per person, per item
Chilled juice (2 flavours) to your breaks - $2.00 per person (per break)
Low GI snacks – dried fruit & nut mix - $1.00 per person
Fresh whole fruit throughout the day - $1.00 per person
Bottled water on arrival - $1.00 per person

 

A$60 per person

Half Day Delegate Package

Arrival tea and coffee, Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas on arrival
Morning Coffee Break 
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Fruit Platter
A sweet or savoury accompaniment
Conference Lunch served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
Selection of assorted gourmet wraps, baguettes and Turkish breads
Chef’s salad
Cheese platter
Seasonal sliced fruit
Venue Hire – standard set up – Maximum 6 hour hire
Rydges note Pads & Pens
Iced Water & Mints
1 x Fast fold screen, 1 x Whiteboard with markers
Registration Desk, Facilitator Table, Display Table
Directional Signage & dedicated event staff

A$55 per person

Half Day Delegate Package

Arrival tea and coffee, Lunch & Afternoon tea Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas on arrival
 Afternoon Coffee Break
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Fruit Platter
A sweet or savoury accompaniment
Conference Lunch served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
Selection of assorted gourmet wraps, baguettes and Turkish breads
Chef’s salad
Cheese platter
Seasonal sliced fruit
Venue Hire – standard set up – Maximum 6 hour hire
Rydges note Pads & Pens
Iced Water & Mints
1 x Fast fold screen, 1 x Whiteboard with markers
Registration Desk, Facilitator Table, Display Table
Directional Signage & dedicated event staff

A$50 per person

Day Delegte Upgrade Option

A buffet lunch menu of your selection Read more

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of black & herbal teas
Chilled soft drinks
A buffet lunch menu of your selection;
 Indian
 Italian
 Japanese
 Mexican
 Build your own burger bar
Tropical fruit platter
Served in your function room, or in our CHB restaurant
ADD:
An extra item to AM or PM break - $2.50 per person, per item
Chilled juice (2 flavours) to your breaks - $2.00 per person (per break)
Low GI snacks – dried fruit & nut mix - $1.00 per person
Fresh whole fruit throughout the day - $1.00 per person
Bottled water on arrival - $1.00 per person

 

A$60 per person

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