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 custom built event floor, Level One, is dedicated to conference and events only and offers privacy for your meeting activities, where our skilled events team will provide your delegates with service of the highest quality.
Let our creative Chef and his kitchen team exceed both yours and your delegates expectations.
Our 242 accommodation rooms, all with private balconies have just finished being refurbished, including painting, carpets, curtains, furniture & soft furnishings!
For delegates who decide to stay, Rydges Esplanade Resort offers an array of facilities onsite including 3 swimming pools, heated spa, fully equipped gym & restaurant.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

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Internet Access .glyphicons-globe
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Easy Parking .glyphicons-cars
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Ocean Views .glyphicons-buoy
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Event Guidelines

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Catering Options

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes
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

Joseph Banks Ballroom
Max 300 people

Crystal Twig Room
Max 100 people

Golden Palm Room
Max 60 people

Rah Rah Room
Max 50 people

Fire & Ice Terrace
Max 200 people

Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace
Max 150 people

Poolside
Max 150 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Joseph Banks Ballroom 265m² 2852ft²
300
140
50
128
30
190
300
70
-
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
-
-
Fire & Ice Terrace
80
-
-
-
-
160
200
-
-
Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace
-
-
-
-
-
80
150
-
-
Poolside
-
-
-
-
-
100
150
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Joseph Banks Ballroom265m²
300
140
50
128
30
190
300
70
-
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
-
-
Fire & Ice Terrace
80
-
-
-
-
160
200
-
-
Rah Rah's Bar & Terrace
-
-
-
-
-
80
150
-
-
Poolside
-
-
-
-
-
100
150
-
-

Accommodation

Garden View Rooms
56 Rooms
2 Adults

Mountain View Rooms
73 Rooms
2 Adults

Ocean View Rooms Ocean
76 Rooms
2 Adults

Executive Rooms
15 Rooms
2 Adults

Family Rooms
12 Rooms
2 Adults

Packages

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$47 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$40 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$40 per person

Day Delegte Upgrade Option

A buffet lunch menu of your selection;  Indian  Italian  Japanese  Mexican  Build your own burger bar 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$49 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$40 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$40 per person

Day Delegte Upgrade Option

A buffet lunch menu of your selection;  Indian  Italian  Japanese  Mexican  Build your own burger bar 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$49 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$40 per person

Day Delegte Upgrade Option

A buffet lunch menu of your selection;  Indian  Italian  Japanese  Mexican  Build your own burger bar 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$49 per person

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