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About the Hotel

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Muddy's Playground is about a 5-minute walk from the 4-star Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, which boasts 24-hour reception and wake-up calls. This resort, located in proximity to The Cairns Civic Theater, features a restaurant.

Location

Cairns centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. Cairns Regional Gallery is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital bus stop is 700 metres away.

Rusty's Markets is situated in the vicinity of the Rydges.

Cairns airport is 5 km from this accommodation and Cairns Central train station is around 25 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The hotel has 95 rooms, comprising a balcony. A multi-channel television, along with coffee and tea makers, are offered. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets. Some of the air-conditioned rooms have views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

The cafeteria Lily's Froyo is only 600 metres from Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive Room Twin
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
Twin Room Mountain View
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
Park
Muddy's Playground
400 m
Church
St Monica's Cathedral
570 m
Restaurants
Coral Hedge Brassiere Restaurant and Bar
80 m
209-217 Abbott Street
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
370 m
227 Lake St Corner of Lake & Gatton Street
Rocco by Crystalbrook
490 m
L 12 The Tower
Greenfields by Crystalbrook
500 m
131-141 Esplanade
Paper Crane by Crystalbrook
550 m
131-141 Esplanade Ground Floor
Little Ricardo's
820 m
191 Sheridan St
Treasure Court Seafood Restaurant
720 m
6-12 Florence St Cnr Abbott St
Tandoori Nights
860 m
209 Sheridan St
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns10 min  ·  800 m
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)9 min  ·  6.0 km
Train
Cairns Central Station16 min  ·  1.3 km
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at AUD 15 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 35 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
Number of floors:
12
Number of rooms:
95
Former name
Matson Resort Cairns

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