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Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsvsLake Placid Rainforest Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns scores slightly better than Lake Placid Tourist Park. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is ranked #11 in Cairns with praise from 2 publications such as Frommer's, Star Service.
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Star Service
Frommer's
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Separated from the water by a generally quiet road, a park and a bayside promenade, this resort is a pleasant 15-minute stroll from the Night Market and the main shopping and dining area." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel offers a range of units, from hotel rooms to penthouse apartments...in front is a pool and sun deck. On-site are a convenience store, a hairdresser, and a masseuse." Full review
Lake Placid Rainforest Resort
Lonely Planet
Lake Placid Rd, Lake Placid, Cairns, Queensland 4878
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet "Close enough to enjoy the spoils of the Big Smoke (it's a 15-min drive from the CBD) but far enough to revel in rainforesty repose, this spot overlooks the aptly named Lake Placid." Full review
