The hotel is located on the Esplanade boardwalk, Rydges Tradewinds Cairns overlooks Trinity Bay and is the gateway to Australias tropical north. Just ten minutes drive from Cairns International Airport; the Resort is a short stroll to the famous Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Wharf, Cairns city and the Convention Centre making the hotel the ideal destination for leisure travellers. The hotel offers 233 guest rooms and 13 suites with either resort, water or ocean views, resort style swimming pool area and spa, day spa and complimentary schedule shuttle service to the city.