Located on Cairns Esplanade, an area transformed from a tidal mudflat swamp into a grassy picnic area and sandy swimming lagoon, the Rydges Tradewinds Cairns in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, sits within walking distance of Cairns' city center.

Crystal waterfront settings are combined with close proximity to Great Barrier Reef departure points, and the hotel is five minutes from Cairns International Airport.

The Rydges Tradewinds Cairns hotel houses Latitude 137, a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with the Esplanade Bar, where guests can use their complimentary drink voucher provided upon arrival. The hotel also contains Cairns' only wedding chapel, Chapel by the Sea. The hotel's boutique style Spa by Sea features dual wet and dry treatment rooms offering body scrubs, sea mineral wraps, Vichy showers and an effusion steam room. The Rydges Tradewinds Cairns contains four styles of conference rooms, ranging in capacity from 30 to 200 people. All conference rooms offer natural light and break areas overlooking the resort pool and gardens and Trinity Bay.

The hotel lobby provides 24 hour Internet access, along with a business center.

The 240 guestrooms at the Rydges Tradewinds Cairns reflect the tropical style of the region and open to private balconies showcasing views across the Trinity Bay and Coral Sea.

The air conditioned guestrooms include color televisions, coffeemakers, minibars and direct dial telephones. Round the clock room service is available, and guests receive complimentary local newspapers daily.