Rydges Tradewinds Hotel and Spa, Cairns is a four and half star hotel ideally located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea. Rydges Tradewinds is just a few minutes walk along the Esplanade Boardwalk to the Cairns lagoon precinct, city centre, restaurants, shopping and departure points for the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel is just six kilometres from the Domestic and International Airports.All 246 superbly appointed and spacious guest rooms open onto a private balcony offering magnificent water views over the tropical gardens and pool out to the Coral Sea. Hi-speed Broadband Internet connection is now available in all Deluxe Rooms and Suites. The luxuriously appointed Suites offer panoramic sea views and large furnished balcony, feature spa baths and Espresso Coffee Machines. Rydges Tradewinds offers dedicated Bridal and Honeymoon Suites.Breakfast is inside or poolside in the tropical ambience of Latitude 137 Restaurant. Enjoy a cool drink on the deck of E Bar whilst watching the birdlife and sunset over the Esplanade waterfront. Our boutique destination spa, Spa by the Sea, offering a peaceful sanctuary designed around water influences, overlooks the Coral Sea. The Spa features three treatment rooms including a dual treatment room and Vichy Shower.The Hotel features a resort style walk-in pool with spa and waterfall set amongst tropical landscaped gardens furnished with sun lounges. The property also boasts an Internet Cafe, Business Services and complimentary pool towels for use at the hotel pool.Refurbishment Notice: Between 13th of July and 30th of November 2009 the property will be undergoing a refurbishment. This includes exterior wall painting. Work will be carried out Monday to Friday and noise should be kept to a minimum.